I recently went on a trip to Northern New Mexico and had a blast. Chicago and the high desert have practically nothing in common. Space is abundant, humidity is non existent and I didn't work for a second.
Living in a rad city like Chicago has its many perks, but dipping out of town to wander the canyons at 7000 ft has its benefits too.
Here are some pics from the trip.
Half Acre Beer Co
Chicago, IL