Category Archives: Expeditions

Salinas Pueblo Missions 4_17_23

Because the winds were forecast to blow upwards of 60 mph on my birthday, we decided to visit a new place earlier in the week. The missions at the pueblos of Quarai and Abó (near Manzano, NM) were built in … Continue reading

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Easter 4_9_23

Started off the day with a wonderful hike along the Santa Fe Rail Trail, then welcomed the first flock of Cedar Waxwings (you can see the small drop of red on their wings in one photo), watched the clouds roll … Continue reading

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Bosque del Apache NWR

Another year and another cold morning watching the sandhill cranes, snow and canadian geese and other assorted birds.

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Lamy Day of the Dead

Photos of the Lamy Day of the Dead celebration on 10/30. Posted Nov. 22… Mike’s BDay!

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Fall colors along the Albuquerque Bosque 11_1_22

We spent Dia de los Muertos riding our bikes on the Paseo del Bosque bike trail in Albuquerque. The cottonwoods are now changing over to bright yellow and orange and it makes for a scenic bike ride.

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Anniversary hike 10_10_22

To celebrate our anniversary, we tried going up to our favorite Fall color viewing spot in the Ski Basin. Sadly, a paving project turned the road into a parking lot. So we changed plans and visited the Santa Fe Canyon … Continue reading

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Star gazing 9_24_22

We participated in an astro-photography workshop given by photographer Stan Ford at the Forked Lightning Ranch house in the Pecos National Historical Park. Lots of tips to help me take better pictures of the stars and lots of fun to … Continue reading

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Taos and Arroyo Seco 9_22

Drove up the High Road to Taos, hiked the Santa Barbara River, and visited Taos and nearby Arroyo Seco.

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Early birthday hike along Panchuela Creek 9_8_22

The Pecos Wilderness Area has finally been opened up and we took advantage and hiked our favorite creek last week. As usual, very green from all the rain.

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Norski Trail hike 8_31_22

We went up to the Ski Basin for a hike at the Norski Trail and then had lunch at our favorite creek, Big Tesuque. Almost chilly and lush with all of the rain. The creek was gushing.

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