Category Archives: Expeditions

New Mexico favorites 4_11_24

Good friends arrived from the East Coast and we took them to two of our favorite places, Quarai and the Pecos National Historical Park (previously on the blog here and here). Weather was lovely and thankfully, the wind wasn’t roaring. … Continue reading

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Madrid, NM 3_28_24

A visit to an old coal town that’s now an art mecca.

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The road to Waldo Canyon 3_6_24

Located South of Santa Fe, Waldo Canyon is close to the small town of Cerrillos. Like its larger neighbor Madrid, Cerrillos was originally a bustling mining town and home to the world famous Cerrillos turquoise. That, along with lead and … Continue reading

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Grasshopper Canyon Hike 2_25_24

A nice hike with friends in Grasshopper Canyon along Deer Creek near Cañoncito, NM.

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Paseo del Bosque Trail 10_8_23

Our semi-annual bike ride along the Rio Grande. Still lots of color along the trail and the weather was perfect despite a forecast of high winds.

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Galisteo Fall colors 10_28_23

A visit to the little village of Galisteo, just south of our home. Most of the Fall color is now to the South of us.

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Aspen Vista 10_10_23

Yet another trip up the Ski Basin to see the Fall colors.

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El Ranchos de Las Golondrinas 10_8_23

We went to the 51st Fall Harvest Festival at Las Golondrinas; a living history museum of the Spanish colonial settlers of New Mexico. Cottonwoods would normally be turning orange but it was still too warm. We had fun exploring all … Continue reading

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South Carolina 9_2023

Took a wonderful trip to see good friends in Greenville, South Carolina and were treated to the many beautiful tree covered mountains and gurgling streams. Nice to get a dose of green (and the cool temperatures and low humidity made … Continue reading

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Villanueva State Park 9_20_23

We finally revisited this wonderful park along the Pecos River, NM.

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