Category Archives: Expeditions

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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Holy Ghost Creek 9_1_23

Took a bumpy drive up to Holy Ghost campground to have lunch and relax at our favorite area, Holy Ghost Creek. Nice weather, a fine lunch and even a visit by a small bat looking for its lunch. Also made … Continue reading

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Big Tesuque Creek 7_6_23

Our first visit to our favorite water spot. The woods were nice and cool and the water was flowing nicely. A nice respite from the hot temperatures in the valley below. And a nice video of the rushing creek to … Continue reading

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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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