Author Archives: George Young

Cerro Chango Hike – 01/24/2026

Posted on February 16, 2026 by George Young

During our visit to Oaxaca in 2026, we arranged with our guide and friend José for an Expedition from Oaxaca City to the Chinanteca region near the city of Tuxtapec. As has been for our Expeditions in other years, our … Continue reading →

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Apoala-Las Cascadas de Apoala Trail Hike – 01/19/2026

Posted on February 13, 2026 by George Young

Another year visiting Oaxaca, again this year making a trip on our own that is special to us – Santiago Apoala. We spent two nights .. 3 days of enjoying the quiet valley, scenery, short hikes, and wonderful food at … Continue reading →

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Apoala-Paseo hasta Desayuno y Cañon Rio Zatacahua Hike – 01/18/2026

Posted on February 13, 2026 by George Young

Another year visiting Oaxaca, again this year making a trip on our own that is special to us – Santiago Apoala. We spent two nights .. 3 days of enjoying the quiet valley, scenery, short hikes, and wonderful food at … Continue reading →

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Ridgeline-Portillo Mesa Trails Hike – 01/06/2026

Posted on January 15, 2026 by George Young

Jay laid the groundwork for exploring a new territory for us – a web of trails just south of White Rock, with trailheads are on the left along NM 4 as one drives from White Rock towards Bandelier.  The Drive … Continue reading →

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Santiago Yosondúa – Driveabout to Lago Minisha & Cueva Yauvekin Visits – 01/25/2024

Posted on December 28, 2025 by George Young

On this day we visited attractions in the vicinity of Santiago Yosondúa – first a tropical forest and small lake at Lago Minisha, then Cueva Yauvekin. We were taken there by Edilberto and PéPé and in the company of our … Continue reading →

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Santiago Yosondúa – Driveabout & Waterfall Visit – 01/25/2024

Posted on November 29, 2025 by George Young

Continuing our travels with José into the Mixtec and Trique territory of northern Oaxaca, we traveled to the village of Santiago Yosondúa for 3 days of hiking and for Pat, exploring Trique textiles and techniques. José arranged for a taxi … Continue reading →

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Oak Flats Trails Hike – 11/15/2025

Posted on November 15, 2025 by George Young

Oak Flats is 1) close to home in Albuquerque, and 2) we can have breakfast or lunch at Roots Farm Cafe in Tijeras.  The Drive In From Albuquerque eastbound on I-40 exit at Tijeras onto NM 337 southbound (folks who … Continue reading →

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Valles Caldera-Sulphur Creek Hike – 10/31/2025

Posted on November 14, 2025 by George Young

This is a great time of year to visit the Valles Caldera. A memorable hike from the past was to Sulphur Creek and the Springs there. And it is a gentle hike further on the road. The Drive In Travel … Continue reading →

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North Crest Trail Hike – 11/12/2025

Posted on November 13, 2025 by George Young

Back in July, Jay and I hiked some distance out on North Crest Trail (Agua Sarca Then North Crest/Tunnel Spring Trails Hike – 07/14/2025); we wanted to return to explore further up the North Crest Trail. The Drive In Starting … Continue reading →

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Paliza Canyon-Goblin Colony-Ruins Hike – 10/29/2025

Posted on November 9, 2025 by George Young

Returning to hikes we enjoyed in years past, this day to Paliza Canyon and the Goblin Colony in the Jemez Mountains The Drive In Driving towards the Jemez Mountains is always pleasant. The scenery heading west on US 550 gets … Continue reading →

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