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Gooseberry Springs Trail Hike – 05/10/2021

Posted on May 13, 2021 by George Young

Pat and I have hiked up Mount Taylor, last year and 2 years ago, and we were looking forward to doing it again. Jay and Nancy were intrigued and also wanted to ‘go the distance’. So we scheduled a 2-night … Continue reading →

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Three Rivers Trail #44 Hike – 04/24/2021

Posted on May 13, 2021 by George Young

This hike took place during a 2-night camping trip with the primary purpose – to visit the Three Rivers Petroglyph Site. After our  morning tour of the Petroglyphs and lunch in the Three Rivers Campground, we set out on the … Continue reading →

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Three Rivers Petroglyph Trail Walkabout – 04/24/2021

Posted on May 13, 2021 by George Young

This 2-night camping trip with Jay and Nancy was planned so we could visit the Three Rivers Petroglyph Site. The Petroglyph Trail is just under a mile in length, so we chose to tour the Petroglyphs in the morning, then … Continue reading →

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Oak Flats Walkabout – 04/20/2021

Posted on April 28, 2021 by George Young

Another hike without a preconceived plan – we felt a need to get out for a few hours. The Drive In Oak Flats is close to our home in downtown Albuquerque, close for everyone living in Albuquerque. Go eastbound on … Continue reading →

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Basin Trail #247 Hike – 03/23/2021

Posted on April 16, 2021 by George Young

This is the 3rd post for a 5-day camping and hiking trip to the Chiricahua Mountains with our friends Jay and Nancy. Having taken a short walk on the Cave Creek Nature Trail the day we arrived at the Stewart … Continue reading →

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La Mesita Roja & Its Hoodoos – 01/16/2021

Posted on January 23, 2021 by George Young

Weather was beautiful this day in New Mexico, perfect for returning to the Rio Puerco, and to visit geologic formations that are a favorite of our friend and photographer Pat Barrett. We enjoyed a really good hike and the geologic … Continue reading →

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Bosque del Apache Expedition – 11/24/2020

Posted on December 5, 2020 by George Young

‘Tis our first visit to Bosque del Apache, heading south as colder temperatures conspire against hiking north of Albuquerque or in the mountains. The Drive In Drive south on I-25, through Socorro, exit for San Antonio (Exit 139). Continue east … Continue reading →

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To’hajillee Driveabout – 10/23/2020

Posted on December 5, 2020 by George Young

A friend has been describing some amazing geophysical features in the Rio Puerco valley, north from I-40 and the To’hajillee Indian Reservation. For this trip, we took our shot at finding the area. The Drive About To’hajiilee is a reservation … Continue reading →

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Karr Canyon Road Hike – 11/01/2020

Posted on November 18, 2020 by George Young

This is our 2nd hike on a 3-night camping trip to the area near White Sands with friends Jay and Nancy. We camped at the Oliver Lee Memorial State Park, with campsites affording superb views of the Tularosa Basin to … Continue reading →

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Dog Canyon Trail Hike – 10/31/2020

Posted on November 13, 2020 by George Young

This is our first hike on a 3-night camping trip to the area near White Sands with friends Jay and Nancy. We camped at the Oliver Lee Memorial State Park, with campsites affording superb views of the Tularosa Basin to … Continue reading →

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