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Fourth of July Trail Hike – 06/29/2021

Our third hike during a 3-week trip through middle Idaho. The R-Pod was set up in the Casino Creek Campground, along the Salmon River five miles east of Stanley.  The Drive In To get to the Fourth of July Trailhead, … Continue reading

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Fishhook Creek-Alpine Way Trails Hike – 06/28/2021

This is our 2nd hike on our trip to Idaho, and during our first day with the R-Pod set up in the Casino Creek Campground, along the Salmon River five miles east of Stanley. The Drive In I had done … Continue reading

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Gooseberry Springs Trail Hike – 05/10/2021

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

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

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

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

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

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

‘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

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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