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Piedra Tenate Driveabout & Hike – 01/21/2020

Posted on February 24, 2020 by George Young

This was our second hike on a two day adventure in San Miguel del Valle in the Tlacolula Valley in Oaxaca. We spent the night in an Ecotourism cabin in the pueblo, then met our guide Memo for another trip … Continue reading →

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Cueva de Bandidos Driveabout and Hike – 01/20/2020

Posted on February 19, 2020 by George Young

For this post, in addition to describing a Hike in the territory of the village of San Miguel del Valle in the Sierra Norte, this entry in my journal is also about the Story leading up to this adventure and … Continue reading →

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Oso Ridge-Embudito Trails Hike – 11/18/2019

Posted on December 15, 2019 by George Young

Not having hiked recently, I headed out to the Northeast Heights for a hike on the western slopes of the Sandia Mountains. I chose the Embudito area because, unlike the other hiking destinations in the Foothills trails that go into … Continue reading →

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Del Agua-Piedra Lisa Trails Hike- 11/17/2019

Posted on November 21, 2019 by George Young

In Placitas for this weekend giving us an opportunity to revisit trails in the area that we’ve enjoyed in the past. And a favorite: Del Agua, with a loop finishing on the Piedra Lisa trial. We’ve hiked each of these … Continue reading →

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Hawk Watch Trail Hike – 10/27/2019

Posted on November 18, 2019 by George Young

This was a return to a trail that always intrigues me – one that someday I hope to take to the top of South Sandia peak. It is so close at hand – just beyond Tramway (the eastern boundary of … Continue reading →

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Sawyer Mesa Trail Hike – 09/12/2019

Posted on September 28, 2019 by George Young

Our second hike during a 3-night stay at Jemez Falls Campground. We put this trail on our to-do list on recent hikes such as Cerro Grande and Upper Frijoles Cañon Overlook.  The Hike The initial third of a mile or … Continue reading →

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Valle de San Antonio Hike – 09/11/2019

Posted on September 28, 2019 by George Young

Another 3 night camping trip to the Jemez, setting up the R-Pod in the Jemez Falls Campground. This is truly a great time of year to go camping and hiking in the Jemez Mountains.  We’re fortunate that we can go … Continue reading →

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Middle Fork Lake Trail Hike – 8/23/2019

Posted on September 15, 2019 by George Young

This is our second hike during grandson Thomas’ visit and while camping at the Columbine Campground on the Red River (near the town of Red River NM). The Drive In To get to the trailhead, drive through Red River on … Continue reading →

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Columbine Trail Hike – 08/22/2019

Posted on August 27, 2019 by George Young

Grandson Thomas came for a weeks-long visit. Our original plan was to take the R-Pod to the Coal Mine Campground on Mount Taylor, visit El Malpais Lava Tubes and climb to the peak of Mount Taylor. After the advance visit … Continue reading →

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Las Conchas Trail Hike – 07/26/2019

Posted on August 3, 2019 by George Young

This hike isn’t technically in the Valles Caldera National Preserve, but it is so close – we’re associating them. And this Las Conchas Trail on the East Fork of the Jemez River has intrigued us for some  time, but we … Continue reading →

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