Category Archives: Other States

Locale: States other than New Mexico.

Santiago Apoala – Peña Gemelas Trail Hike – 01/10/2024

Posted on February 19, 2024 by George Young

Our second hike during our visit to Oaxaca in January 2024. We visited the very small village of Santiago Apoala, 3 hours or so north of Oaxaca de Juarez (“Oaxaca City”), deep in the mountains of the Sierra Norte. The … Continue reading →

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Santiago Apoala – La Cascada Trail Hike – 01/09/2024

Posted on February 15, 2024 by George Young

This is a post for one of many hikes or walkabouts that Pat and I enjoyed during our visit to Oaxaca in January of 2024. The Drive In Our trip to Oaxaca began in Oaxaca de Juarez, the largest city … Continue reading →

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San Andrés Chicahuaxtla Trail Hike – 01/22/2024

Posted on January 29, 2024 by George Young

This is a preliminary post of one of many hikes or walkabouts that Pat and I enjoyed during our visit to Oaxaca in January of 2024. I will publish a full reports when I return home in early February. The … Continue reading →

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Old Monarch Pass Loop Trail-CDT North Hike – 08/29/2023

Posted on July 30, 2023 by George Young

This hike was near the end of a road trip through Kansas to visit my home town and cousins in eastern Kansas. After 8 days of driving and visiting, it was really good to get out on a trail. And … Continue reading →

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Durant Nature Park Trails Walk- 06/13/2023

Posted on June 17, 2023 by George Young

Visiting with Pat’s brother and wife in Raleigh, as is customary we took some time to get in a walk on a trail in one of the many parks in the area. Steve and Sharon chose the Durant Nature Preserve, … Continue reading →

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Cerro Danush-Zapotec Trail Hike – 01/22/2023

Posted on March 15, 2023 by George Young

The 5th hike during our visit to Oaxaca. Pat was to spend the day with José in Teotitlán del Valle, learning about dyeing and weaving. José had also arranged for me to meet up with Alvert for a hike to … Continue reading →

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Capulálpam Trail Hike – 01/16/2023

Posted on February 16, 2023 by George Young

The Pueblo Magico of Capulálpam de Médez was high on our list of highlights to introduce to Steve and Sharon. We reserved 2 rooms at Hotel Chorromonte for 2 nights in the center of the Pueblo, from where we could … Continue reading →

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Rainforest Trail Hike and Mirador de Cristal Visit – 01/09/2023

Posted on February 5, 2023 by George Young

Our fourth outing with Jose, this one to an area that he tells us is the only rain forest in Mexico. It was definitely worth the time and the somewhat torturous drive, to an amazing place. The Drive In After … Continue reading →

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Sunrise Mirador Trail Hike – 01/09/2023

Posted on February 5, 2023 by George Young

This is our 2nd hike during two days visiting Capulálpam, one of the Pueblos Mancomunados, Zapotec villages in the Sierra Norte (TripAdvisor: Pueblos Mancomunados). The day before we had driven from Oaxaca city to Capulálpam and  hiked from Ecoturismo Capulálpam … Continue reading →

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Capulálpam Trail Hike – 01/08/2023

Posted on January 28, 2023 by George Young

Our plans for our visit to Oaxaca this year included hiking in the Sierra Norte mountains. Pat had worked extensively with José, our guide, to plan these and other activities, including a request to make 4-5 mile hikes limited to … Continue reading →

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