Category Archives: 2020

Gran Quivira Expedition – 12/31/2020

Sticking to our plan for a weekly “outing”, and facing uncertain weather, we chose to visit Gran Quivira, one of the Pueblo ruins in the Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument. We’ve visited the other two, Abó and Quarai (which is … Continue reading

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Armijo Canyon-Dittert Site Hike – 12/12/2020

This time of year, we avoid going north, into the Jemez, Sangre de Cristo, or other mountains – it is winter – cold, likely snowy, etc. Going west is better ‘tho it can be cold because places thereabouts are at … 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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Rattlesnake Ridge Trail Hike – 11/19/2020

This is the 2nd of 2 short hikes on a day trip to the area once inhabited by the Gallinas culture. The area is north of Cuba some 28 miles on NM 96>NM 112. In years past I’ve read about … Continue reading

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Nogales Cliff House Trail Hike – 11/19/2020

This hike is the first of two short hikes on a day trip to the area once inhabited by the Gallinas culture. The area is north of Cuba some 28 miles on NM 96>NM 112. In years past I’ve read … Continue reading

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Dinosaur Dig Trail Hike – 11/11/2020

For this week’s hike, Pat & I chose to return to the Ojito Wilderness. It is close to home (we enjoyed a very relaxed morning before heading out for the hike) and always offers a nice hike with beautiful views … Continue reading

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Karr Canyon Road Hike – 11/01/2020

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

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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Las Conchas Trail Hike – 10/15/2020

The 3rd day of a camping trip in the Jemez Mountains with the R-Pod at the Jemez Falls Campground. After two days of longer hikes, we planned this to be an easy one. We chose to explore the canyon of … Continue reading

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