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Stable Mesa and Kiva Ruins Hike – 05/03/2015
This was our first foray into visiting Pueblo ruins in the Jemez Mountains based on a report from ondafringe, “Day Hike: Stable Mesa to Kiva Ruins“. I’ve since learned that these are the Tovakwa Pueblo ruins. The Drive In The … Continue reading
Finca las Nieves Tour (Oaxaca) – 01/27/2018
Spending a few days on the coast in Puerto Escondido during our trip to Oaxaca we came upon an interesting excursion – a visit to a coffee plantation. The Tour Felix was our guide, taking us to Finca las Nievas … Continue reading
Etla Valley Hike (Oaxaca) – 01/12/2018
The Lending Library in Oaxaca arranges for numerous hikes throughout the year. Jay and I joined a group for a hike in the Etla Valley, northwest from Oaxaca City. They provided vans from the City for a group of about … Continue reading
Latuvi Hike (Oaxaca) – 01/10/2018
Pat & I taveled to Oaxaca, MX, planning to spend three and half weeks, two weeks in Oaxaca City then a week in Puerto Escondido; Jay joined us for the first week and a half. We arranged with a friend … Continue reading
Switzer Canyon Trail Hike – 12/29/2017
Holiday’s visit with Sarah and Charlotte: Christmas in Tucson, a stop in Phoenix, then to Flagstaff. Hoping for snow – none. Cold at night but warm daytime. Found a trail close to the AirBnB – made for a really nice … Continue reading
Diablo Canyon Hike – 12/23/2017
Pat & I went looking for new territory; checked for opportunities around Santa Fe since we needed to take the Tacoma in for servicing. We were pleased to find a few opportunities more or less on our way from Albuquerque … Continue reading
Hoodoo Pines Hike – 12/17/2017
‘Tis winter’s colder weather, so ’tis time to return to the Ojito Wilderness; we chose to start this year by returning to Hoodoo Pines. The terrain makes for easy hiking and the geology is mesmerizing. At times we followed the … Continue reading
Sandy Bottom Canyon Hike – 12/10/2017
Wishing to have a short day, we chose to stay close to home. Looking for territory on the north end of the Sandia Mountains that we haven’t already hiked (near Placitas), I used Google Earth to identify a canyon that … Continue reading
Fr 10, FR 136 Hike & Tree Cutting – 12/05/2017
This was a combination trip – explore a Forest Road that has been on our to-do list (FR 10) and take advantage of the Forest Service’s permission to cut a Christmas tree. We first stopped by the Forest Service Ranger … Continue reading
Trail Canyon Hike – 12/03/2017
Having explored most of the canyons of of FR 144 and the lower portion of NM 126 above the Fish Hatchery, we set out to explore hiking off of FR 376. A couple of opportunities came to light by casting … Continue reading