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Llano Grande-Cuajimoloyas Hike – 02/04/2020

Posted on February 24, 2020 by George Young

Pat arranged this two day adventure months ago through Expediciones Sierra Norte, the organization who arranges hiking in the Pueblos Mancomunados. Our guide, José, picked us up at our place of lodging in Oaxaca City for the drive to Llano … Continue reading →

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Capulálpam de Mendéz, Pueblo Mágico Hike – 01/25/2020

Posted on February 24, 2020 by George Young

We returned to Capulálpam to enjoy this Pueblo Mágico and a treatment at the Traditional Medicine Center. Oh yes, and a hike on their beautiful forest trail. Since there is no bus service and the collectivos are uncomfortable (they drive … Continue reading →

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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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Fourth of July, Cerro Blanco, Manzano Crest Trails Hike – 10/03/2019

Posted on October 19, 2019 by George Young

Fourth of July Campground and the Trail are a favorite place to visit in autumn. The maple trees burst forth in autumn with colors that rival that of the flowers during spring and summer in New Mexico.  The Drive In … 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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El Malpais-Lava Tubes Trail Hike – 08/15/2019

Posted on August 26, 2019 by George Young

With a grandson coming to visit, we thought we might explore the Lava Tubes in the El Malpais National Monument. To check it out in advance, we made it a day-trip. The Drive In First stop was the Visitors Center … Continue reading →

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