Tag Archives: Pat

Elena Gallegos Hike – 02/18/2015

Posted on May 13, 2018 by George Young

A delayed entry into the Journal.  Pat and  I hiked the trails in Elena Gallegos regularly, before we struck out further from home. Statistics Total Distance:  2.68 miles Elevation: start  6,475 ft, maximum  6,730 ft,  minimum  6,475 ft Gross gain:  … Continue reading →

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Ceja Pelón Mesa Hike – 05/08/2018

Posted on May 13, 2018 by George Young

This is the next in the string of mesas going west from Mesa de Cuba, after Mesa Chijuilla and Mesa Penistaja.  Various sources have described the area as rife with petrified wood – and we were not disappointed.  Access is … Continue reading →

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NW New Mexico RoadTrip – 04/25/2018

Posted on May 10, 2018 by George Young

To extend our travels in New Mexico, we set out for a two-day road trip to the northwest part of the state.  Our goal was to explore back country, spending a night in Farmington.  A bit of research in advance … Continue reading →

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Mesa Penistaja Hike – 04/22/2018

Posted on April 24, 2018 by George Young

Headed back to Mesa Penistaja with Pat to take in more of the amazing scenery, geology, and of course the superabundance of petrified wood.  The Drive In Chose to take a two-track off of the northbound road (Penistaja Road?) that … Continue reading →

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Cedro Hike – 04/15/2018

Posted on April 17, 2018 by George Young

Pat & I sought a hike not too far from home; decided to try another of the trails in the Manzanita Mountains south out of Tijeras.  The trails all along NM 377 are open to mountain bikes and ATVs of … Continue reading →

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Holy Ghost Trail Hike – 4/11/2018

Posted on April 15, 2018 by George Young

Pat & I headed for the Pecos River Canyon, to get our first exposure to one of the favorite hiking, camping, and fishing spots around Santa Fe.  The Drive In Getting there: I-25  to Glorieta, then NM 50 to Pecos, … Continue reading →

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Plaza Blanca Expedition – 03/28/2018

Posted on April 15, 2018 by George Young

This was a road trip combined with a hike in Northern New Mexico.  The road trip component was to drive around the perimeter of the Jemez Mountains – San Ysidro, Cuba, Regina, Abiquiú , Española , Santa Fe, and return … Continue reading →

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Rio Puerco East Expedition – 03/14/2018

Posted on April 2, 2018 by George Young

We’ve been intrigued by the stories told by Nasario Garcia, of his childhood in the Rio Puerco.  This day, we embarked on an expedition (and hike) to explore the area where we thought his stories took place.  I began by … Continue reading →

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Cañada de las Milpas Hike – 02/21/2018

Posted on February 22, 2018 by George Young

Exploring with Pat – headed for White Mesa Bike Trails and the two-track going north in the Cañada de las Milpas on the west side of Dragon Back.  We planned to hike west across the Cañada and up onto the … Continue reading →

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Finca las Nieves Tour (Oaxaca) – 01/27/2018

Posted on February 11, 2018 by George Young

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 →

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