Hiking in the Foothills – Embudito and Michael Emery Trails
We take the dogs on an adventure to the Embudito and Michael Emery Trails – part of the Albuquerque Open Space trail system.
Free things to do
Albuquerque Open Space – Art, Trails, and Wildlife
Open Space Visitor Center has it all – art, trail maps, trails and, in the winter, Sandhill Cranes! Join us as we explore the visitor center and hike the trails.
A New Year’s Day Surprise – Snow at the Rio Rancho Bosque Preserve
A snowy New Year’s walk along the Rio Grande.
Corrales New Mexico’s Winter Guests – Sandhill Cranes
We drove to Corrales and found Sandhill Cranes walking down the street. They are a part of this small village.
An Urban Oasis – Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge
We spend an afternoon at the Southwest’s first urban wildlife refuge – Valle de Oro.
Festival of the Cranes – Bosque del Apache Wildlife Refuge
The Sandhill Cranes are a favorite in New Mexico. Join us as we visit one of their winter hangouts.