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Hiking in the Foothills – Embudito and Michael Emery Trails

by Peggy Staver
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We take the dogs on an adventure to the Embudito and Michael Emery Trails – part of the Albuquerque Open Space trail system.

Categories New Mexico, Free things to do, Hiking, RV Travel Tags hiking, nature conservation, new mexico, Pets

Albuquerque Open Space – Art, Trails, and Wildlife

by Peggy Staver
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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.

Categories New Mexico, Free things to do, Hiking, RV Travel Tags albuquerque, rio grande, southwest art

A New Year’s Day Surprise – Snow at the Rio Rancho Bosque Preserve

by Peggy Staver
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A snowy New Year’s walk along the Rio Grande.

Categories Free things to do, Favorite Photos, New Mexico, RV Travel Tags hiking, photography, rio grande

Corrales New Mexico’s Winter Guests – Sandhill Cranes

by Peggy Staver
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We drove to Corrales and found Sandhill Cranes walking down the street. They are a part of this small village.

Categories Free things to do, New Mexico, RV Travel Tags corrales, migratory birds, nature photography, sandhill cranes

An Urban Oasis – Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge

by Peggy Staver
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We spend an afternoon at the Southwest’s first urban wildlife refuge – Valle de Oro.

Categories New Mexico, Free things to do, RV Travel Tags albuquerque, nature conservation, nature photography

Festival of the Cranes – Bosque del Apache Wildlife Refuge

by Peggy Staver
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The Sandhill Cranes are a favorite in New Mexico. Join us as we visit one of their winter hangouts.

Categories New Mexico, Free things to do, Nature, RV Travel Tags bosque del apache, migratory birds, nature conservation, photography, sandhill cranes, wildlife refuge
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