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New Mexico

Coronado and Jemez Historic Sites

by Peggy Staver
Feature Photo Coronado Historic Site Visitor Center

When the site was discovered in the 1930’s, historic preservation was about reconstruction and pageants. The square painted kiva was built during that time to provide visitors with the experience of climbing down into a kiva similar to one that had stood there 700 years ago.

Categories Free things to do, Nature, New Mexico, RV Travel Tags new mexico, photography, rio grande, travel

Sandia Cave and New Mexico Hwy 165

by Peggy Staver
Feature photo Sandia Cave

The view from the Cave Trail shows Hwy 165 meandering through the Sandia Mountains.

Categories Free things to do, New Mexico, RV Travel Tags cibola forest, las huertas canyon, nm hwy 165, sandia cave

Hiking the South Piedra Lisa Trail in the Cibola National Forest

by Peggy Staver
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The South Piedra Lisa Trail in the Cibola National Forest has an elevation gain of 1,272 feet into the Sandia Mountains. The trail ends at …

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Categories Free things to do, Hiking, Nature, New Mexico Tags hiking, Pets, photography, travel

Willow Creek Bosque: A Scenic Walk Along the Rio Grande

by Peggy Staver

The Willow Creek Bosque – our new favorite place to walk and exercise our dogs.

Categories Free things to do, Nature, New Mexico Tags Pets, rio grande

An Artistic Community in the Shadow of Carrizozo Peak

by Peggy Staver
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An interesting historic town that is home to a growing arts community.

Categories Free things to do, Nature, New Mexico, RV Travel Tags southwest art

Back to Nature: The Valley of Fires Recreation Area

by Peggy Staver
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A much needed break from crowded RV parks.

Categories New Mexico, Free things to do, Nature, RV living, RV Travel Tags native plants
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