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A Summer Afternoon Hike at Dogwood Canyon

by Peggy Staver
Feature Image Dogwood Canyon

After receiving an offer for a free weekend stay at The Lodges at Timber Ridge, we scheduled a late June getaway. While we enjoyed exploring …

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Categories Branson, Hiking, Missouri, Nature Tags branson, dogwood canyon, hiking

Branson’s Unique Spots: Towers, Trails and Local Treasures

by Peggy Staver
Feature photo Branson 2023

From downtown to the top of Inspiration Tower, the fall colors were amazing during our October visit to Branson.

Categories Branson, Free things to do, Hiking, Missouri, Nature Tags hiking

Breckenridge Colorado: Your Active Senior Getaway

by Peggy Staver
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After returning home from Arizona’s early spring heat, we wanted our summer getaway to be a place with cooler temperatures. We also looked for a …

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Categories Colorado, Free things to do, Hiking, Nature Tags colorado, ebikes, hiking

Ojito Wilderness – Beauty in the High Desert

by Peggy Staver
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Managed by the Bureau of Land Management, the Ojito Wilderness is 11,000 acres of vast high desert, with mesas, box canyons, arroyos, and badlands.

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

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

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
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