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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

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

Hiking to the Top at Tent Rocks National Monument

by Peggy Staver
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Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument is located on the Pajarito Plateau, with elevations ranging from 5,570 to 6,760 feet above sea level. And it was …

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Categories Free things to do, Hiking, Nature, New Mexico, RV Travel Tags #tent rocks, hiking, nature photography, photography

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

Hiking the Old Tin Mine Trail

by Peggy Staver
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We hiked the Old Tin Mine Trail on a Monday morning in mid-January. The air was warm and the breeze was light. Andy was off …

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Categories Free things to do, Hiking, Nature, RV living, RV Travel, Texas Tags el paso, hiking, Pets

White Sands National Park – A New Mexico Treasure

by Peggy Staver
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Follow along as we drive the Dune Loop at White Sands Monument. The sheer beauty of the dunes was more than we had expected.

Categories New Mexico, Free things to do, Nature, RV Travel Tags hiking, native plants, Pets, White Sands Monument
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