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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

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

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

Three Months in El Paso

by Peggy Staver

This post is a brief summary of our time in El Paso, featuring our favorite places.

Categories Free things to do, Nature, RV living, RV Travel, Texas Tags el paso, landscape, rio grande, travel nurse

Escape to Rio Bosque Wetlands Park

by Peggy Staver
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The Rio Bosque Wetlands Park is a 372-acre park along the Rio Grande on the southwest side of El Paso. The description of the wetlands …

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Categories Free things to do, RV Travel, Texas Tags el paso, landscape, native plants, nature conservation, rio bosque wetlands park, rio grande
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