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Hiking in Frijoles Canyon at Bandelier National Monument

by Peggy Staver
Bandelier Monument Feature

A visit to central New Mexico wouldn’t be complete without a trip to Bandelier National Monument. The monument is about 85 miles northeast of the …

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Categories Free things to do, Hiking, Nature, New Mexico, RV Travel Tags bandelier, photography, travel

Through the Cibola National Forest to the Sandia Crest

by Peggy Staver
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When we drove Hwy 165 through the Cibola National Forest in mid-February, we saw fewer than five vehicles on the road. On that visit, we …

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Categories Free things to do, Nature, New Mexico Tags Pets, photography, sandia crest, travel

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

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

Personalizing Your RV with Modifications

by Peggy Staver
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A post about our favorite RV mods and accessories.

Categories RV Modifications, RV living Tags rv kitchen, rv modifications, rv mods, travel
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