Kelly’s thoughts… It’s been quite some time since we blogged. The last few months have been busy, and we’ve gotten well behind. We will try to catch up soon, since we did have things we wish to document. But for now, we want to report on our adventure to the De-Na-Zin Wilderness. The Bisti Badlands […]
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The Cerro Pedernal is among the most iconic images in northern New Mexico. It dominates the southern skyline of the Abiquiu Reservoir and Ghost Ranch areas. Climbing Pedernal is a bit of challenge, but we decided to tackle it anyway. Kelly’s thoughts… Cerro Pedernal is easily visible from throughout the basin to the north, but
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The road home was through familiar country, but we always see something new. This time it was dinosaur tracks frozen in the stone at 9300 feet elevation in the Colorado Mountains. Kelly’s thoughts… We arose early to make the long drive south to Montrose and back to Mom’s place and Keith and Lori’s house. It
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What a fabulous treat it was to have four of our five kiddos under the same roof for two nights in a row! We arranged for Spencer and Victoria to fly down on Wednesday for a few days, and I was grateful that they were able to arrange their schedules for the visit. All the
It was our pleasure to spend the last week in southwestern Colorado splitting our days between outdoor adventures and time with family. Friday’s drive up from Sandia was a bit too damp for us to enjoy our scheduled hike near Ouray, so we instead enjoyed more time with Edith (Mom) in the evening. Saturday morning
Riki’s thoughts… Last weekend, we had a friend come visit for the weekend, Mark Miller. Mark’s family and Kelly’s family have been adventuring together for Mark’s and Kelly’s earliest years. It was my pleasure to get to know Mark in high school and to face our freshman year at Colorado State University together. Reconnecting with
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Along a trail in the Pecos watershed is a small stream that partially disappears into caves in the cliffs. It’s a truly unique and beautiful place, and the hike to get there passes through a fantastic canyon with aspen and ponderosa and an abundance of wildflowers and butterflies. Riki’s thoughts… I had a bit of
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One of our favorite sites in New Mexico is the complex and beautiful spires and weathered cliffs of the Goblin Colony in the Jemez area. The weathered volcanic tuff forms many clusters of steeples and chimneys and several giant, steep outcroppings. Interspersed are ponderosa pines and alligator junipers making for a wonderland of sights. We
Red Wash Canyon is a surprising gem of a hike with an unusual slot canyon, an incredible palette of colors, and a fascinating petroglyph rock in a pass high above the Rio Chama. Kelly’s thoughts… Red Wash has much to offer. Near the trailhead, off to the side, is an unusual slot canyon. I’m always
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A low hill, visible from miles around, and with spectacular panoramic views of central New Mexico, has been the perfect place for people to display rock art for many years. Very ancient artwork had additions over generations, including vandalism and graffiti from recent times, as well as recent artwork including a baby deer and a
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