For NINE YEARS I’ve been wanting to go to Carlsbad Caverns, ever since my first trip ‘out West’ in 2007 when it was deemed too far south by my traveling companion at the time. So this day – which was also my 44th birthday – was pretty darn special to me. First tip: the caves … More Carlsbad Caverns National Park
The Orilla Verde Recreation Area is located near Pilar along the Río Grande Wild and Scenic River, in the southern part of the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument. There are numerous campgrounds along the river, miles of hiking trails, fishing spots, and of course — swimming and rafting in the river. I took a … More Orilla Verde Recreation Area
This beautiful area is located less than an hour south of the Colorado border, within the Río Grande Del Norte National Monument. You can find an incredible view that is easily accessible from the Wild Rivers Backcountry Byway of the confluence of the Rio Grand and Red Rivers in the gorge. There are also numerous … More Wild Rivers Recreation Area
I went up to Ghost Ranch in Abiquiu in early June and decided to go check out the area a little bit more when I ran across this lake. I was seriously blown away. What a jewel in the desert! In addition to a great view of the Cerro Pedernal (Flint Mountain), I did not … More Abiquiú Lake Recreation Area
Enchanted New Mexico 