(nr Upham NM) Hiked out to the Yost Escarpment on a 1 1/2 mile trail that went onto a portion of the historic Jornada del Muerto section of El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro. That was the most dangerous area of the 1,600 miles trade route that went from Mexico City to Santa Fe. Located […]
(Glenwood NM) The Catwalk National Recreational Trail followed what was an old mining pipeline up into a narrow canyon. Portions of the metal walkway were attached to the vertical rock walls. That allowed access without having to wade in Whitewater Creek below. It also made for some great views. A flood closed this trail for […]
(San Ysidro NM) The Perea Nature Trail was a level one mile loop trail through the wetlands along the Río Salado. During early Fall, there was little water in the river. But, the area had surface water that provided for a variety of plant life. There were plaques by the path describing a surprising number […]