(Cochiti Lake NM) The Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument was between Albuquerque and Santa Fe; just a few miles from my camp at Cochiti Lake. Strange rock formations resulted from extensive volcanic eruptions and subsequent erosion from wind and water over thousands of years. I hiked the relatively easy Canyon Trail with an elevation gain […]
(Placitas NM) The Sandía Cave National Historic Site, often called the Man Cave by locals, sets high on a cliff in Las Huertas Canyon. To get there, go through the old town of Placitas on NM-165. After the pavement ends, the road gets more narrow and rougher; but, I made it up the 3 miles […]
(Albuquerque NM) The Sandía Peak Tramway is one of the longest spans in the world. It goes up to the Sandía Crest at 10,378ft. At the top was a restaurant, a ski area, trails, and an old stone cabin. Great views of the valleys to the west, south and east could be seen. The ticket […]