In a remote part of the San Luis Valley in Southern Colorado, an abandoned iron mine is the site of a unique and special wildlife display. Each summer, people hike to the Orient Mine at Orient Land Trust (OLT) to witness the Brazilian Free-Tailed bats incredible journey into Colorado. This an easy hike and a […]
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Picture yourself traveling through historic mountain passes with tunnels, horseshoe curves, seeing abundant wildlife and spectacular views of the San Luis Valley and the Sangre de Cristo Mountain Ranges all in the comfort of a restored 100 year old steam engine on the Rio Grande Railroad. On Aug. 25th, a dear friend and I left
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Every month the City of Rocks State Park offers a public night showing for the passing tourist or local from Silver City. Viewing starts around sunset, so be sure to bring a light jacket, flashlight and chair. Therefore, if you enjoy looking up at the night sky to find the Big Dipper or Little Dipper,
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The East Fork of Mt. Baldy is one of my favorite hikes in the White Mountains. Actually, I do have several favorites, but this area is especially dear to me, which I will explain later. Mt. Baldy is the third highest peak in Arizona and about 40 miles away from the town of Pinetop. This
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If you missed last weeks posting- This is a true story about 10 delinquent teenage girls that were required to hike 12 miles into the Chiricahaw Mountains of Southern Arizona. I was also along to guide these troubled youth. Solo time was next. For three days, everyone (including staff) was to be alone.  Every girl
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The Plains Indians “Rites of Passage†involves a wilderness experience or “Vision Quest†in preparation for the world. This is a story about 10 teenage delinquent girls that were required to participate in a similar ritual through a 10-day backpacking trip in the Chiricahaw Mountains of Southern Arizona, however, these girls were more streetwise than
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Enjoy Exploring off-the-beaten trails? Rondeho Canyon will not disappoint. In northern Arizona Rondeho Canyon hides among the sage and sand, but it still has a sense of purpose. Murals of petroglyphs are etched into red sandstone cliffs that tell stories of the ancient ones. A single dusty trail meanders into a narrow canyon where short
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