The Galisteo Basin Preserve is one of my favorite places to hike near Santa Fe. There are a few reasons why: It’s close (only a 25-minute drive from the Plaza) It’s beautiful There are miles of multi-use trails, many of which intersect It’s relatively little-used It can be hiked year-round (though it gets … Continue reading Santa Fe Day Hike: Galisteo Basin Preserve
Camping: Where Does the Dog Sleep?
The first backpacking trip we took after we adopted our husky, Luna, last year was in the Lincoln National Forest near Capitan, New Mexico. We had studied up on backpacking with dogs, and had gotten all the necessary gear. Only one question remained: where does the dog sleep when we go camping or backpacking? It … Continue reading Camping: Where Does the Dog Sleep?
Wind, Snow, Sunshine? Spring in New Mexico
It doesn't seem like there is much rhyme or reason to the weather in New Mexico in the spring. That can make it tough to plan ahead for hiking and backpacking. You never know for certain if trails will be snowed in at higher altitudes until it's time to lace up your boots. For this … Continue reading Wind, Snow, Sunshine? Spring in New Mexico