Tent Rocks National Monument is breathtaking! My friends and I headed out to find a simple and interesting hike for the day. Tent Rocks is only an hour drive from Albuquerque, NM and has great views. It also tends to … Read More
Our backpacking travel to Horseshoe Lake started out with a trunk-full of backpacks and travel mugs of Starbuck’s coffee. A two-hour drive from Santa Fe and we were at the parking area found at the end of NM Forest Road 161. Directions … Read More
Not a Good Start The day didn’t start out so great. I’m tired, cranky, and sitting on a bus with a guide who talks nonstop. I’m not sure I’ll ever take another tour like this again because of the feeling … Read More
Early to Rise I’m not sure how I felt about these fire exit masks.Would they really work in case of fire? Sara got out of bed at 5 am. I didn’t want to get up quite so early but I’m … Read More
A Rushed Morning Ugg! I set my alarm for earlier than the standard wake up call at 6:45 AM, but it didn’t go off! Bar in the Hotel OK, it could be user error, but I didn’t start my day … Read More
Today’s tours have been insane. Jumping from one place to another, and it’s been fantastic. First stop is Tiananmen Square A statue near the entrance to the square With its giant sculpture, giant screens celebrating the local artists and/or museums, … Read More
Our first park we found – people were dancingand enjoying the outdoors, even though it wasa bit cold. My friends and I decided we needed an overseas trip, and without a specific location in mind we went searching for a … Read More
It’s time to do some more hiking! Calm waters and colorful rocks Frijoles at Bandelier We were looking for a place untouched by the fires last year and we thought Frijoles Canyon would be a good bet. Fire no, at … Read More
Recently when I was in Portland I signed up for a guided hike on the 4 T trail from the place I was staying, the Northwest Portland Hostel. Great view of Mt Hood from the Council Crest Park Worth the … Read More
The La Luz is difficult but worth the gorgeous view! The La Luz trail in Albuquerque’s Sandia Mountains is known for being a difficult hike and this time my friend Rebecca and I decided to make it longer by parking … Read More