Did you know that the Taos Ski Valley doesn’t shut down when the snow is gone? For quite a number of years now, the ski area remains open to visitors during the summer months. This means summer hikers can enjoy…
10 Hikes in New Mexico Kids Love! (And Adults Love, too!)
Hiking as a family can be a most rewarding experience – not only do you get to get the kids out of the house, but you’re making memories that last a lifetime. The following are some of the favorites of…
Exploring to Gavilan Falls
Last summer, after we climbed Wheeler Peak (the highest point in New Mexico), we also wanted to climb Gold Hill. However, everyone was pretty worn out after hiking above 13,000ft., so we decided to take a rest day in between. …
The Top 20 Pages on Anne’s Travels in 2019!
It’s the end of 2019, which means it’s time for the annual roundup of the Top 20 Pages on Anne’s Travels! The top pages are pretty much the same as last year – Out of State Learner Permit Laws, 10…
Glorious Gold Hill via Long Canyon
Taking the Long Canyon Trail up Gold Hill is shorter than taking the official Gold Hill Trail from Bull-of-the-Woods Pasture. However, this means it skips a lot of the scenic aspect of the longer trail, while offering a stream-side experience…
Gold Hill via Bull of the Woods Pasture
Gold Hill was probably one of the most peaceful, most beautiful trails I took on our trek across the southwest last summer. There was a quality to it that was nothing short of pleasant – a ramble through the wilderness…
Wheeler Peak – the Highest Peak in New Mexico!
For three weeks now, we’ve been talking about climbing Wheeler Peak. We visited Williams Lake (a worthy short side trip from the Wheeler Peak Trail), discovered Williams Falls (a little lengthier, but still worth visiting), and then up Mount Walter,…
Mount Walter – the Second Highest Point in New Mexico!
Mount Walter might well be seen as the handsome little brother of Wheeler Peak, the highest Point in New Mexico. Located only 0.4 miles north of – and 62 feet lower than – Wheeler Peak, Mount Walter is overlooked by…
Discovering Williams Falls
After arriving at Williams Lake, we thought we would hike a bit further before ascending Mount Walter and Wheeler Peak (our actual destination for the day). Like most alpine lakes, there are a number of social trails leading hither, thither,…
Hiking to Williams Lake, New Mexico
I wanted to climb Wheeler Peak. It’s not just that I liked the pictures others had taken from the top – I figured climbing the highest point in New Mexico would be fun. It would be an accomplishment. It would…