“We’re all equal before a wave.” – Laird Hamilton
Clayton Lake State Park, NM
Clayton Lake State Park, NM, US, (elevation 5,186 ft) located at 139 Clayton Lake Rd. Clayton, NM 88415, is a 170-acre recreational reservoir; 15 miles north of Clayton, close to New Mexico’s border with Colorado, Oklahoma, and Texas. The landscape of rolling grasslands, volcanic rock, and sandstone bluffs, is set in the western edge of the…
Chipmunks
“And thus flowed the current of life. The seeds of the silverbell were converted into squirrel; and squirrels were converted into foxes. Everything edible, from mice and chipmunks to roots and berries and apples was converted into bear. And bear and his tracks are converted into wonder and adventure for man.” ~ Harvey Broome
Bighorn Sheep
The bighorn sheep originally crossed to North America over the Bering land bridge from Siberia and is named for its large horns that can weigh up to 14 kg (30 lb), while the sheep themselves weigh up to 140 kg (300 lb). The population in North America peaked in the millions, and the bighorn sheep entered into the mythology of Native Americans. By…
Puppy love
“There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face.” ~ Bernard Williams Our new family addition, Barnaby!
Taos Balloon Rally 2017
Every year in October, Albuquerque puts on an AMAZING Balloon Fiesta. For those of us who prefer a more intimate, smaller hot air balloon venue, Taos is where to go. I have attended and photographed every Taos Mountain Balloon Rally since I’ve lived in the Taos area. It takes place behind the new courthouse,…
Jemez Mountain Trail
Now living in NM for over 10 years and traveling most of the state, I can say that Jemez is still one of my favorite places. The Jemez Mountain Trail is not something that should be passed up. Google Map here From start to finish, it’s a 16 1/2 mile section of stunning Jemez, NM. If…
Happy Halloween 2017
Back in 2014, I counted down 17 days of fall with a photo each day – link here This year, I have added 10 days of fall photos, with the last day ending on Halloween. I chose this photo for today because I loved the coloring of this horse with the fall colored background. HAPPY HALLOWEEN….
Day 2 of 10
Back in 2014, I counted down 17 days of fall with a photo each day – link here This year, I will be doing 10 days of fall photos, with the last day ending on Halloween. I hope you enjoy! Day 2 – Counting down 10 days of fall to Halloween!
Day 3 of 10
Back in 2014, I counted down 17 days of fall with a photo each day – link here This year, I will be doing 10 days of fall photos, with the last day ending on Halloween. I hope you enjoy! Day 3 – Counting down 10 days of fall to Halloween!