“There is nothing so American as our national parks. The scenery and the wildlife are native. The fundamental idea behind the parks is native. It is, in brief, that the country belongs to the people, that it is in process of making for the enrichment of the lives of all of us. The parks stand…
Tag: New Mexico
Morning after
One of my favorite things about living in Northern New Mexico is spring snow. Not spring as in jumping or spring as in water, but as the season. Last night and early morning we received 10 inches of snow in Taos Ski Valley, according to TSV snow report. In town, it’s always less in amount but not…
Wander in Simplicity
“Let your mind wander in simplicity, blend your spirit with the vastness, follow along with things the way they are, and make no room for personal views – then the world will be governed.” ― Zhuangzi
Tent Rocks, NM
“Vision connects you. But it also separates you. In my work, and my life, I feel a desire to merge. Not in terms of losing my own identity… but there’s a feeling that life is interconnected, that there’s life in stones and rocks and trees and dirt, like there is in us.” ~ Bill Viola
Ghost Ranch, NM
Ghost Ranch is a 21,000-acre retreat and education center located close to the village of Abiquiú in Rio Arriba County in north central New Mexico, United States. Over 300 classes are offered each year in this beautiful setting. 200 million years ago Ghost Ranch and the American Southwest were located close to the equator, and had…
Taos 33rd Annual Balloon Rally 2015
Every October fall, the Taos Mountain Balloon Rally captivates the small town of Taos, New Mexico and attracts visitors from all around — because it’s a much smaller amount of balloons than the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta, it creates a far more personal and intimate experience for all. “Pilots, crews and attendees gather in the cold pre-dawn to celebrate the…
NM Antelope
“An animal’s eyes have the power to speak a great language.” ~ Martin Buber
Fall Day 1 ~ Happy Halloween! (All Hallows Eve)
10/15-10/31 ~ I will be counting down: 17 days of Fall pics til Halloween! “Pixie, kobold, elf, and sprite, All are on their rounds tonight; In the wan moon’s silver ray, Thrives their helter-skelter play.” ~Joel Benton
Fall Day 2
10/15-10/31 ~ I will be counting down: 17 days of Fall pics til Halloween!
Fall Day 3
10/15-10/31 ~ I will be counting down: 17 days of Fall pics til Halloween!
January Adventures 