Stellar Campsites for Summer Fun
Bottomless Lakes State Park Bottomless Lakes State Park, southeast of Roswell, features eight liquid jewels that attract paddlers, fishermen, swimmers, and scuba divers looking to explore the narrow…
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Tag: Gila National Forest
Find the Best Things to do in Historic Silver City
THE SUN HAS JUST BEGUN WARMING the storefronts of downtown Silver City. A few businesses along Bullard Street have set out sandwich boards on sidewalks dotted with chalk drawings. As I peek into shop…
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Hiking Gila's Wilderness
A backpacker on a loop of the West and Middle Forks of the Gila River makes their way deeper into the wilderness. THE FIRST MILES OF THE TRAIL wound among piñon, juniper, and Gambel oak, through a…
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Essential Elements of Summer
We have all the elements for a fantastic summer season. Illustration by Michael Byers. Hiking Gila's Wilderness A hike in the Gila National Forest trains the eye to follow what matters most. Three…
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Must-Visit Bird-Watching Destinations
Bitter Lake provides a wintering habitat for migrating birds. NEW MEXICO IS THE PERFECT STORM for birders,” says Jon Hayes, executive director of Audubon Southwest. Home to more than 500 species…
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Best Hiking Trails for Birding
Mills Canyon offers a rich environment for a variety of bird species, including the colorful Bullock’s oriole. Photograph by Christina Selby. BIRDING ON THE TRAIL GENERALLY MEANS trading longer…
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Allyson Siwik Advocates for New Mexico's Last Wild River
Allyson Siwik has helped to protect and promote the Gila River. Photographs by Jay Hemphill. THE GILA RIVER takes you on a journey. First, you spend some time on its banks, then a love for untamed…
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Mountain Bike the Gila-Proven Way
Above: Knobby tires and sturdy bike frames help trail riders earn their “Gila Proven” bragging rights. “LET ’ER ROLL.” TAKING THOSE WORDS AS OUR MISSION, we descend a rocky trail that gets more washed…
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Editor's Letter: On the Outs
Above: A rider takes a break on the Gomez Peak Summit Mountain Biking Trail. Photograph by Jay Hemphill. THE ALLURE OF NEW MEXICO’S MOUNTAINS, rivers, and vast open spaces is a big reason why I’m…
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Five Things to Do This Weekend: July 17-19
Above: The night skies at Cosmic Campground International Dark Sky Sanctuary is the first International Dark Sky Sanctuary located in the National Forest System. Photograph by Dale Murray. Find the…
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