New Mexico Trails Guide
FOR A HORSE RIDE Trails into the Pecos Wilderness often start with difficulty, climbing out of the Pecos River canyon and up into the high peaks. “The trade-off is that the scenery and the terrain are…
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Tag: New Mexico State Parks
Coyote Creek’s New Cabin Stays
A DEER STROLLS BY as we finish dinner on a metal picnic table outside a log-sided cabin at Coyote Creek State Park, in Guadalupita. The deer’s massive ears swivel toward us even as it keeps browsing…
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Five Things to Do This Weekend
1 Go out to dinner—or brunch. This weekend is a great time to visit some of the best restaurants in the Duke City during Albuquerque Restaurant Week. The event welcomes hungry patrons to dine at…
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New Mexico’s Best Ice Fishing Lakes
Fenton Lake State Park. Great mountain views and sunshine make this Jemez Springs fishing hole a local winter favorite. “It’s special because of its proximity to Albuquerque,” says Mike Ruhl…
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Five Things to Do This Weekend
1 Make the most of the eclipse. New Mexico gets a great view of the annular solar eclipse on Saturday. The moon passes between the Earth and the sun at 10:35 a.m. MDT, casting a shadow and creating…
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Paddling Makes Perfect at these Lakes
PINK ROCK CANYONS carve out secluded coves with sandy-beach shores at Conchas Lake, the 25-mile-long reservoir crafted by the Canadian and Conchas rivers as they run out of the eastern edge of the…
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Boot Up for These Longer Hikes
MELLOW LOOP HIKES cruise gentle slopes and meander through botanical gardens at state parks, while other hikes pack a bit of a punch for more ambitious or adventurous visitors. Those willing to put in…
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State Parks Come Alive At Night
THE REMOTE STATUS of some state parks means campers can observe an unpolluted and inspiring view of the night skies that has been largely unchanged for centuries, says Peter Lipscomb, former director…
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Expert Tips For Newbie Campers
TOBY VELASQUES HAS worked in New Mexico’s state parks for more than 20 years, so he understands that the outdoors can intimidate those who weren’t raised on hiking, fishing, or camping. But not to…
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Make Your State Parks Stay Great
GREG WOOD HAS STAYED in 33 of New Mexico’s 35 state parks as a volunteer (construction and a wildfire caused him to miss two). In exchange for an annual camping pass (currently $225 for an…
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