The original goal of this web site was to describe day hikes in the Albuquerque area. There are many great guides to local hikes, but my own list includes a few additional options. To see the hikes, click on the "Hikes" tab in the navigation bar. I'll also include a few ideas about hiking practices and gear in the desert Southwest, under the "Hiking Skills" tab or at times as a blog. 

 

This web site looks better on a large screen. Since I'm from the stone age of computer use, that's how I think and design. Apologies to all those who access the web site via their smart phone.

 

In 2015 I started a YouTube channel. In the past few years, due to advancing age, I've spent less time walking and more time stopping to take pictures. In 2017 I started separate pages of nature photos, which you can find by clicking on one of the tabs at the top. After starting a Pinterest page in 2021, to highlight a few nature photos, in 2023 I switched to Instagram for that purpose.

 

If you're looking for downloadable larger-format images, try these pages: 2013–2022 images, 2023 images, and 2024 images.

 

If you'd like to contact me, you'll find a tab for that at the top. My copyright statement is under the "About" tab.

 

Valle Seco, pine forest and meadow, Valles Caldera National Preserve, Jemez Mountains near Los Alamos, New Mexico
Valle Seco in Valles Caldera National Preserve