Back in the saddle again! Join Pat as he returns to Casa Codorniz above Lake Mohave, fires up his Yamaha Rhino, and explores Old Wagon Trail Mine in Arizona’s Black Mountains. Discover abandoned mining history, spectacular Colorado River views, desert wildlife, OHV trail safety, camping, lodging, and the timeless pleasure of exploring the American Southwest.
At the southern end of the Moreno Valley lies Black Lake, New Mexico, a quiet natural lake where Paulette and I watched for elk, waterfowl, wild turkeys and black bears. It also became Montana for portions of the classic Lonesome Dove miniseries.
I headed north with an old chainsaw for my son and cameras for myself. What followed was a rainy September journey through the Rio Grande Gorge, Taos Canyon and Angel Fire, where autumn aspens and a remarkably calm flock of wild turkeys turned an ordinary errand into a very special day.
Explore Rio Chama Private Water Trout Fly Fishing at Rancho del Oso Pardo near Chama, NM, with wild brown and rainbow trout, fly fishing tactics, tackle, seasons, wildlife, access and catch-and-release tips.
Discover Rio Chama Basin Trout Fishing Public Access near Chama, New Mexico, including Sargent Wildlife Management Area, Chama Basin Trailhead, trout species, tackle, flies, lures, camping and seasonal fishing tips.
Cool Heights and Summer Hail: A Family Hike at Ski Santa Fe
Sand, Screams, and the Serpent’s Tail: The Defiant Magic of Cliff’s Amusement Park in Albuquerque
Sparking the Semiquincentennial: The Night Santa Fe Blended Pixels and Pyrotechnics
Redefining the Skyline: The Night Santa Fe Reimagined the 4th of July
Shadows of the Witches, Light of the Mesas: A Horseback Ride Through Ghost Ranch History
The Cold Rush of the San Juans: Trout Fishing the Conejos River at Aspen Glade
Trujillo Meadows Reservoir Trout Fishing