Exploring Old Mines by OHV | Old Wagon Trail Mine at Lake Mohave

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.

Ute Lake New Mexico: Fishing, Camping, Wildlife & Visitor Guide

Discover Ute Lake New Mexico, a scenic Canadian River reservoir near Logan and Tucumcari. Explore largemouth and smallmouth bass, crappie and walleye fishing, seasonal techniques, spinning tackle, camping, wildlife, boat access and nearby lodging.

Ute Lake New Mexico Bass Fishing: Largemouth & Smallmouth Guide

Ute Lake in northeastern New Mexico offers outstanding opportunities to pursue largemouth and smallmouth bass among rocky points, submerged channels and sandstone shorelines. Discover seasonal fishing patterns, productive water temperatures, baitcasting and spinning tackle, public boat access, camping, lodging and the remarkable state-record smallmouth caught at Ute Lake.

Ute Lake New Mexico Walleye Fishing: Best Lures, Seasons and Locations

Ute Lake in northeastern New Mexico offers rewarding walleye fishing among rocky points, submerged channels and broad open-water structure. Discover seasonal fishing patterns, productive water temperatures, spinning rods and reels, jigging techniques, public boat access, camping and lodging near Logan and Tucumcari.

Conchas Lake New Mexico Walleye Fishing: Best Lures, Seasons & Locations

Conchas Lake in northeastern New Mexico offers exciting walleye fishing among rocky points, submerged channels and sandstone cliffs. Explore productive water temperatures, spinning rods and reels, jigging techniques, seasonal fishing patterns, public access, camping and lodging near Tucumcari.

Conchas Lake New Mexico Bass Fishing: Largemouth & Smallmouth Guide

From rocky smallmouth points to sheltered largemouth coves, Conchas Lake offers outstanding warmwater fishing opportunities in northeastern New Mexico. Explore seasonal bass patterns, baitcasting and spinning tackle, productive water temperatures, boat access, camping and lodging near historic Tucumcari.

Conchas Lake New Mexico: Bass, Walleye, Crappie Fishing & Camping

Explore Conchas Lake New Mexico, a warmwater fishing destination near historic Tucumcari. Learn where and how to catch largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, crappie and walleye, along with tackle recommendations, public access, camping, lodging and travel information.

Conchas Lake State Park: Bass, Walleye, Crappie Fishing & Camping

Discover Conchas Lake State Park, one of northeastern New Mexico’s great warmwater fishing destinations. From rocky smallmouth points to sheltered largemouth coves, crappie schools and walleye structure, this guide covers fishing techniques, seasonal patterns, tackle, public access, camping and travel.

Black Lake, New Mexico: Wildlife and the Lonesome Dove Filming Location

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.

Capturing Fall Colors in Angel Fire: A Photographer’s Autumn Journey

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.

New Mexico Outdoors Blog

Red Cliffs National Conservation Area

Red Cliffs National Conservation Area

The Red Cliffs National Conservation Area is a 44,724-acre National Conservation Area located in southwest Utah, north of St. George at the northeastern-most edge of the Mojave Desert. Santa Clara is a small resort town in southwest Utah, 124 miles north of Las Vegas,...

Pecos River La Gruta Air 2S

Pecos River La Gruta

La Guta, Our Lady of Guadalupe Groto, built and maintained by Pedro Gallegos in Villanueva, New Mexico. Villanueva is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in San Miguel County, New Mexico, United States. Known as La Cuesta until 1890, it is located...