There’s always something happening outdoors on the Pajarito Plateau!
Despite the heavy drought and wildfires that have plagued our region and changed the butterfly populations in certain areas, butterfly watchers and lepidopterists have recorded some rare butterflies and interesting butterfly activity in New Mexico, including mating Desert Viceroys, Mourning Cloak larvae groups, a Nevada Cloudywing, and a Poling’s Hairstreak.
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Terry Foxx explores the accessibility of the section of Canada del Buey Trail from Meadow Lane to Rover Blvd. in White Rock. This is a easily accessible trail with much to explore.
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A place of history, this area has had many changes from the first ski area to a Girl Scout day camp, to the Santa Fe National Forest.
Have you been hoping to hike up Sawyers Hill Trail? Terry Foxx evaluates the accessibility of this trail for curious hikers.
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Learn about the Old Road Trail and its accessibility features as Terry Foxx travels the trail using her Rollator Walker.
Take some time and immerse yourself in the colors of spring with Terry Foxx. Discover and explore the dominant spring flower colors of our area and what these colors mean for the wildlife.
Butterflies are out and about as spring has arrived in New Mexico, and Steve Cary and his fellow butterfly watchers have recently discovered amazing characteristics and habits of some of these winged creatures, including Mourning Cloaks and Duskywings.
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Join Terry Foxx as she rates the accessibility of the Kwage Mesa utility road. This is one of the best trails she has explored and gives a sense of being out of the hustle and bustle.
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Join Sue Watts on a sensory adventure with your nature journal. Smell the pine and creosote bush, touch the bark and grass, and taste the fresh herbs from the garden.
Terry Foxx explores the Alamo Boundary Trail and describes the accessibility of this trail among the beautiful young aspens.
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