Deer Trap Mesa Trail
One of the finger mesas extending east from the Pajarito Plateau, Deer Trap Mesa offers the most consistently scenic hikes on the plateau.
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Butterfly Rites of Spring III: Flower Munchers
Brown Elfin is of a group of Hairstreaks (Callophrys spp.) that we see in spring; many are Elfins.
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Butterfly Rites of Spring II: Desert Hilltoppers
After overwintering as pupae, several species of whites and orangetips eclose in early spring and immediately set about searching for mates on desert hilltops.
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Tsankawi Loop Trail
If you are looking for a scenic trail with plenty of cultural resources and scenic vistas to enjoy, then check out the Tsankawi Loop Trail in the detached section of Bandelier National Monument.
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Coyotes & Food
To different people and cultures, the coyote carries diverse significance. But outside of the meaning we give these animals, they have a natural purpose of their own.
Butterfly Rites of Spring I: Adult Hibernators
Each of our resident butterflies has a plan to survive winter.
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Upper Water Canyon Trail to the Meadow
The Upper Water Canyon Trail in the Santa Fe National Forest makes a great hike any time of year.
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New Mexico Naturalist: Brooke Harper
Brooke Harper is our February 2021 New Mexico Naturalist in this series from the Pajarito Environmental Education Center.
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