The Scenic Route
On a beautiful Saturday, we took a drive to Albuquerque. It was National Park Week, so we figured a new park was in order. We opted to take the scenic route versus the freeway, and it was definitely...
View ArticleSummer Adventures ~ June 2016
Since we are now finishing up our second full week of school (already!!), I figured I had better try and catch up on our summer activities! Of course, if I were a smart person (which obviously I am...
View ArticleSummer Adventures ~ July 2016
July was another wild and crazy month in the Harper house. It started with a trip to Lubbock, Texas. This was the kids’ first time to Texas, so we were able to add it to our map! While we were there,...
View ArticleFeels Like Spring!
The weather on Friday and Saturday was absolutely amazing! When you stepped outside, you almost had to laugh at the groundhog, because winter was nowhere to be found! Beautiful sun up above, but...
View ArticleHiking the Canyon
Last weekend we took a drive down the road to Ponderosa Campground. From there, we jumped on the trail that would take us down into Frijoles Canyon. This happens to be the same canyon we spend a lot of...
View ArticleTsankawi Prehistoric Sites
The Tsankawi Prehistoric Sites are absolutely amazing. Besides the trail and scenery being incredibly beautiful, the history is fascinating. Perhaps the most amazing thing about Tsankawi is that you...
View ArticleCerro Grande
At 10,199 feet, the summit of Cerro Grande is the highest point in Bandelier National Monument. It is only two miles from the parking area to the summit, so it is not a very long hike, but it...
View ArticleMother’s Day Hike
According to Nathan, ‘normal’ moms want to go to a movie on Mother’s Day, not hike 13.5 miles, climbing into and out of a 500-foot canyon twice. Who wants to sit in a theater when I can be out on the...
View ArticleKasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument
Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished. ~Lao Tzu
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