In Search of Peak Fall Colors
October 3 ended up being a few days early for peak fall colors in the Valle Vidal this year. Some slopes were at peak, but others still had a good deal of green in the aspens. … More…
Category Archives: Out and About
Troop 91 at Maxwell NWR
Raton’s BSA Troop 91 is very active in outdoors this spring, with another overnight camping trip to the Maxwell Wildlife Refuge. The boys enjoyed camping, cooking, and kayaking in the choppy waters of Lake 13. The Lake 13 campsites are … More…
First Paddle: Lake 13
Lake 13: the largest lake, and only lake open to public access, at the Maxwell Wildlife Refuge. This was actually the second attempt to put in at Lake 13. The first attempt was late summer in 2017. The water was … More…
Raton Troop 91 Backpacks at Sugarite
Raton’s Boy Scout Troop 91 backpacked for two nights on April 26-28 throughout Sugarite Canyon State Park and Lake Dorothey Wildlife Area. The group of boys, each after a full day of school, began hiking with full packs late Friday … More…
Quest for Gysin City
An abandoned mining town, occupied for only a few months back in 1895, and now ‘lost’ out in the forest of Northern New Mexico. It’s not located on any maps. The best locational information is an online reference that describes … More…
Troop 91 Attempts Trinchera Peak
Although the Troop didn’t make it to the summit on account of approaching weather, the boys enjoyed a dayhike of fresh air and mountain views.
More...First Paddle: Laguna Madre
Laguna Madres is a small shallow lake located on the Stubblefield Lake property. It is private property with public access via an Open Gate agreement with the New Mexico Game and Fish. While nearby Stubblefield Lake is sometimes popular with … More…