Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 hours ago
You know, after eight decades on this earth and countless miles walked across the landscapes of the American Southwest, I've learned that the most memorable adventures often come from the unplanned detours. This Fourth of July was no exception, as Paulette and I discovered during what was supposed to be a leisurely four-mile jaunt through one of our favorite trail systems near Apache Canyon.
The morning started with that familiar anticipation that comes with exploring new territory. Living here in Santa Fe, we've been blessed with an embarrassment of riches when it comes to hiking near Santa Fe. The high desert country surrounding our adopted home offers everything from gentle arroyos to challenging mountain ascents, and after seven years of calling this place home, we still find ourselves discovering hidden gems tucked away in the folds of these ancient hills.
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You know, after eight decades on this earth and countless miles walked across the landscapes of the American Southwest, I've learned that the most memorable adventures often come from the unplanned detours. This Fourth of July was no exception, as Paulette and I discovered during what was supposed to be a leisurely four-mile jaunt through one of our favorite trail systems near Apache Canyon.
The morning started with that familiar anticipation that comes with exploring new territory. Living here in Santa Fe, we've been blessed with an embarrassment of riches when it comes to hiking near Santa Fe. The high desert country surrounding our adopted home offers everything from gentle arroyos to challenging mountain ascents, and after seven years of calling this place home, we still find ourselves discovering hidden gems tucked away in the folds of these ancient hills.
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