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Thenaturalmedic AdventuresAuthor: Craig aka thenaturalmedic
Hello there, and thanks so much for joining us here! You are probably wondering what this podcast is all about? In this podcast, we will talk about all sorts of outdoor adventures, but primarily, for now, we will focus on hiking and backpacking. No other outdoor adventure is so accessible to so many people! So please join us as we talk about how to hike/backpack and learn how to hike any length trail from your local neighborhood parks to those long trails such as the Appalachian and others worldwide! Remember... "in every walk with nature; one receives far more than he seeks... - John Muir " See you on the trail! Language: en-us Genres: Education, How To, Sports, Wilderness Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Journey Through Valle Caldera
Episode 140
Thursday, 7 August, 2025
Send us a textNote: Audio Only, Please see YouTube for the Video VersionWe explore Valle Caldera National Preserve in New Mexico, a 1.25-million-year-old dormant volcano with a massive magma chamber beneath its surface. The preserve features historic buildings, dramatic weather changes, and breathtaking views of mountain landscapes surrounding the massive caldera depression.• Historic cabin district includes structures dating back decades, each telling stories of the area's ranching history• Weather changes dramatically throughout the day, shifting from clear skies to snowstorms within minutes• The preserve sits atop a massive magma chamber, creating the distinctive ring of mountains around open meadows• San Antonio Cabin area offers stunning views and what might be "the loveliest outhouse views in New Mexico"• Hiking opportunities include the 1.5-mile Cerro La Jara loop and a visit to the "Missing Cabin" movie set• The park is still developing its infrastructure as a relatively new addition to the National Park System• Visitors should note that the entrance gate locks at 5:00 PM sharp with physical chainsMake sure to arrive earlier than I did to have enough time to explore. The gate does lock at 5:00 PM, and if you're locked in, you'll get a citation. For backcountry road access, it's $2 per person in advance on Recreation.gov.Support the show
