Juan Tomas Canyon, Cibola National Forest, NM 4/26/17

New Mexico Mountain Club 6-mile walk in the Juan Tomas Open Space south of Tijeras.  I call it a walk as there was very little  elevation change (~1000 feet.) Walked through prairie-like areas and more dense forest. Typical New Mexico spring day: sunny, cool and windy.

 Turkey tracks but no wild turkeys in sight. 

Trail was still muddy from yesterday's rain.

Mt Maunganui Round-About hike, NZ, 2/28/17

Last hike of our month-long stay in New Zealand: walked around the base of Mt Maunganui, located at the end of our beach. and then climbed to the top,  A peak experience with one fabulous vista after the other. Perfect finale to our trip!