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@jkday1893 3 сағат бұрын
Thank you for this video, we have been to half of these and agree with you on your assessments. We have never been to Columbine as we are concerned about big crowds whitch typically brings noise and generators. We are going on an exploratory trip to Hopewell to check it out in a couple of weeks. Over the years many of our historical camping areas have burned and so must find other locations. So we are headed north! Always love your videos and tree hugs. HA!
@RobinT-treehugger Сағат бұрын
Glad to help! Thanks for watching.
@TheMonk7423 14 сағат бұрын
Any idea, what the altitude is ?
@RobinT-treehugger 12 сағат бұрын
It is approx 9000'. thanks for watching!
@jimroblyer19 23 сағат бұрын
Excellent review!
@RobinT-treehugger 15 сағат бұрын
Thank you!!
@rogerclark9285 2 күн бұрын
It's actually in the Apache NF but this part is administered by the Gila. The bull elk probably hadn't started to grow their new antlers at that time of year.
@poodleprofessor 3 күн бұрын
Pretty area!
@RobinT-treehugger 3 күн бұрын
Yes, I agree. Trails are everywhere in the Sandias, from Easy to Difficult, choose your adventure!
@TrekkingwithDebandMike 4 күн бұрын
Beautiful hike. We are enjoying Quebec right now but look forward to returning to the Southwest in the fall. I carry a small sunscreen stick of sunscreen for my hands that fits right in my pocket. Gloves work too.
@RobinT-treehugger 4 күн бұрын
Yes, I use sun gloves and Ron just bought some as his hands got sunburned last month in the Gila. Thanks for watching.
@lanemyers2980 4 күн бұрын
Tell the camp host I said hi kzbin.info/www/bejne/qX61pn9obL1mpqcsi=h9GTFO_F0DBbhoqV
@sobanosilva8585 4 күн бұрын
also soooooo dry
@RobinT-treehugger 4 күн бұрын
well, it is the desert. Thanks for watching.
@GaryStedman-zt3qh 6 күн бұрын
We camped here two weeks ago while on a southwest NM trip. We were towing a 16' Lance camper trailer with a Kia Telluride. The one lane road up to the campground has a rough section with steep, rocky and 2 switchbacks. Put the Kia in 4WD and did fine. 12 campsites. Finding a somewhat level site was not easy but we did and were able to level the rig. CG not even 1/2 full (weekday). Nice canyon hike past the group site. When we left my wife walked down the road with a Walkie-talkie (no cell service) to make sure no one was coming up.....NO backing up or passing there with a camper.
@RobinT-treehugger 6 күн бұрын
Thanks for the info. Glad you had a great trip. And thanks for watching!
@SierraEscalante-uk2ks 7 күн бұрын
Thanks so much for posting this video! I’m planning to get there as early as I can on a Tuesday. I have a 29 foot trailer and it looks like there’s plenty of bigger trailers at the site which is reassuring although I am a bit nervous about the drive up. Could you tell me if they only accept cash payment?
@RobinT-treehugger 7 күн бұрын
I am not sure about payment. Many campgrounds have gone to the scan & pay, but the wifi up there is non-existent.....so maybe cash only? The drive up can be tricky as there is a section that is narrow with some blind curves. Take it slow... and have a great time!
@samurain4922 7 күн бұрын
Thank you for this! I was on the fence about this excursion, and your video was very informative about the entire process and makes me feel a lot better! I will be booking for my cruise in july because of YOU! and this will be my first time ever in the ocean so, thank you from the bottom of my happy little heart 🥰
@RobinT-treehugger 7 күн бұрын
You are very welcome! Glad to help. And thanks for watching.
@juliamarple3785 9 күн бұрын
Trail looks good. My late summer plans have changed because I will be taking my elderly dog with me. We will be hanging around the campsites more, and taking easy short hikes.
@RobinT-treehugger 9 күн бұрын
The trails up there are good and I would expect dryer now than when we were there. Have fun.
@richardxstroker 9 күн бұрын
Stayed there once in 2015 on a motorcycle trip to the Grand Canyon, and have returned just north to the Pacheco Canyon area several times with my son. It’s a great place to relax after a day or two in Santa Fe.
@RobinT-treehugger 9 күн бұрын
I agree! It is so nice how close it is to Santa Fe, and yet still in the mountains and nature. Thanks for watching!
@TrekkingwithMikeandDeb 10 күн бұрын
You find the best places
@RobinT-treehugger 9 күн бұрын
Thanks! Wish we could have gone further up the trail this time. We'll have to go back again this summer.
@timthompson8297 11 күн бұрын
Big trailer! I’ve camped the same way as you folks and now that I’m retired, I find a nice travel trailer is m6 favorite now. But I very much prefer to disperse camp. I don’t like neighbors.
@RobinT-treehugger 11 күн бұрын
Thanks! It is a 24' total, including tongue, so not really that big. Yes, we prefer camping away from others, also. We'll see what this year brings!
@annmarie9213 12 күн бұрын
I have benefited so much from your videos! Been out FT two years and you've helped me to save money. I'm living on SS so the help is very much appreciated. THANK YOU! ❤😊🎉
@RobinT-treehugger 12 күн бұрын
You are welcome! That is why we make our videos, to help each other out and still appreciate the beauty of NM.
@triplejsadventures4896 12 күн бұрын
Hey guys, great video. This is one of our favorites in NM. We haven’t been able to get to Clear Creek yet, but it is definitely on the list. Take care!
@RobinT-treehugger 12 күн бұрын
Thanks! We really loved it there.
@abr112010 12 күн бұрын
I’m going soon! What 2 sites would you recommend? I only say 2 just in case one is booked. Thank you in advance!
@RobinT-treehugger 12 күн бұрын
Awesome! We liked all sites except the 2 next to the upper pit toilet (too close together and full sun). I hope you can get a spot, its gorgeous! Thanks for watching.
@johngarcia4440 14 күн бұрын
Thanks for the information....will check out some of them...please next time show a map of where these places are located..
@RobinT-treehugger 14 күн бұрын
Thanks! Actually, I have a map on each campground individual map, so if there is one you want to see more info regarding, you'll find the map there. Thanks for watching!
@adamstewart4157 14 күн бұрын
can i please have the name of the tour operator? or did you just book through Carnival Cruise Lines (with their insane markups $$) ??
@RobinT-treehugger 14 күн бұрын
We did book through Carnival, but there is an independent tour operator who does it also. The price was very close, not a huge difference as I recall.
@timthompson8297 15 күн бұрын
Too many people to suit me.
@RobinT-treehugger 15 күн бұрын
There are plenty of sites away from everyone, but each to their own. Thanks for watching.
@dianesmith2249 15 күн бұрын
Pine campground is usually loud party area, did not sleep well, but very scenic setting.
@RobinT-treehugger 15 күн бұрын
Good to know, thank you!
@marthaee 16 күн бұрын
I’ve seen all kinds of big rigs camped along that road.. they must very experienced, I would have a heart attack trying to maneuver there.. seems the road gets more narrow above San Gregorio TH. Climbs too.. actually becomes a shelf road for a few miles.. beautiful too!
@RobinT-treehugger 15 күн бұрын
No kidding! I don't know how they do it. But it is so gorgeous up there.
@marthaee 16 күн бұрын
Oh and also, it can get busy up there esp on weekends
@marthaee 16 күн бұрын
Although I didn’t have a problem when I went last Friday, but good to note the [much needed] construction on the bridge along 126 just before the FR 70 turnoff.. FYI😊
@RobinT-treehugger 16 күн бұрын
yeah, we saw the construction, too. Luckily, it is a small area of the road being fixed. Thanks for watching!
@juliamarple3785 16 күн бұрын
How the heck did you find that?! It's not showing up good on Google maps, but I will snoop around up there in August, Lord willing. Thanks
@marthaee 16 күн бұрын
You can Google map San Gregorio Lake, it will get you to the road you need to be on for this area
@RobinT-treehugger 16 күн бұрын
When we went up to hike at the Wilderness up there a few yrs ago, we saw all the people camping along that road. We asked the camp host and he told us all about it. Looks great!
@boriquavalentino2186 16 күн бұрын
All of your videos are so amazing and always so informative thank you for sharing your adventures with us ☺️ I really hope to make it to half the places you both have visited!
@RobinT-treehugger 16 күн бұрын
Thank YOU so much! Glad to help.
@got2b4now 16 күн бұрын
So gorgeous!
@RobinT-treehugger 16 күн бұрын
Yes, if you are looking for an alpine paradise campground, this is it! Thanks for watching.
@TrekkingwithMikeandDeb 17 күн бұрын
I always enjoy seeing New Mexico and plan to return in the fall. Keep it up.
@RobinT-treehugger 17 күн бұрын
Thank you! And thanks for watching.
@poodleprofessor 19 күн бұрын
Nice campground.
@RobinT-treehugger 19 күн бұрын
Very! And in such a gorgeous area!
@johnadams7323 20 күн бұрын
Hey Dylan, Im sure you know, but if you continue up the road you will be at Fenton Lake. Safe travels 👍
@robertsurtees4380 20 күн бұрын
Saw a bunch of ice fisherman one winter at Fenton Lake. Beautiful spot.
@RobinT-treehugger 19 күн бұрын
Yes, and we hope to get there sometime this year if we can get reservations. 😀
@RobinT-treehugger 20 күн бұрын
FYI : We did meet one of our followers on this trip, and I want to remind everyone - if you see us out feel free to come up and introduce yourself! We love meeting you and want to know what videos you liked, what campgrounds you may have visited from our recommendations, or any comments or information you have. Thanks!
@glennamesquita679 20 күн бұрын
Looks great 👍 Any recommendations or tips when coming with RV?
@RobinT-treehugger 20 күн бұрын
If you want the hookup sites, they are on the inside of the loop and are first to go.. the outer loop sites don't have hookups but are still nice. Enjoy, and thanks for watching!
@ruthduarte7754 21 күн бұрын
Hello, any of these campgrounds can ATVs be taken? Thank you for sharing.
@jkday1893 21 күн бұрын
HI there, chances are, no, we usually do dispersed camping in the forest if we take our atv's. Generally, any campground that sees heavy use and has a camp host, does not allow atv's. Unfortunately this is a result of discourteous atv users. It's always the few who ruin it for others. We have a place in the mountains and down the road there is dispersed camping... on a weekend a large group were camping, atv's and dirt bikes and the kids ran from 8 AM to dark all day at high speeds. A neighbor went to ask them to ease up and he was pushed to the ground, breaking a hip. Police and ambulance were called. As long-time atvers we believe in courtesy, picking up litter (easy to haul on an atv), and "staying the trail" so that we can all continue to enjoy. Happy camping and atving!
@RobinT-treehugger 20 күн бұрын
No, I don't think any of the National Forest campgrounds allow ATVs, and none of the state parks. Your best bet is BLM or boondocking locations. Sorry!
@marksimons4108 25 күн бұрын
That looked amazing what a tour and so cheap and that cathedral was enormous did you go in??
@RobinT-treehugger 25 күн бұрын
It was a great tour! There are lots of "Beatles" tours there, but we really enjoyed this one. No, we didn't get to the cathedral. It looks fantastic, maybe next time we're there. Thanks for watching!
@MichaelWilliams-ro9bm 25 күн бұрын
Ah- gear-ee. Not sure how you pronounced it in the video, but pronounce it this way
@RobinT-treehugger 25 күн бұрын
I have heard it so many ways, lol. Thanks for watching!
@heatherfeather654 27 күн бұрын
Was it 2003 0r 2023?
@RobinT-treehugger 27 күн бұрын
It was last year, 2023.
@jeffstever7754 27 күн бұрын
I used to work as the executive Stewart on platform grants
@jamesgunn1606 29 күн бұрын
Nice Vid I'd sure like to check out that area ! The filming at foot leval was a cool affect.
@RobinT-treehugger 29 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@triplejsadventures4896 29 күн бұрын
We stayed there back in June of 2018 and loved it. There are some other nice campgrounds and boondocking areas we want to explore some time later. Take care guys!
@RobinT-treehugger 29 күн бұрын
Yeah, we had hoped to go there last month and explore the area but the forest service was doing controlled burn closeby so we skipped it. This time was a last minute decision. Will definitely go back though.
@denisebaptista8346 Ай бұрын
Dylan did a great job crossing those rivers!
@RobinT-treehugger Ай бұрын
Yes, he was fine after the first 2. And thank you for watching!
@PaleHorseOfTheDeep Ай бұрын
Great video. It really helped me to see ahead as far as what I can expect on my drive up there in a few days.
@RobinT-treehugger Ай бұрын
Thanks, glad to help!
@deborahokon3350 Ай бұрын
Thanks, it’s fun watching your travels and imagining for our future. Did you go down to the lake? If so, did it look good for swimming?
@RobinT-treehugger Ай бұрын
You are welcome! We did not go down to the lake, but it didn't look like there was a swimming area at all, plus it looks very deep. There might be an area, but we didn't see it. Thanks for watching.
@BackpackingWithJason Ай бұрын
Love those creek side views. I think your Fur baby was loving it too. Incredibly beautiful area 👍🏻👍🏻
@RobinT-treehugger Ай бұрын
Haha, yes Dylan did awesome once he got over his initial fear. The video just doesn't do the area justice. Wish we could have stayed longer and gone farther upstream.
@juliamarple3785 Ай бұрын
♡♡♡
@RobinT-treehugger Ай бұрын
thanks for watching!
@robertsurtees4380 Ай бұрын
Love this place. The changing water levels make it a different hike every time.
@RobinT-treehugger Ай бұрын
Yes! We were there 3 weeks before and water level was higher and flow rate was up, so we were glad we had decided to wait to backpack. Thanks for watching.
@TrekkingwithMikeandDeb Ай бұрын
What a good dog!
@RobinT-treehugger Ай бұрын
Yes, he is amazing! Thanks for watching.
@johnadams7323 Ай бұрын
I met Dylan when he was a pup, and he was quite the Gentleman.👍
@poodleprofessor Ай бұрын
Neat place. Hard to hear you over the music sometimes.
@RobinT-treehugger Ай бұрын
Thanks, unfortunately it was very windy so the music was needed.
@poodleprofessor Ай бұрын
@@RobinT-treehugger ah, gotcha. 👍🏼
@47AndyT Ай бұрын
I just thought it should be stated, as I am familiar with many NM campgrounds and State Parks. Thanks!
@47AndyT Ай бұрын
Your video seems like its geared toward small to medium RVs, not Class A motorhomes!
@RobinT-treehugger Ай бұрын
True. We don't usually go places that will work for Class A sized RVs. Sorry!