This Unknown Preserve is THE Hidden Gem of Northern New Mexico (Truck Camping Van Life Adventures)

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  • Опубліковано 24 сер 2023
  • This week I explore some hidden gems in Northern New Mexico. I find an incredible hike in the Valles Caldera Preserve and then venture to a stunning site just outside of Los Alamos!
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    Valles Caldera Hidden Valley Trailhead: 35.838800, -106.491925
    Longmire Cabin: 35.866156, -106.516626
    Natural Arch via Old Mitchell Trail: 35.911759, -106.334515
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 54

  • @georgiacorey954
    @georgiacorey954 10 місяців тому +7

    Lol, we love Longmire too. Had no idea his cabin was in NM & not WY, too funny.

  • @bonniepwtf
    @bonniepwtf 10 місяців тому +15

    I too am a big Longmire fan and it was so cool seeing the cabin. Your excellent photography skills were very much on display throughout this video.👏

  • @TradeWise1000
    @TradeWise1000 10 місяців тому +4

    This is America!!! When I think of America this wide beautiful land is what I think of

  • @vince4316
    @vince4316 10 місяців тому +5

    LOVE LONGMIRE... THAT'S AWESOME

  • @billyhendoe4170
    @billyhendoe4170 10 місяців тому +4

    Thanks for showing Walt Longmires cabin, a great series.

  • @AnMarie711
    @AnMarie711 10 місяців тому +1

    Seeing another side of new Mexico has been wonderful. Such beauty there

  • @Talaria567
    @Talaria567 10 місяців тому +1

    I know these are short hikes but you should really try out a backpack with hip support. It’s a game changer in comfort and storage. Not for everyone though.

  • @lesleyhughes3174
    @lesleyhughes3174 9 місяців тому +2

    Thank you Nate. Stunning videography. So pleased for you that you got to do this adventure for yourself. The editing after was something else I'm sure😊👍👏

  • @denisfournier984
    @denisfournier984 10 місяців тому +1

    THat's some awesome scenery. When I think of New Mexico I don't think of mountains and forests, I usually think of white sand deserts. Cool!

  • @maxineoliver7404
    @maxineoliver7404 10 місяців тому +3

    This is soooo beautiful (with the meadow, flowers, butterflies,🦋 bees,🐝 etc.), that you don't want to leave!! Thanks for sharing!🏞🤗

  • @RedFarewell008
    @RedFarewell008 10 місяців тому +4

    Walt!!!

  • @Your_Lifestyle_Business
    @Your_Lifestyle_Business 10 місяців тому +2

    Hey Element Life! Your recent video about discovering hidden gems in Northern New Mexico was truly captivating. The Valles Caldera Preserve hike and the stunning site near Los Alamos that you showcased were absolutely breathtaking. Keep up the fantastic work, and I'm looking forward to more of your van life adventures!

  • @kris_5
    @kris_5 10 місяців тому

    Your last few videos are making me homesick!
    Así Es Nuevo México

  • @RiteOn
    @RiteOn 10 місяців тому +2

    yup . . . recognized it right away . . . kool

  • @llorylloyd
    @llorylloyd 9 місяців тому +2

    WOW this is the kind of video I love watching. Love the educational/learning aspect of places I know I'll never be able to go. Very reminiscent of Tristan's videos at SUV RVing. Thank you for this amazing video.

  • @erichillphoto
    @erichillphoto 10 місяців тому +1

    I lived in Los Alamos/White Rock in 2017-2018 and loved it so much. I didn’t get to explore a ton, but it is such a magical place!

  • @georgiacorey954
    @georgiacorey954 10 місяців тому +3

    Beautiful scenery, I loved the closeups of The Monarchs, gorgeous. They migrate to NM in the west, from what I remember reading some time ago.

  • @AskIveSolar
    @AskIveSolar 9 місяців тому +1

    Longmire was such a good show. Nice to see that cabin!

  • @ThisWontEndWell
    @ThisWontEndWell 10 місяців тому

    The space inside the arch is shaped like a crow, that's really cool.

  • @jacknimble1
    @jacknimble1 10 місяців тому +5

    Good stuff. Glad to see you back on the road. I love this content. More please.

  • @JohnLowe-kt5gr
    @JohnLowe-kt5gr 10 місяців тому +1

    New Mexico looks so lovely!

  • @RonInAVan
    @RonInAVan 10 місяців тому +7

    That looked like a great hike, loved the drone shots. Stay safe!!

  • @meercatt
    @meercatt 10 місяців тому

    Valles Caldera seen from the main road is incredible .. the scale is hard to fathom😊

  • @pnwusa
    @pnwusa 10 місяців тому +1

    thanks for sharing northeasten new mexico. especially longmire's ranch and that saaaweeet arch. stoked the rain cleared out and ye got to hike that trail to share it.
    continued travel mercies and blessings. 🕊

    • @strada5052
      @strada5052 10 місяців тому

      More like North Central NM

    • @ellafields9424
      @ellafields9424 8 місяців тому

      THANKS for a great informative video. Great information on the Longmire cabins. Really enjoyed that show & like the clarification on the location. I've lived in SW NM over 22 years but have not been up north much - health issues keep me close to home. Look forward to more videos.
      Happy Trails

  • @nilasink3270
    @nilasink3270 10 місяців тому +1

    Fantastic landscape & views.

  • @leann4925
    @leann4925 10 місяців тому

    Have really enjoyed seeing parts of New Mexico that I haven't. Thanks and be safe.

  • @maryusa8526
    @maryusa8526 9 місяців тому

    Very beautiful presentation of this area. You are a talented artist with the camera/video. Thank you for sharing.

  • @betsyc5123
    @betsyc5123 10 місяців тому

    I hope Shannon’s FL house was ok during the hurricane.

  • @shawneeb3771
    @shawneeb3771 10 місяців тому

    What an incredible place a perfect picture of peace and beauty. I used to stay a lot in Taos and Santa Fe, miss it so much. Thank you for sharing your trip. Have you ever been to Kit Carson Park, over by Taos it used to be amazing? Take Care and Stay Safe.

  • @micheleelliott4726
    @micheleelliott4726 10 місяців тому +1

    What a great hike. Thanks for sharing.

  • @librab103
    @librab103 9 місяців тому

    I love these hidden gems.

  • @nancylagoyda5337
    @nancylagoyda5337 10 місяців тому +1

    Love your drone shots! Wonderful hikes. To bad Shannon couldn’t go with you.

  • @smc65714
    @smc65714 10 місяців тому +1

    Great Video!

  • @JoHarmon-hg7wz
    @JoHarmon-hg7wz 10 місяців тому +2

    We live in such a beautiful country!! To bad some people don't respect it. Your video is outstanding. WOW your rest spot was gorgeous! I love the mountains and forest. I sure you hope you carry bear spray.

  • @TXMEDRGR
    @TXMEDRGR 10 місяців тому +1

    That was a great little trip, I bet it was relaxing and recharged your batteries. Thanks for sharing it.

  • @alvinmousseau1100
    @alvinmousseau1100 10 місяців тому +1

    Awesome video

  • @thexxit
    @thexxit 10 місяців тому +1

    Absolutely gorgeous area. Thanks for taking us along!

  • @cheriwinden3856
    @cheriwinden3856 10 місяців тому

    Excellent video of nature!

  • @MetalVentor
    @MetalVentor 10 місяців тому

    Excellent video. Keep up the great work 👍.

  • @ElwoodAndersonNV
    @ElwoodAndersonNV 10 місяців тому +2

    Great trip videos, Nate, particularly this last one. I spent some time in Los Alamos a few years back, but the only hike I took was the one around the town. Keep up the good work!

  • @mayploy6869
    @mayploy6869 10 місяців тому

    loved this one and love NM!

  • @freedomdove
    @freedomdove 9 місяців тому

    Beautiful!

  • @RicardoRMedina
    @RicardoRMedina 10 місяців тому

    Awesome episode!

  • @devineyfajr
    @devineyfajr 10 місяців тому

    So you did get to the Caldera. I haven't fished the East Fork yet but it's on my list. Coming back out in two weeks but not sure if we'll visit the Jemez, since we spent a lot of time there in May.

  • @devineyfajr
    @devineyfajr 10 місяців тому

    I think I heard there are a bunch of arches in the northeast corner of NM. Not well known.

  • @peterrabbitroberts4469
    @peterrabbitroberts4469 9 місяців тому +1

    Just found your site really enjoyed your hike/could you tell me where this park is in NM.I camp in the El Morro area of NM

  • @j.f.l.7649
    @j.f.l.7649 10 місяців тому

    Magma😉

  • @frankjoseph4273
    @frankjoseph4273 10 місяців тому

    There was a big mountain there. Parts of it were found west of the Mississippi river

  • @alphpup3281
    @alphpup3281 10 місяців тому +1

    Check out Zuni, Ramah, El Morro Rock, and the Ice caves in El Malpais, not very well travelled but interesting.

  • @LtDan-ov6bf
    @LtDan-ov6bf 10 місяців тому

    👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @irisg447
    @irisg447 10 місяців тому

    Beautiful scenery. But the earth is 13,000 yrs old. Maybe you should check out creation and not just the evolution view. New Mexico is all about evolution!