Vermontor from his sailboat inNewport, Rhode Island. We’re similar in that we summered together up in the Adirondacks, both lived for a long time in Europe and then settled in quaint mountain towns in America where we continue to live out our passion for sharing...
It is classified as one of the Mountain states, although only about half of its area lies in the Rocky Mountains. It borders Wyoming and Nebraska to the north, Nebraska and Kansas to the east, Oklahoma and New Mexico to the south, and Utah to the west. Colorado was admitted to the ...
Other articles where Sierra Madre Occidental is discussed: Mexico: Physiographic regions: The largely volcanic Sierra Madre Occidental, which forms the western border of the Mexican Plateau, has an average elevation of 8,000–9,000 feet (2,400–2,700 met
Nearby towns like Ruidoso and Mescalero make accessing this incredible region easy, turning it into a go-to destination for skiing and outdoor adventures. Whether you’re hitting the slopes or just soaking in the views, Sierra Blanca Peak is a highlight that captures the spirit of New Mexico...
Taos, New Mexico photo by Phillip Capper The New Mexican Taos is fairly unusual as far as the usual mountain towns go: the desert of New Mexico meets alpine mountains in an eclectic mix of all things Native American, Hispanic and even a pinch of New Age mellowness. ...
Welcome! Local Freshies® is your one stop shop on the ‘local scoop’ in mountain towns throughout North America. We feature the latest news, travel tips, destination guides, and inspiration so that you can “Be A Local Wherever You Go!” ...
Puebla lives in the shadow of the active Popocatepetl volcano, which provides a spectacular backdrop to one of Mexico’s Pueblos Magicos (magic towns). Characterized by its colorful, Talavera-tiled buildings and hailed as the birthplace of mole poblano, Puebla is Mexico at its best....
Nestled at the base of the Sangre de Cristo Mountain Range in northern New Mexico at an elevation of 8,500 feet lays a community for all seasons, Angel Fire. One of the fastest growing resort towns in the Southwest, there is something for everyone! The winter brings blue skies, sunshine,...
The Rockies are the largest mountain range in North America, running from northeastern British Columbia to New Mexico. Formed between 80 and 55 million years ago from tectonic plates sliding around, the Rockies are notable for their dramatic jagged peaks, further sculpted by the movement of glacier...
Nearby towns like Ruidoso and Mescalero make accessing this incredible region easy, turning it into a go-to destination for skiing and outdoor adventures. Whether you’re hitting the slopes or just soaking in the views, Sierra Blanca Peak is a highlight that captures the spirit of New Mexico...