ABQDog - Autumn Getaway in Chama

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Autumn Getaway in Chama Setting out the last Saturday in October, I thought we'd have missed most of the fall foliage, but was delighted that the bosque glowed yellow all through Abiquiu. Even further north the white aspen trunks were a beautiful contrast to the dark green conifers--even the brush was silvery and purple. But a couple of hours traveling through the incredibly beautiful landscape of northern New Mexico, we arrived at The Elk Horn Lodge in Chama.
	Our extremely cozy, wood-paneled cabin had a cute little kitchen (with fridge, stove, toaster, and coffeemaker), large bathroom, and plenty of space for eating, working, or curling up with a good bone. Right outside our front door were acres of land for those post-prandial walks, and the Rio Chama was just a two-minute walk behind our cabin. And talk about quiet--not a sound!
Although there were lots of trails right outside the door, we were in an adventurous mood and headed north on Hwy. 17. We quickly entered Colorado and found many, many beautiful hiking areas right off the road like Trujillo Meadows, Red Hook Trail, and Spruce Hole.
	After hours spent crackling through the leaves, we'd worked up quite an appetite. We continued north, amid spectacular mountain scenery, until we discovered Mrs. Rios restaurant at a picturesque bend in the road. We all sat out on their wide, sunny deck, enjoying the expansive valley, towering mountains, and delicious food before heading back to Chama for the night.

	...then quiet and serene Abiquiu Lake
ride the narrow gauge Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad which winds through the San Juan Mountains to Antonito, Colorado, and is open from Memorial Day week-end through October 21st visit nearby Los Ojos, stroll the quiet streets, peruse its galleries and the wonderful Tierra Wools hand weavers in early spring, watch for the Brazos Falls in the Brazos Cliffs Wildlife Refuge bounce your way down the Rio Grande on a white-water rafting tour For more information on Chama, visit Chama.com.

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