Go New Mexico
Photo Journal
by Kchisos

PECOS
WILDERNESS
AREA
Summer / Fall 2006

go new mexico photo journal
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The Pecos Wilderness Area in the Santa Fe National Forest is one of the most popular outdoor destinations in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains in north-central New Mexico. Its natural beauty is matched only by its abundance of outdoor recreational opporunities. Its proximity to Santa Fe, just 30 minutes away, makes it very accessible for easy day trips. Overnight visitors can choose from cabins, vacation rentals, and several campgrounds. Popular outdoor activities include fishing, hiking, horseback riding and winter sports, just to name a few. The Village of Pecos, which lies at the eastern edge of the wilderness, is a small, friendly community where visitors can get gas, groceries and supplies, dine out at several fine restaurants and cafes, and visit the puebloan ruins at the Pecos National Historical Park just east of town.

The photographs in this photo tour were taken in during the late summer and early fall of 2006. They highlight the scenic drive into the wilderness and some of the mountain trails along the way. Related links for the Pecos Wilderness and the Village of Pecos are listed near the bottom of this page.
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Click on the images (below) to see the larger versions. Use the navigation menu at the bottom of each page to move from picture to picture in this gallery.

"Framed Tranquility"
Monastary Lake
Near Pecos, New Mexico

Monastary Lake lies just to the north of the Village of Pecos.

"Crossing the Mora"
The Mora River
Near Cowles, New Mexico

The Mora River is just one of the many mountain
streams that feed into the Pecos River.

"Pecos River Pass"
Along the Pecos River
Near Pecos, New Mexico

A touch of fall color adorns the banks of the Pecos River.

"Ground Cover"
Along a Mountain Trail
Near Terrero, New Mexico

Sprouting oak leaves blanket the ground along a mountain trail.

"Pecos River Crossing"
Along the Pecos River
Near Terrero, New Mexico

An old and long abandoned wooden bridge spans the Pecos River.

"Glorious Pecos Sunset"
Pecos Wilderness
Near Pecos, New Mexico

Just one of many beautiful sunsets in the Pecos Wilderness.

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Related Online Resources
Santa Fe National Forest
The Village of Pecos
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Purchasing Prints
Prints of the images within are available for purchase through Kchisos Gallery, my physical art gallery in Santa Fe, New Mexico. All images are available in 8 x 10 inch and 11 x 14 inch prints, while some are also available in 16 x 20 inch prints. Contact me at my gallery for pricing and additional information about print orders.
NOTE: because I have several photo journal web sites containing several hundred images, it is important to reference both the title of the web site (in this case: Go New Mexico Photo Journal) and the title of the image (as it appears above the image on the individual image page) when inquiring about print orders.

Keith Williams, Photographer and Owner
Kchisos Gallery
At the Inn and Spa at Loretto
211 Old Santa Fe Trail
Santa Fe, NM 87501
Office 505-982-0086
Cell 432-294-2717
Email: kwilliams@kchisos.com
Web Site: www.kchisosgallery.com
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