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Ready to get back out there? Join me, along with 500+ others as we explore the four corners area. Once a month, you'll receive a newsletter discovering the wonders and sacredness of the American Southwest. If you love adventure or are just curious about the wild west, you have come to the right place!

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Southwest Treasures Newsletter- Celebrating the diversity, magic, mystery, culture and history of Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico and Utah! Quick Link: Fourcornering's website January 18, 2024-This weeks post is about the mystery & history of the Anasazi culture Chaco Canyon Ruins Secrets to the Anasazi Culture Hello There Reader Every time I visit these ancient sites, I come away with a sense of awe and wonder how on earth the Ancestral Puebloans even made it in this very dry area. But, like...

orbs dancing around hot balloons

Southwest Treasures Newsletter- Celebrating the diversity, magic, mystery, culture and history of Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico and Utah! Quick Link: Fourcornering's website October 30, 2025 Hello There Reader Flying over the Rio Grande near ABQ Riding in a hot air balloon had always been on my bucket list, and a few years ago, I finally made it happen. It meant waking up many hours before sunrise because I lived in the tiny town of Cerrillos, NM. I was to meet the Rainbow Ryders crew near...

stairs at the La Posada Resort in Santa Fe, NM

Southwest Treasures Newsletter- Celebrating the diversity, magic, mystery, culture and history of Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico and Utah! Quick Link: Fourcornering's website September 29, 2025 Hey There Reader As Halloween approaches, what better time to wander into Santa Fe’s storied past? This oldest capital city in America has no shortage of legends—and The Santa Fe Ghosts and History Tour is the perfect way to discover them. This region has witnessed centuries of human triumphs and...

labryinth among the pines

Southwest Treasures Newsletter- Celebrating the diversity, magic, mystery, culture and history of Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico and Utah! Quick Link: Fourcornering's website September 12, 2025 Hello There Reader While I was living in the White Mountains of Arizona, I had an opportunity to build a seven-circuit “Cretan” labyrinth, named after those found in ancient Greece on a friends property. The location was decided on the south side and down a short incline from her home. There were plenty...

creek flowing thru trees in San Luis Valley, CO

Southwest Treasures Newsletter- Celebrating the diversity, magic, mystery, culture and history of Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico and Utah! Quick Link: Fourcornering's website August 1, 2025 Hello There Reader An Easy Hike for the Whole Family This adventure offers something special in every season, inviting you to step outside and embrace the beauty of the great outdoors. The creek up to the falls in the summer It's also the perfect place for friends and family to get together plus give your...

tules playing cards with the men

Southwest Treasures Newsletter- Celebrating the diversity, magic, mystery, culture and history of Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico and Utah! Quick Link: Fourcornering's website July 28, 2025 Hello There Reader The True Grit of Women Who Gambled for Power, Freedom, and Fortune Women can be just as rough and tough as men. The ladies of the “Wild West” in this posting were notorious female gamblers. Fierce and strong as any man, but in a different way. In this time period women had to use their...

divers swimming the Blue Hole ouside of Santa Rosa

Southwest Treasures Newsletter- Celebrating the diversity, magic, mystery, culture and history of Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico and Utah! Quick Link: Fourcornering's website June 26, 2025 Hello There Reader Take the Plunge into One of America’s Wildest Hidden Gems Summer is here and the days are longer and hotter. Time to check out one of the coolest, bluest swimming spots in the country—New Mexico’s legendary Blue Hole where you can dive, jump or cannonball into. This unexpected oasis in the...

a plastic box full of misc items to take and give back for a geocache adventure

Southwest Treasures Newsletter- Celebrating the diversity, magic, mystery, culture and history of Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico and Utah! Quick Link: Fourcornering's website June 13, 2025 Hello There Reader Did you know many U.S. national parks offer geocaching adventures? It’s a fun and easy way to explore the outdoors with the whole family—and now you can do it right from your phone! Just visit geocaching.com and download the app to get started. There’s a free version and a paid option with...

over the cab RV motorhome with blue stripes on the side

Southwest Treasures Newsletter- Celebrating the diversity, magic, mystery, culture and history of Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico and Utah! Quick Link: Fourcornering's website June 8, 2025 Northwestern RV Parks and Campgrounds in New Mexico This was our RV home for 5 years Welcome to a lifestyle that anyone can appreciate and learn to love. If you enjoy history, nature, and wide-open skies, then RVing in Northwestern New Mexico (Part one) will satisfy your craving for ancient sites and peaceful...

person walking with flashlight in a cave

Southwest Treasures Newsletter- Celebrating the diversity, magic, mystery, culture and history of Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico and Utah! Quick Link: Fourcornering's website May 23, 2025 Lava Tubes near Flagstaff, AZ Hello There Reader With summer right around the corner, it's the perfect time to get out and start exploring! Are you intrigued by ghosts or drawn to exploring off-the-beaten paths? Adventure is one of my greatest passions, and I thoroughly enjoyed visiting the town of...

hummingbird getting nectar from a pink flower

Southwest Treasures Newsletter- Celebrating the diversity, magic, mystery, culture and history of Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico and Utah! Quick Link: Fourcornering's website April 15, 2025-This weeks post is about the migration of the hummingbirds into southern Arizona. Located in a deep cleft lies between Mexico’s Sierra Madre, the Sonoran and Chihuahuan deserts and the Rocky Mountains – Ramsey Canyon has a secret. Hello There Reader April through September is excellent for birders to...