Are Those Trees Up Ahead?

A few weeks ago, we dug in the back of our closets for long pants, real shoes, and jackets. Then we piled into the van and set our sights northward in search of a more familiar form of green. Captured below is the difference in elevation (and vegetation) of 3,000 feet...

Nestled in the upper realms of Lincoln National Forest is Cloudcroft, New Mexico -- AKA Wonderland of Tall Green Trees.  Breathing deeply (and often) of the crisp mountain air, we chose to take on the Osha Trail.  (In the last post, I made a comment about another hike being the "first" ... we have the opportunity for that to remain true since the Osha trail is in NM, and I was, of course, referring to our first hike in Texas.)

Seconds after beginning our hike, we decided that this area would definitely be one of our go-to get-aways during this Blissful time in life.  Just a little further up the trail, our decision was confirmed...