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I know it's not an option, but the Valles Caldera is simply pristine. I imagine myself waking up to the sound of the flowing stream in the valley, surrounded by herds of elk, and going to sleep with the sounds of howling coyotes. Ahhhhh.
I know it's not an option, but the Valles Caldera is simply pristine. I imagine myself waking up to the sound of the flowing stream in the valley, surrounded by herds of elk, and going to sleep with the sounds of howling coyotes. Ahhhhh.
Tough choice and I'd have to think on that one a bit. Yes, the Caldera would be cool. I'm guessing you are talking areas that are essentially off limits.
The reality is that living full time in any sort of pristine wilderness area assumes being able to withstand various levels of deprivation in today's world. It's one reason most people who can afford it own second homes, RVs, camping gear or other means for limited stays in a favorite getaway spot.
The reality is that living full time in any sort of pristine wilderness area assumes being able to withstand various levels of deprivation in today's world. It's one reason most people who can afford it own second homes, RVs, camping gear or other means for limited stays in a favorite getaway spot.
I know. That's why I posted a hypothetical question.
The reality is that living full time in any sort of pristine wilderness area assumes being able to withstand various levels of deprivation in today's world. It's one reason most people who can afford it own second homes, RVs, camping gear or other means for limited stays in a favorite getaway spot.
Valles Caldera is not that remote. In fact there is a development just a few miles away where many who commute to Los Alamos live.
I "could" live outside of a city, but I prefer not to. There are too many people living outside the cities, ruining the landscape. It used to be a lot nicer driving up the Turquoise Trail before the different developments were built, like Paa-ko and San Pedro Estates. Just one example of many. I enjoy visiting wilderness but want to preserve it by not living in it.
Reminds me of one time I was hiking the La Luz Trail in the Sandias, and stopped at a small waterfall. Another hiker told her friend that she wished she had this waterfall in her backyard. I thought to myself, "This IS my backyard." Can't people enjoy nature without wanting to own it? What is wrong with sharing?
If you like Valles Caldera because it is "pristine", then you destroy that by living there.
There is a lot to recommend about living in town and driving a few miles to natural beauty.
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