Whew! Has it been a busy summer for you too? It's been simply amazing here. We've seen so many of you this summer, taking the time to relax and celebrate summer in Albuquerque. Good on ya! The Southwest is definitely meant to be enjoyed to it's fullest. Everything about summer in Albuquerque, from grand sunsets to unexpected glorious summer thunderstorms to the delicious heat that bakes you when stepping from cool air-conditioning urges us to stop and enjoy. So, take a deep breath and... now we're off!
For a list of what's happening in Albuquerque, visit our Convention and Visitor's website at http://www.itsatrip.org/events/default.aspx.
My highlighted activity for this post is a day trip down to Bosque del Apache. It's a National Wildlife Refuge located right outside Socorro, a little over and hour's drive from Albuquerque (depending on how fast you drive!). I went this past weekend and was amazed. I had no idea that anything like this existed in New Mexico! There's a visitor's center, and that's handy for getting oriented for the refuge. The refuge is a big place, and the map was a wee bit confusing to us. So it was handy to talk to the ranger before heading out. There's a great little gift shop that sold neccesities such as bug spray (thank goodness! the mosquitos were fierce!) as well as beautiful gifts, souvenirs and momentos.
Now, bring your camera, or a really good memory.
We first headed to the left after entering, where the rookery (nesting area) was, and we were not sorry it was our first stop. Much of the land is marshy (yes, in NM! - bring the bug spray, I didn't get bit once), and there are observation decks to look out on lush green marsh fields dotted with birds of many breeds. Birdwatching is not a hobby of mine, so I read the handy placards that told me what birds I was watching. I can tell you that while I was there I saw herons, egrets, geese, cranes, ravens, I think I saw a vulture, and many other un-named birds. Then we started around the 17 mile loop. There are observation decks along the way, so we stopped frequently and took in the peaceful sights and sounds of the refuge. We spent so much time at the boardwalk that crosses one end of the lake that we had to head home after that, so there are quite a few miles left for our next trip! A long boardwalk spans the far end of the lake, and was such a treat. We saw schools of fish, dozens of birds, a heron in flight, and an amazing little bird that chattered at us fiercely. We did not know why until we saw his mate nesting not 3 feet from where we were standing! We left them in peace.
So we headed home for the day, feeling peaceful and content to have discovered such a magical gem of a place. And a great perk (we had 3 children with us), there were frequent restrooms stationed along the loop.
But, wait - there's more! Here's what's happening here at the hotel these days: We still have our golf Stay and Play packages and our Big Splash Weekends. Our Back to School Special runs through August 20th, and looking forward to September we have our Labor Day Weekend Retreat and State Fair Extravaganza!
We hope you have a wonderful end to a lovely summer, and we look forward to serving you soon.
Wishing you a safe a prosperous journey until we meet (again),
Barbara
Barbara Conley
Director of Sales
ClubHouse Inn and Suites Hotel
866-345-0010
bconley@clubhouseinn.com
http://albuquerque.clubhouseinn.com
To reserve, call toll free 866-345-0010 or Book Online!
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For a list of what's happening in Albuquerque, visit our Convention and Visitor's website at http://www.itsatrip.org/events/default.aspx.
My highlighted activity for this post is a day trip down to Bosque del Apache. It's a National Wildlife Refuge located right outside Socorro, a little over and hour's drive from Albuquerque (depending on how fast you drive!). I went this past weekend and was amazed. I had no idea that anything like this existed in New Mexico! There's a visitor's center, and that's handy for getting oriented for the refuge. The refuge is a big place, and the map was a wee bit confusing to us. So it was handy to talk to the ranger before heading out. There's a great little gift shop that sold neccesities such as bug spray (thank goodness! the mosquitos were fierce!) as well as beautiful gifts, souvenirs and momentos.
Now, bring your camera, or a really good memory.
We first headed to the left after entering, where the rookery (nesting area) was, and we were not sorry it was our first stop. Much of the land is marshy (yes, in NM! - bring the bug spray, I didn't get bit once), and there are observation decks to look out on lush green marsh fields dotted with birds of many breeds. Birdwatching is not a hobby of mine, so I read the handy placards that told me what birds I was watching. I can tell you that while I was there I saw herons, egrets, geese, cranes, ravens, I think I saw a vulture, and many other un-named birds. Then we started around the 17 mile loop. There are observation decks along the way, so we stopped frequently and took in the peaceful sights and sounds of the refuge. We spent so much time at the boardwalk that crosses one end of the lake that we had to head home after that, so there are quite a few miles left for our next trip! A long boardwalk spans the far end of the lake, and was such a treat. We saw schools of fish, dozens of birds, a heron in flight, and an amazing little bird that chattered at us fiercely. We did not know why until we saw his mate nesting not 3 feet from where we were standing! We left them in peace.
So we headed home for the day, feeling peaceful and content to have discovered such a magical gem of a place. And a great perk (we had 3 children with us), there were frequent restrooms stationed along the loop.
But, wait - there's more! Here's what's happening here at the hotel these days: We still have our golf Stay and Play packages and our Big Splash Weekends. Our Back to School Special runs through August 20th, and looking forward to September we have our Labor Day Weekend Retreat and State Fair Extravaganza!
We hope you have a wonderful end to a lovely summer, and we look forward to serving you soon.
Wishing you a safe a prosperous journey until we meet (again),
Barbara
Barbara Conley
Director of Sales
ClubHouse Inn and Suites Hotel
866-345-0010
bconley@clubhouseinn.com
http://albuquerque.clubhouseinn.com
To reserve, call toll free 866-345-0010 or Book Online!
CommunityWalk Map - Albuquerque Hotel ClubHouse Inn and Suites
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