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Aug 8, 2025 23 min

Journey Through Valle Caldera

from Thenaturalmedic Adventures Hosted by Craig aka thenaturalmedic

Let us know what's on your mind? Note: Audio Only, Please see YouTube for the Video Version We explore Valle Caldera National Preserve in New Mexico, a 1.25-million-year-old dormant volcano with a massive magma chamber beneath its surface. The preserve features historic buildings, dramatic weather changes, and breathtaking views of mountain landscapes surrounding the massive caldera depression. • Historic cabin district includes structures dating back decades, each telling stories of the area's ranching history • Weather changes dramatically throughout the day, shifting from clear skies to snowstorms within minutes • The preserve sits atop a massive magma chamber, creating the distinctive ring of mountains around open meadows • San Antonio Cabin area offers stunning views and what might be "the loveliest outhouse views in New Mexico" • Hiking opportunities include the 1.5-mile Cerro La Jara loop and a visit to the "Missing Cabin" movie set • The park is still developing its infrastructure as a relatively new addition to the National Park System • Visitors should note that the entrance gate locks at 5:00 PM sharp with physical chains Make sure to arrive earlier than I did to have enough time to explore. The gate does lock at 5:00 PM, and if you're locked in, you'll get a citation. For backcountry road access, it's $2 per person in advance on Recreation.gov. Support the show

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Let us know what's on your mind? Note: Audio Only, Please see YouTube for the Video Version We explore Valle Caldera National Preserve in New Mexico, a 1.25-million-year-old dormant volcano with a massive magma chamber beneath its surface. The preserve features historic buildings, dramatic weather changes, and breathtaking views of mountain landscapes surrounding the massive caldera depression. • Historic cabin district includes structures dating back decades, each telling stories of the are...

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  1. 0:00 Introduction to Valle Caldera
  2. 1:04 Historic Cabin District Tour
  3. 5:09 Valle Toledo and Changing Weather
  4. 7:17 San Antonio Cabin and Creek
  5. 13:41 Hiking Cerro La Jara Loop
  6. 15:40 The Missing Cabin Movie Set
  7. 19:11 Final Views and Park Overview

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