Lazy Fall Sunday Afternoon in the Southwest

What’s the best thing to do on a lazy fall Sunday afternoon in the Southwest? I mean other than going for a hike, which we already did today.  Well, maybe the best thing to do is to read an article about things to do on a lazy fall Sunday afternoon in the Southwest. You can do that here if you’re so inclined. Just so you know, the article confines itself to Arizona and New Mexico. But equivalent activities abound in Colorado too. And if you don’t believe me, then read on…

 

8 Autumn Things to do in the Southwest

 

1) Spy a balloon.

Southwest
Hot air balloon, Chatfield Reservoir.

 

2) Haunt a ghost town.

Arizona
Playing hangman in Arizona.

 

3) Savor green chilies.

Hatch vs. Pueblo – it’s your call.

 

4) Stay on a farm.

Rancher
Rancher on horseback along the South Platte.

 

5) Stargaze.

Night Sky
Big Dipper in Utah.

 

6) Hunt ancient rocks.

Southwest
Petrified stump, Painted Desert (Arizona).

 

7) Taste desert wines.

Southwest
Periodic Table of Wine: Make mine Merlot.

 

8) Go birding.

Southwest
Black duck (?) on the South Platte.

 

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Of course we didn’t even get to mention going for a hike…

Oh, no, wait, maybe we already did.

Fountain Valley Trail, Roxborough State Park.

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