Let’s face it; I’m a lousy correspondent.

We’ve got family and great friends all around the country. Many of them aren’t on social media. And, even if you are, you may be considering switching platforms. I like writing, but I never know what to say when it comes to holiday newsletters. Summing up a whole year is difficult and the pictures never look as good on stock paper. We want to keep in touch and stay connected. So a website felt like a fun way to do that.

We moved to New Mexico in 2022, looking to escape the heat, pollution, and hostility of Arizona. Santa Fe just felt like the perfect place. One year in, and it feels like home.

We’ve made an effort to get to know as much of our new state as possible, and hiking has been our vehicle for doing so. Typically, we pick a new spot every weekend to explore. Along with that, we select a local eatery to recharge afterwards. Hence the name of the site: Trails, Tales, and Taverns. We want to share our experiences with our friends and family through pictures and stories.

We hope you enjoy it.

Michael & Michelle