The Rio Grande River runs along the US border between Big Bend National Park in Texas and Mexico. Recent rain raised the fast-moving, muddy and silty water of the river to flooding conditions before we arrived. I was in “flood-watch” mode for several days before arrival (thanks to my PTSD…
Spending Thanksgiving at Ian’s and Christmas at Megan’s together as a family seems like a miracle. This year, the holidays are especially meaningful because we almost lost our son, Ian, to critical illness. Thanks to the generosity of his organ donor and family, he received double-lung and liver transplant…
Huachaca (wa-chew-ka) City is a great location to explore this diverse and beautiful part of Arizona. Close to the Mexican border, the desert landscape is offset by views of the Huachaca Mountain Range. Nearby Sierra Vista, the Spanish name for “mountain range view”. It accurately describes the many mountain ranges, including…
We loved the huge sites at Rock Hound State Park in New Mexico. The rugged slopes of the Little Florida (flor-ita) Mountains are the backdrop for this peaceful campground at 4,500 to 5,400 foot elevation. Collecting some souvenir rocks is encouraged and I couldn’t have been happier! We hiked on the…
Voting Dangers and fun in the sand at Monahans Texas
Copper Breaks, Sand and Voting Dangers at Monahans Texas
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Copper Breaks State Park in Quanah Texas It had been oddly dry for a few days during NomadFEST in October. Heavy rain moved back in during our stop at Copper Breaks State Park and dashed our hiking…Another place we want to return to!
Palo Duro Canyon and Cadillacs in Texas
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First Visit to Texas My first time in Texas couldn’t have started out better! Descending 800 to 1,000 feet on a steep, winding road into Palo Duro Canyon State Park was amazing! Some of the t…
