Out of the Guadalupe Mountains, we rejoined the Old Spanish Trail to lead us into the Land of Enchantment. From Las Cruces to Deming to Silver City, we couldn’t agree more with the state motto! Las Cruces Las Cruces is a mix of old and new. In the older parts of the city, the Spanish … Continue reading New Mexico – Land of Enchantment
Author: Cheryl
Texas – There and Back Again
In this post, we travel to Carlsbad Caverns National Park in New Mexico and back to Texas for a three day stay at Guadalupe Mountains National Park. Carlsbad Caverns National Park, New Mexico Carlsbad Caverns lives up to its reputation as the most majestic and grand of all the National Park subterranean attractions. The Caverns … Continue reading Texas – There and Back Again
Texas – Where the Buffalo Roam
We left the Old Spanish Trail to follow former cattle drive trails in a northwesterly direction. Two Texas State Parks were our destination through this section of the Longhorn State: South Llano River State Park has one of the largest back country wilderness areas in the state park system; and San Angelo State Park contains … Continue reading Texas – Where the Buffalo Roam
Texas – Fredericksburg
Willkommen to Fredericksburg, TX! In the heart of the Texas Wine Region of the Hill Country, this trendy city with German roots is as charming as it is diverse. While here, we hiked Lady Bird Johnson’s Nature Trail, climbed Enchanted Rock, watched millions of Mexican free-tail bats emerge at dusk from Tunnel State Park, and … Continue reading Texas – Fredericksburg
Texas – Hill Country
The Hill Country of Texas runs north of San Antonio through Austin until it meets the panhandle of the state. Here is the first taste of the West where ranches and horses abound and the wide open ranges and blue sky are the stuff of every western movie. Our next stop along the Old Spanish … Continue reading Texas – Hill Country
Texas – On the Trail to San Antonio
"Runaway Scrape of 1836" We left the Piney Woods and took the Old Spanish Trail west of Houston to the town of San Felipe. Established in 1824 by Stephen F. Austin with almost 300 families, this area became the political and economic center as Texas reached for independence from Mexico. Here along the banks of … Continue reading Texas – On the Trail to San Antonio
Texas – The Old Spanish Trail (O.S.T.)
The Old Spanish Trail Highway affectionately known in Texas as the “OST” is a 900 mile East-West pathway from Beaumont to El Paso established in the 1920’s. The highway route cobbled together some of the oldest roads and trails in the New Spain territory which were used prior to the 16th century. Our travels will … Continue reading Texas – The Old Spanish Trail (O.S.T.)
New Orleans and vicinity
New Orleans has something for everyone. It is a multi-faceted city and so complex in offerings that it would take years to experience even a fraction of what makes this the Paris of the South. The unique culture of N’awlins extends beyond the city to the areas all around Lake Pontchartrain, too. Our tip for … Continue reading New Orleans and vicinity
Swamps & Bayous
We left behind the Gulf Shores’ sandy beaches and breezes and headed into the swamps and bayous of the South. Our first stop was Gautier, MS located at the eastern edge of the largest remaining wet pine forest tract that extends from western Florida to eastern Texas. Swamps, marshlands, bayous and rivers are never far … Continue reading Swamps & Bayous
Alabama (Part 3) – Gulf Shores
Gulf Shores, Alabama With miles of white sandy beaches, Gulf Shores, Alabama is a popular winter destination for tourists and seasonal RVers. The stilted houses in colorful pastels, surf shops, luxury resorts and yachts, plus seafood restaurants and walk-up frozen daiquiri stands give the Gulf Shores its beach town vibe. Pastel houses along the shoreway. … Continue reading Alabama (Part 3) – Gulf Shores










