GiraAmerica Report post Posted May 7, 2017 My wife and I are thinking of escaping the heat of South Texas and spending the summer in the mountains of New Mexico. We would like a resort type facility for a two or three month stay. We travel in a 40 ft DP. Any suggestions. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 blakeloke Report post Posted October 15, 2017 1 hour ago, jleamont said: Blake, never heard of the caverns. Just passed that onto my DW, thanks!! We detoured to San Antonio in December 2013 spent a few days there while Dallas was under ice. We had a good time touring the area. Welcome Joe! And, if you take the southern route and head north-ish through Houston you can hook-up here for a night or two. We probably will be under construction then but will find a safe spot for your rig. I might even throw on a brisket or Santa Maria style tri-tip. Blake Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 manholt Report post Posted October 15, 2017 Blake. For that you might have more company than expected...LOL. Don't worry, wrong time of year for us, try October or March, April, May...I don't do 110 in the shade or snow on the ground.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 lmsooter Report post Posted October 15, 2017 On 10/9/2017 at 6:58 AM, jleamont said: Glad I found this. We are planning a trip in June to Roswell NM sight seeing along I-40 from TN (headed down I-81 to I-40 from PA) and possibly back on the same route looking for recommendations. I also mentioned to my DW about maybe heading into CO from NM. nothing in concrete yet but any experiences would be appreciated. Also considering an alternative route for the return trip and sightsee along that route back to PA. Joe, if you decide to try Carlsbad Caverns, then drop further south to Fort Davis, Texas and check out the McDonald Observatory. http://mcdonaldobservatory.org/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 jleamont Report post Posted October 15, 2017 34 minutes ago, lmsooter said: Joe, if you decide to try Carlsbad Caverns, then drop further south to Fort Davis, Texas and check out the McDonald Observatory. http://mcdonaldobservatory.org/ Thank you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 wolfe10 Report post Posted October 15, 2017 I agree. Stay at Ft Davis State Park and from there in the toad, visit McDonald Observatory. If you are hikers, in the SP, follow the trail west to the peak and look down into the restored (NHS) frontier era Ft Davis. The trail down is not technical, but might want someone to drive the toad to town, as the roundtrip/hike back up can get VERY LONG. Quite often, deer and other wildlife will walk right through the CG. Don't know the schedule, but the Fort Davis NHS Fort hosts re-enactments. We happened to be there for one of them and it was thrilling to look down the thousand feet or so into the fort and see troops in period dress marching much as they probably did 150 years ago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 jleamont Report post Posted October 15, 2017 Brett, thank you! anyone have experienced off of I40 onto TX60 to 84 to NM70 into Roswell NM. GS trip planner is routing us that way Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 rfsod48 Report post Posted October 15, 2017 Brett, does the state park accommodate larger motor homes? We have given some thought to stopping there on our way home next spring. We plan to visit Presidio and Big Bend. Roland Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 wolfe10 Report post Posted October 15, 2017 16 minutes ago, rfsod48 said: Brett, does the state park accommodate larger motor homes? We have given some thought to stopping there on our way home next spring. We plan to visit Presidio and Big Bend. Roland Yes, they do have some pull through large sites. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
My wife and I are thinking of escaping the heat of South Texas and spending the summer in the mountains of New Mexico. We would like a resort type facility for a two or three month stay. We travel in a 40 ft DP. Any suggestions.
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