DESERTS-TREES-SUVS
So far our trip has been filled with natural wonders, the history of our planet, ice age giants, lost cultures and the drawings they left behind, but this week we take a slightly different look at history. One that questions whether all historical records are actually true at all. Yes, I'm talking UFOs and alien... Continue Reading →
After spending the morning at Three Rivers Petroglyph Site we headed to the Valley of Fires Recreation Area located .4 miles west of Carrizozo off 380. The camping area was divided into two sections. The first section is a paved area that sits above the lava flow and has a combination of electric and non-electric... Continue Reading →
When I was little I hated American history class. I liked ancient history. I liked learning about how the earth was formed, prehistoric animals, and astralopitecus pitecantrus, but learning American history with all the dates, battles, land grabs and purchases really wasn't my thing. At the time, I was a forward thinker. I wanted to... Continue Reading →
After our disappointment in Artesia and a trip down the Big Scary Mountain we were finally on our way to White Sands National Monument. Come along with us as we continue our journey though this mysterious landscape. When I looked out across the vast expanse of desert, dunes, and sand in New Mexico it was... Continue Reading →
When we decided to start taking road trips we didn't realize how flexible we'd have to become. Things don't always go as planned and we were about to figure that out. When we left Sitting Bull Falls we had every intention of visiting the Abo Elementary School & Fallout Shelter in Artesia. Growing up during... Continue Reading →
When looking for places to camp and things to do in the Carlsbad area I stumbled upon this day use area called Sitting Bull Falls. The idea of a spring fed waterfall in the middle of a desert was more than intriguing enough to get it added to our list of day trips. Inhabited since... Continue Reading →
You have just got to love the Desert. If ever there were a place in this world where you can learn to be alone with your thoughts and mindful of your surroundings it's in a place like this. It's no wonder that the Native American ancestors sought out these big skies and open plains. I... Continue Reading →
I am so ROAMSICK! The desert is calling and I'm stuck here killing time making necklaces. If it's not the coronavirus causing a lockdown it's some other crisis beyond our control. Life is so unpredictable! Now for some bad news. I have an update on the trip planning front. It looks like we may have... Continue Reading →
Do you recognize this place? It's another angle of view from the campsite in our header and our first free camping experience. After our busy day at Living Desert Zoo and Carlsbad Caverns we were ready to settle in and relax for the night. We heard there was camping available at the National Park and... Continue Reading →
Mr. McGee has been working a lot of overtime since the pandemic has kept us from being able to travel. The down side (other than our lack of time together) is that it gives me way too much free time on my hands and the reason I finished another necklace this week. Pretty soon I'll... Continue Reading →
I think just about everybody over the age of 50 will relate to what I'm about to say at some point or another. You know how in your mind you still crave adventure like you're in your 20's? And because of this you don't always consider the ramifications of doing certain physical activities? Well, maybe... Continue Reading →
I have a confession to make. Before our trip I'd only seen the desert from 35,000 feet. From that altitude it looked pretty beige, unappealing, and lifeless. When Mr. McGee suggested going to the desert for our spring vacation I agreed (at first) because I love him and not because it was anywhere near the... Continue Reading →
I've tried to be productive and utilize this time at home to improve my beadwork skills. This week I finished another #Beadednecklace. The earrings to match are still in the works. I made a small error in this one that more experienced beadcrafters will probably notice. Which brings me to the point of this post.... Continue Reading →
Maybe it was the impression that TV shows like The Life and Times of Grizzly Adams had on our emotional development growing up, but it seems that when we spend enough time living among the animals they begin to feel like family. We really enjoy watching their daily routines and how they interact with one... Continue Reading →
What a day this has been! We left the place of my childhood dreams and headed north. The clouds were building and it looked like we were in for a wet night. In all we drove 381 miles from Kincaid Campground with a stop in Waco before finally camping at Lake Whitney State Park. We... Continue Reading →
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