Date Visited: 4/30/2018 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... Continue Reading →
Fallout Shelters and a Drive Through the Clouds – Or Not!
Date Visited: 4/28/2018 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.... Continue Reading →
Oasis in the Desert – Sitting Bull Falls
Date Visited: 4/28/2018 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... Continue Reading →
Bears, Cougars & BBQ in the Lincoln National Forest
Date Visited: 4/28/2018 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... Continue Reading →
When Free Camping IS Just Like the Picture
Date Visited: 4/27/2018 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... Continue Reading →