Fort Bowie Arizona - A National Historic Site

 Fort Bowie Arizona - A  National Historic Site

When it was time for a leg stretch I checked the map and noted that the Fort Bowie National Historic Site was only a ~12 miles off the highway. We’d never visited before and here was our chance. After about 10 miles or so the paved road turned to packed gravel and ended abruptly in a parking lot at which no fort was visible.

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West of the Pecos Museum in Pecos, Texas

 West of the Pecos Museum in Pecos, Texas

Every place we stop we find there’s always something new to learn and Pecos didn’t disappoint. Pecos is home to the world’s first rodeo, educated us about female WWII pilots (heretofore never heard of), and glorified Pecos Bill, a bigger-than-life folk hero.

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Three Days in San Antonio - Day 3 - End of the Mission Trail

Three Days in San Antonio - Day 3 - End of the Mission Trail

Walk along with us as we finish up San Antonio’s Mission Trail and the scenic River Walk along the San Antonio River. Lined with trees and flowers, the River Walk is a lush setting for shops, boutiques, restaurants, and museums along the route. Three days in San Antonio might not be quite enough to see everything, but we’re doing our best. Come on along!

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