Big Bridge, Earthships and Rio Grande del Norte National Monument

Big Bridge, Earthships and Rio Grande del Norte National Monument

Sometimes the unplanned side trips are as good if not better than the destinations. The Rio Grande Gorge Bridge, Earthship Biotecture’s oddly appealing homes and wandering around the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument definitely filled the day and then we climbed to a bit higher altitude in Colorado. Come join us.

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A Valentine's Getaway – Death Valley National Park

 A Valentine's Getaway – Death Valley National Park

For some reason, associating a romantic Valentine’s Day getaway with a camping/hiking trip to Death Valley National Park seems like an oxymoron. Death Valley equals romance? But in our case, it really was a great getaway for a few days and since walking is what we both like to do nowadays, what better way to celebrate a holiday for lovers? Despite its morbid name, Death Valley is quite the experience.

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Blue View - Fording the Rio Grande to Old Mexico

Blue View - Fording the Rio Grande to Old Mexico

When we decided to visit Big Bend National Park, which is right on the border of Texas and Mexico, we discovered that it was possible to visit the sleepy little village of Boquillas Del Carmen, less than a mile south in old Mexico. All we had to do was ford the Rio Grande River. That shouldn't be too hard, right?

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