A fun fact about Guadalupe mountains is that it’s the same mountain chain as Carlsbad Caverns. Guadalupe is in Texas, whereas Carlsbad is in New Mexico. The mountain itself is very rugged, so there is not really a scenic drive inside the park, it’s around it. Therefore, the number of easy trails is somewhat limited. … Continue reading Guadalupe Mountains NP
Author: Bernard Chenevert
Carlsbad caverns
We have seen many caverns before, including Mammoth Cave National Park, but this one was by far the most impressive. To begin the tour, we took an elevator down to 750 ft below the surface. Then we begin the self-guided tour which is 1 ½ miles in length. Younger ones can walk in from the… Continue reading Carlsbad caverns
Travel from Roswell NM to Carlsbad NM
Today was a short drive almost due south on US-285 from Roswell NM to Carlsbad NM. The highlight from today is that our destination was the Sunset Reef Campground, which is a First Come First Serve campground. We arrived shortly after 1PM, and were ecstatic that we could pull directly into one of the sites,… Continue reading Travel from Roswell NM to Carlsbad NM
Roswell museum
Today, we visited the Roswell Museum. It is a small museum with no high value artwork, but there were two exhibits of local interest that we felt were worth the visit. First was” Robert H Goddard: Dreamer, Tinkerer, Pioneer” which included a reproduction of his workshop, and showcased his work on rockets, as well as… Continue reading Roswell museum
UFO museum
The museum’s formal name is the “International UFO Museum & Research center”. This is clearly a tourist attraction, but we spent a few interesting hours there reading text, listening to audio or watching videos related to various aspects of the UFO controversy. The centerpiece of the museum is about the reported recovery of a crashed… Continue reading UFO museum
Roadside attractions around Amarillo, TX
Today is very windy and cold (47F), but its no big deal as our plan for today is to visit a few roadside attractions. First off, Cadillac Ranch, which consists of a number of old Cadillacs planted in the ground at a 45° angle. Visitors are encouraged to spray paint them, and so many people… Continue reading Roadside attractions around Amarillo, TX
Palo Duro Canyon State Park, Texas
Palo Duro Canyon was a wonderful day trip a short distance from Amarillo, TX. We spent most of the day there, most of the time was driving around the park’s loop road and stopping to take pictures, but we did include one stop for a picnic lunch, and one for a 1.5 mile hike on… Continue reading Palo Duro Canyon State Park, Texas
Drive to Amarillo TX
The drive to Amarillo Texas from Oklahoma City is essentially a drive west on I-40. During the drive, we were made aware that the area has a drug problem. We saw two huge roadside billboards that read “expect fentanyl & test first”. Then there was this one. (note: Naloxone works to reverse opioid overdose in… Continue reading Drive to Amarillo TX
Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum
Today we visited the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum. As the ne suggests, there are two parts to this. A museum (paid) and a memorial (free). The museum does an excellent job describing all aspects of the April 19, 1995 bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City. It touches on… Continue reading Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum
First Americans Museum, Oklahoma City OK
And to think that I hated geography and history when I was of school age… And no, the title does not have a typo, it is Americans plural… The catchphrase “One place, many nations” gives a hint as to why its written that way. This visit illustrates well the benefits of travel-induced discovery. I did further… Continue reading First Americans Museum, Oklahoma City OK