New Mexico Trek

The Ranger said:

Clan Ranger is headed South for The Great Clan Reunion in Boerne. We
(the royal usage) will be driving and taking in the sights, sounds, and
most importantly, the cuisine of Arizona, New Mexico and Texas during
our journey. The route we're "planning" out right now is pretty
straight-forward, Routes 40 (E) to 17 (S) to 10 (E) in Arizona, 10 (E)
to 70/82 (NE), and finally 70 (E) to 380 (E).

My clan's tastes are eclectic but we will probably steer clear of
Chinese, Thai, and Indian since we have so many choices local to us.

The trip is going to be 21 days so this will give us time to play
tourist along each leg. Are there certain stops that just can't be
missed (or conversely, some that should have military quarantining)?

Many thanks!

The Ranger

Have you ever been to Balmorhea, TX? The springs are way cool--24
million gallons of water a day bubbling out of the arid west TX
chaparral. There's an old CCC state park there. The spring is
actually in Toyahvale, by the way, where I once ate an outstanding
plate of huevos rancheros at a small family diner.
http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/park/balmorhe/

I truly love the Trans Pecos region of Texas. You might check out
Marfa if you or any of your clan is interested in modern/contemporary
art. The Chinati foundation is there. http://www.chinati.org/ Be
sure to call ahead or email for an appointment. It's worth the
trouble, by the way. Some folks fly in to Midland from Germany and
drive rental cars down to Marfa so they can see it.

Melon season is nigh and Pecos melons are legendary.
http://www.raymack.com/HomePage/mrcantaloupe2.html

But you probably already know all this.

modom

The Ranger said:

Clan Ranger is headed South for The Great Clan Reunion in Boerne. We
(the royal usage) will be driving and taking in the sights, sounds, and
most importantly, the cuisine of Arizona, New Mexico and Texas during
our journey. The route we're "planning" out right now is pretty
straight-forward, Routes 40 (E) to 17 (S) to 10 (E) in Arizona, 10 (E)
to 70/82 (NE), and finally 70 (E) to 380 (E).

My clan's tastes are eclectic but we will probably steer clear of
Chinese, Thai, and Indian since we have so many choices local to us.

The trip is going to be 21 days so this will give us time to play
tourist along each leg. Are there certain stops that just can't be
missed (or conversely, some that should have military quarantining)?

Many thanks!

The Ranger

Have you ever been to Balmorhea, TX? The springs are way cool--24
million gallons of water a day bubbling out of the arid west TX
chaparral. There's an old CCC state park there. The spring is
actually in Toyahvale, by the way, where I once ate an outstanding
plate of huevos rancheros at a small family diner.
http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/park/balmorhe/

I truly love the Trans Pecos region of Texas. You might check out
Marfa if you or any of your clan is interested in modern/contemporary
art. The Chinati foundation is there. http://www.chinati.org/ Be
sure to call ahead or email for an appointment. It's worth the
trouble, by the way. Some folks fly in to Midland from Germany and
drive rental cars down to Marfa so they can see it.

Melon season is nigh and Pecos melons are legendary.
http://www.raymack.com/HomePage/mrcantaloupe2.html

But you probably already know all this.

modom

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Quoted message said:

Have you ever been to Balmorhea, TX?

Yes, decades ago. Thanks for the reminder! I'm finding, as an adult, I
appreciate all those places my parents attempted to expose us to during
my Wasted Yout'.

Quoted message said:

[..] You might check out Marfa [..] The Chinati foundation
is there. http://www.chinati.org/ Be sure to call ahead or
email for an appointment.

Excellent! Thank ya kindly, sir.

Quoted message said:

Melon season is nigh and Pecos melons are legendary.
http://www.raymack.com/HomePage/mrcantaloupe2.html
But you probably already know all this.

Aren't there some strawberry festivals going on now, too?

The Ranger

modom <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Quoted message said:

Have you ever been to Balmorhea, TX?

Yes, decades ago. Thanks for the reminder! I'm finding, as an adult, I
appreciate all those places my parents attempted to expose us to during
my Wasted Yout'.

Quoted message said:

[..] You might check out Marfa [..] The Chinati foundation
is there. http://www.chinati.org/ Be sure to call ahead or
email for an appointment.

Excellent! Thank ya kindly, sir.

Quoted message said:

Melon season is nigh and Pecos melons are legendary.
http://www.raymack.com/HomePage/mrcantaloupe2.html
But you probably already know all this.

Aren't there some strawberry festivals going on now, too?

The Ranger

The Ranger said:

Clan Ranger is headed South for The Great Clan Reunion in Boerne. We
(the royal usage) will be driving and taking in the sights, sounds, and
most importantly, the cuisine of Arizona, New Mexico and Texas during
our journey. The route we're "planning" out right now is pretty
straight-forward, Routes 40 (E) to 17 (S) to 10 (E) in Arizona, 10 (E)
to 70/82 (NE), and finally 70 (E) to 380 (E).

My clan's tastes are eclectic but we will probably steer clear of
Chinese, Thai, and Indian since we have so many choices local to us.

The trip is going to be 21 days so this will give us time to play
tourist along each leg. Are there certain stops that just can't be
missed (or conversely, some that should have military quarantining)?

Many thanks!

The Ranger

You'll be going right over St. Augustine Pass, which is just east of Las
Cruces where you picked up US70. Just over the mountains is Aguirre
Springs. Nice little park & hike place. My fav hike (4 mi not the 6 mi)
crosses 2 springs, although it's been pretty dry so far and they may be
gone. But after you climb up the trailhead, whereever you look, forward,
back, down, up, all you see is a bit of trail & mountains. Nice little feat
of engineering. They had a tree up there was 5 little boys wide! Who knew
in the arid desert? Don't drink the water right out of the ground, the wild
animals don't wash their paws. Place has campgrounds & grills. Best walking
in the early morning. Take water.
Edrena

The Ranger said:

Clan Ranger is headed South for The Great Clan Reunion in Boerne. We
(the royal usage) will be driving and taking in the sights, sounds, and
most importantly, the cuisine of Arizona, New Mexico and Texas during
our journey. The route we're "planning" out right now is pretty
straight-forward, Routes 40 (E) to 17 (S) to 10 (E) in Arizona, 10 (E)
to 70/82 (NE), and finally 70 (E) to 380 (E).

My clan's tastes are eclectic but we will probably steer clear of
Chinese, Thai, and Indian since we have so many choices local to us.

The trip is going to be 21 days so this will give us time to play
tourist along each leg. Are there certain stops that just can't be
missed (or conversely, some that should have military quarantining)?

Many thanks!

The Ranger

You'll be going right over St. Augustine Pass, which is just east of Las
Cruces where you picked up US70. Just over the mountains is Aguirre
Springs. Nice little park & hike place. My fav hike (4 mi not the 6 mi)
crosses 2 springs, although it's been pretty dry so far and they may be
gone. But after you climb up the trailhead, whereever you look, forward,
back, down, up, all you see is a bit of trail & mountains. Nice little feat
of engineering. They had a tree up there was 5 little boys wide! Who knew
in the arid desert? Don't drink the water right out of the ground, the wild
animals don't wash their paws. Place has campgrounds & grills. Best walking
in the early morning. Take water.
Edrena

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Aren't there some strawberry festivals going on now, too?

The Ranger

You mean other than in my kitchen?
--
-Barb, <http://www.jamlady.eboard.com> 7/01/05 Sam I Am!

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In article <[email hidden]>, "The Ranger"

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

Aren't there some strawberry festivals going on now, too?

You mean other than in my kitchen?

You're always brewing something sweet in your kitchen, though. You don't
need no stinkin' festivals to do it!

The Ranger

My in-laws lived in Kerrville and often made that trip. They loved Las
Cruces and its old town. K-ville is too close to Boerne for an
overnight, but Las Cruces is about right. The peach festival should be
on in Fredricksburg if it is not over. I think it is late for southern
strawberries, we are getting them in Ohio this time of year.

Steve
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The Ranger said:

Clan Ranger is headed South for The Great Clan Reunion in Boerne. We
(the royal usage) will be driving and taking in the sights, sounds, and
most importantly, the cuisine of Arizona, New Mexico and Texas during
our journey. The route we're "planning" out right now is pretty
straight-forward, Routes 40 (E) to 17 (S) to 10 (E) in Arizona, 10 (E)
to 70/82 (NE), and finally 70 (E) to 380 (E).

My clan's tastes are eclectic but we will probably steer clear of
Chinese, Thai, and Indian since we have so many choices local to us.

The trip is going to be 21 days so this will give us time to play
tourist along each leg. Are there certain stops that just can't be
missed (or conversely, some that should have military quarantining)?

Many thanks!

The Ranger

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Quoted message said:

The trip is going to be 21 days so this will give us time to play
tourist along each leg. Are there certain stops that just can't be
missed (or conversely, some that should have military quarantining)?

I live in the metro Houston area (WAY east of where you'll be!), so I'm
not very familiar with that general area. But we did venture out to west
TX a few years ago to Big Bend National Park
(http://visitbigbend.com/whattosee_bbnp.html). Don't know how close
you'll be to it, but I HIGHLY recommend visiting the park. It's HUGE and
very scenic and beautiful.

North of Big Bend is Marathon, TX, a tiny town with a lot of flavor.
We've stayed at the Gage Hotel in Marathon a couple of times and have
had some truly wonderful meals at the restaurant there
(http://www.gagehotel.com/dining.htm).

Also, out in Terlingua, there's a very good restaurant called the
Starlight Theatre (http://www.starlighttheatre.com/). (Being a foodie,
I'm sure you know of Terlingua as the site of the International Chili
Cook-off Championship.)

HTH-
Mary

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The Ranger said:

Clan Ranger is headed South for The Great Clan Reunion in Boerne. We
(the royal usage) will be driving and taking in the sights, sounds, and
most importantly, the cuisine of Arizona, New Mexico and Texas during
our journey. The route we're "planning" out right now is pretty
straight-forward, Routes 40 (E) to 17 (S) to 10 (E) in Arizona, 10 (E)
to 70/82 (NE), and finally 70 (E) to 380 (E).

My clan's tastes are eclectic but we will probably steer clear of
Chinese, Thai, and Indian since we have so many choices local to us.

The trip is going to be 21 days so this will give us time to play
tourist along each leg. Are there certain stops that just can't be
missed (or conversely, some that should have military quarantining)?

Many thanks!

The Ranger

You'll be going right over St. Augustine Pass, which is just east of Las
Cruces where you picked up US70. Just over the mountains is Aguirre
Springs. Nice little park & hike place. My fav hike (4 mi not the 6 mi)
crosses 2 springs, although it's been pretty dry so far and they may be
gone. But after you climb up the trailhead, whereever you look, forward,
back, down, up, all you see is a bit of trail & mountains. Nice little feat
of engineering. They had a tree up there was 5 little boys wide! Who knew
in the arid desert? Don't drink the water right out of the ground, the wild
animals don't wash their paws. Place has campgrounds & grills. Best walking
in the early morning. Take water.
Edrena

And at the bottom of that same range on US70 to the east is White Sands Nat'l
Monument. Pretty neat. It's over 100 every day now, so you may want to plan the
sightseeing for early mornings. If you manage to come during the full moon,
they conduct Full Moon Tours thru the dunes at about 9pm. With all that white
it's almost enuf to read by.
Edrena

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MareCat said:

North of Big Bend is Marathon, TX, a tiny town with a lot of
flavor. We've stayed at the Gage Hotel in Marathon a couple of
times and have had some truly wonderful meals at the restaurant
there (http://www.gagehotel.com/dining.htm).

Also, out in Terlingua, there's a very good restaurant called
the Starlight Theatre (http://www.starlighttheatre.com/). (Being
a foodie, I'm sure you know of Terlingua as the site of the
International Chili Cook-off Championship.)

HTH-
Mary

Big Bend is best seen in the Spring or Fall. It regularly hits 105 in
Terlingua in May.

Good point. I've only been out there in the spring (and even then it was
HOT).

Mary

modom said:

Have you ever been to Balmorhea, TX? The springs are way cool--24
million gallons of water a day bubbling out of the arid west TX
chaparral. There's an old CCC state park there. The spring is
actually in Toyahvale, by the way, where I once ate an outstanding
plate of huevos rancheros at a small family diner.
http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/park/balmorhe/

Balmorhea is way cool. I love that place. There used to be a cool
little place called Chicken Charlies over there but that was ages ago -
like over 20 years ago.

Quoted message said:

I truly love the Trans Pecos region of Texas. You might check out
Marfa if you or any of your clan is interested in modern/contemporary
art. The Chinati foundation is there. http://www.chinati.org/ Be
sure to call ahead or email for an appointment. It's worth the
trouble, by the way. Some folks fly in to Midland from Germany and
drive rental cars down to Marfa so they can see it.

Marfa is also where they filmed the classic movie "Giant" with James
Dean, Rock Hudson and Liz Taylor. They all stayed at the hotel in
downtown Marfa.

Sandi

MareCat said:

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Quoted message said:

The trip is going to be 21 days so this will give us time to play
tourist along each leg. Are there certain stops that just can't be
missed (or conversely, some that should have military quarantining)?

Quoted message said:

North of Big Bend is Marathon, TX, a tiny town with a lot of flavor.
We've stayed at the Gage Hotel in Marathon a couple of times and have
had some truly wonderful meals at the restaurant there
(http://www.gagehotel.com/dining.htm).

Love the food at the Gage. Also...in the same general vicinity,
Alpine(the Museum of the Big Bend at Sul Ross State University) and in
Ft. Davis, Ft Davis National Historic Site, home of the Buffalo
Soldiers, black calvary regiment. Also, McDonald Observatory is in Ft
Davis.

Sandi