Amistad National Recreation area is close to Del Rio. On our drive from Big Bend National Park to San Antionio it was a quick stop to Strech our legs but we didn’t have lots of time to explore. We stopped by the visitor center and did a very short 0.3 mile trail to the Amistad […]
Info/Tips Big Bend is BIG and service is limited, fill up gas when you can. There is only one gas station next to Panter Junction visitor center. Lodging – highly recommend to stay in the national park. Camping or at Chisos Mountain Lodge (the only lodging available in the park). Closest town with hotel lodging […]
Fort Davis is close to Alpine, Tx. We did a quick stop at Fort Davis on our drive from Guadalupe National Park to Big Bend National Park and learned about the history of Fort Davis and the Indian Wars Return to New Mexico and Texas 8 Days Itinerary
Info/Tips There is no drive through of Guadalupe Mountains National Park, the park is mostly for hiking. It has several districts of the park and no easy access to some of them. Pine Springs and McKittrick Canyon are more accessible. Dog Canyon is about 2 hours drive away (access is from New Mexico). Dell City […]
Info/Tips Reservations is required (when we visited in 2021) to visit the cave. Natural entrance trail and in the cave some area are steep and could be wet and slippery, closed toe shoes and shoes with good traction recommended. No food or drinks other than water are allowed in the cave. Temperature in the cave […]
Info/Tip Sand Sledding is a popular activity at White Sands National Park, the visitor center gift shop sells sled and wax, but if you’d have one to bring or buy one at walmart or target before heading into the park it is much cheaper. Remember to bring wax. Check NPS site for tour offered, the […]
We have family that moved to San Antonio last year and we have not seen them since the pandemic, since kids had the Jersey teacher convention week off we decided to plan a trip to Texas visiting national parks in the area and visit family. Trip Highlight 4 National Parks White Sands National Park Carlsbad […]
In Ulster County, NY Info here 10/23/2021 6.5 miles hike 10/2/2021 Sam’s point Ice cave 3.5 miles hike 10/16/2016
In Sussex County NJ Info here 10/17/2021 4 miles trail – Monument Trail Loop including climbing up to the monument 10/29/2013 Stopped by the monument for a quick sunset view – no hike
In Morris County NJ Info here 9/18/2021 4 mile hike following alltrails map (white trails), we really enjoyed this hike, this will be good to come back during fall. There are a couple overlooks and part of the trail is on the ridge.