Guadalupe National Park in Texas is impressive because it is set in a mountainous region, one of few in the state.
More than that though, it has a tranquility, a rugged neatness, if you will, sights into the distance including salt
pans, surrounding mountains and special views of smaller peaks from the high spots. Earlier in the week, we climbed
to the peak of the highpoint in Texas, also probably the windiest, too and were rewarded immensely. This hike was a little
over 2,000 feet of elevation gain along winding paths on outside edges with a return distance of 8.5 miles. We had the
trail to ourselves although we had views of fellow hikers moving along the wash below.
A view of late-autumn color as we make our way up.
The path towards the top or bottom.
One of many reasons we find the park so attractive
A view into the canyon and its walls.
A view from above which gives a fair reflection of the scrub and the 'well-scrubbed'.
The editor reaches the peak and leans a little. Makes one wonder.
City of Rocks is a small state park in New Mexico with fascinating, large boulders and rocks that formed
from the hot ashes following a volcano eruption a few years before our time...maybe, everyone else's, too.
Editor searching for a breakfast spot.
"Is this the way to San Jose?" 'No, Dummy, it's obviously a bus station.'
Yep! Showing off again or actually, having a good time.
Cheers,
Jenni and Jeffrey
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