Travel: Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado

I was so excited for this day in Albuquerque, New Mexico! We intended to ride the Sandia Park Tramway, but the skies were overcast.  I was really bummed about missing this, but grateful they offer a view from the top via webcam on their site.  It saved us some serious time and money for what wouldn't have been a very good view.  But, … [Read more...]

Travel: Carlsbad Caverns National Park, New Mexico

After spending the day in San Antonio, Texas, we headed to Carlsbad Caverns National Park in New Mexico staying over in Fort Stockton, Texas, on the way.  We arrived just outside the entrance to the national park around lunch time, so we looked for somewhere to pick up lunch.  Let me tell you, that was no easy task.  Or actually, … [Read more...]