Our room got up at 8:00 and we were on the road by 9:15. We did not plan too many stops on the last leg of our trip, but KK suggested that we should make a stop at…
2008.07.05 From Elizabethtown to Guymon
We pulled out of the base camp for the final time a few minutes after 9:00. We quickly made our way to Cimarron (home of the Boy Scout Ranch, Philmont) when we decided to stop for drinking water.…
2008.07.04 Independence Day in the Mountains
Happy Birthday, America! We decided to celebrate in high style by attending two parades and a fireworks show. Our plan was to leave the house at 9:00 for the 10:00 parade in Red River. We pulled out at 9:20…
2008.07.03 Driving the Enchanted Circle
We continued our tradition of hitting the road later than planned by departing Eagle Nest at 10:15, when 9:00 was our goal. We took off on the road to Taos, as part of our Enchanted Circle drive. The drive…
2008.07.02 Hiking at the Mutz Ranch
The base camp started stirring about 7:30 this morning. Everybody was up by 8:00, except Marissa, who slept in a bit. Erin treated us to biscuits & gravy and bacon for breakfast. After some discussion, we decided to split…
2008.07.01 A Day at the Bandelier National Monument
We departed the base at 7:30ish this morning, just a half hour behind schedule. Our first destination was Bandelier National Monument, which is located near the town of Los Alamos. Our drive took us west through Taos, and it…
2008.06.30 A Day in Eagle Nest and Red River
Today we kept things pretty low key. Erin prepared a delicious breakfast casserole and we departed the hacienda by 10:15. [Several of our party went out for an early morning trip out to watch the sunrise. KK, PK…
2008.06.29 Crossing Oklahoma and New Mexico
We had an extremely fulfilling day today, and made it to our destination of Elizabethtown, New Mexico. I knew that I was going to have a great day when first thing this morning, I found my missing wallet in…
2008.06.28 Much to see in Western Oklahoma
The day started with our departure from our house at 7:30 am. Mallory entertained us with songs she learned at Girl Scout camp last week. We arrived at the King Ranch at 9:00, and we pulled out at 9:20…
2008.06.27 Prepping for the Trip
We are headed to the mountains of New Mexico. Mom and Dad have been wanting to take us there for well over a year. PK and KK annually come to Elizabethtown, New Mexico with friends of theirs for an Elk…