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[SharkE]

I don't do heights, clusterphobic,  and hate small spaces. LOL

When we toured a museum in Washington, D.C. it was so over crowded, people were upset because of the nature of the museum, etc. I got out of there as fast as I could get out.  Used to do the caves when I was up in Ind.

Quit that , too.

Yeah, I got a pal in church whose family has a cabin in Col. they swear it's a nice area.  In our 'old' age we like to stay like 300 miles or so. Went to your town, then , hit Santa Fe last May. Gearing up for another adventure here in few months.

I just like to lope along in off months with as less stress as possible why we go early to avoid the melee. LOL

That Iris garden sounds beautiful wonder if they will be blooming though in May ? Take plenty of pictures.

[Kachina624]

@SharkE  I don't do heights either.   Went up in Washington Monument and stayed in the elevator.   I guess I'm used to the mountains as they don't bother me.   I love them so much and they're so beautiful.   For me,  going to my mountains is a spiritual experience. 

[granny me]

We moved to West Texas not long ago and this is a place we want to visit. So thanks for all the information.

[granny me]

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@just bee wrote:

If I didn't have to work, I'd consider moving there.  Rent a cabin and mix and mingle with the locals.  We met some of the nicest people there -- a lot of them, Texans.

http://whisperingpinecabinsruidoso.com/

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This Whispering Pines look nice have you stayed there?

[gmkb]

@Kachina624  I agree about Durango - loved that town.  They had fun shops and as I recall an all day spa with saunas, pools, massage, etc.  We did the drive to Silverton, and it was a steep winding road, almost inaccessible in the winter according to the locals.

The yellow Aspens along that road were beautiful.

[Azcowgirl]

@Kachina624......

As the resident expert of all things New Mexico, can you tell me if City of rocks state park is a good place to RV camp? We are the new owners of a 30' motor home and we are complete greenies, this being our first experience ever owning or even experiencing RVing.

Is there anything that you'd reccomend especially for beginners ? Thank you for any advice 😊

[Kachina624]

@Azcowgirl   Congratulations on the new RV!   My parents were great RVers  and the last few years I did the driving since they became legally blind.   What fun you're going to have. 

I don't know about City of Rocks because I was never there. Parents would have known.   It would be hotter than hades in summer.   Suggest joining an RV club which takes trips.   You'd pick up all sorts of hints and info from the members and guidance on places to go. Meet some new friends and nice people. 

Our all-time favorite place was the Castle Lakes Camp Ground in Lake City,  CO.   Parents even spent several whole summers there before I joined them.  It's a breathtaking setting in SW Colorado on a private lake.   Town about 13 miles away,  cute old mining town with gas,  groceries, shops,  restaurants,  motels.   There are tons of scenic rides to take in the area,  old ghost towns to explore,  great lake and river fishing,  horseback riding,  hiking and climbing some of Colorado's "fourteeners",  Alpine Loop Jeep road over two high passes, about 50 miles from Gunnison.  This is in San Juan Mts.,  known for their spectacular fall Aspen displays. 

This photo shows the Castle Lakes Lodge.   The RV spaces are in the trees,  well spaced with privacy. 

Lake San Cristobal about 5-6 miles from the camp. 

[Azcowgirl]

@Kachina624....

Thank you ! I love the idea of looking for an RV club, Having a group of seasoned travelers to join up with would be great ! 

I will keep your recommendations in mind for Colorado destinations, sounds and looks wonderful !

My folks were great RV people too....enjoyed many years of going all over the country (:

[just bee]

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@granny me wrote:

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@just bee wrote:

If I didn't have to work, I'd consider moving there.  Rent a cabin and mix and mingle with the locals.  We met some of the nicest people there -- a lot of them, Texans.

http://whisperingpinecabinsruidoso.com/

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This Whispering Pines look nice have you stayed there?

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I sure hope so because this is the place I've been recommending for the past several years!  I'll doublecheck with Better-half later today and get back to you.  But I'm pretty sure this is the one.  We rented a cabin several years ago and brought our former canine brother and sister team to stay with us.  I'm fairly certain that's the reason we chose Whispering Pines -- they're pet friendly.

The business was owned by a couple -- the Duncans -- but I don't know if they still run the place.  I didn't see any names on the website.  But based on what I see online, I'd rent a cabin there again.  We had everything we needed and because we had the dogs we didn't want to go to restaurants and leave them behind.  The kitchen was convenient and when we did try the local restaurants we picked up food and brought it back to the cabin.  

We went there in October and I remember having a fireplace in the cabin.  I loved having coffee on the balcony in the morning and watching the deer below. 

I think that having Texans there is a plus.  I love Texans!  And I appreciate that they choose New Mexico when they want to get away.  Our state depends on tourism!

[corita]

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@just bee wrote:

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@granny me wrote:

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@just bee wrote:

If I didn't have to work, I'd consider moving there.  Rent a cabin and mix and mingle with the locals.  We met some of the nicest people there -- a lot of them, Texans.

http://whisperingpinecabinsruidoso.com/

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This Whispering Pines look nice have you stayed there?

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 I think that having Texans there is a plus.  I love Texans!  And I appreciate that they choose New Mexico when they want to get away.  Our state depends on tourism!

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Thanks!!  Having  lived in Texas for the last forty plus years, I do consider myself a "Texan"!  And New Mexico is one of our favorite places to get away from theTexas heat!!

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