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Roy_Lynne
Nov 16, 2014Explorer II
We are also planning a NM tour for next year and have a "grand circle" pretty much mapped out. We are interested in birding, geology, Native American history/crafts/food, not necessarily in that order. So it's really a matter of what your interested in seeing and doing. We are going to take the most southern route because we plan to leave mid November, but you might want to try Hwy 40.
If I were you, I think I'd google the route to your entry point. It will usually give you a couple of alternatives and just pick which one you think you would be most comfortable driving. It appears 99 to 40 is your best bet. but 40 is long and boring, but if this is your first time towing, boring might be good. Bakersfield has a lot of nice campgrounds, Barstow now so much, If you detour a bit, Lake Havasu is a nice place to camp, you'll pass by the Petrified Forest.
Enjoy your trip and if you want to chat, just PM me.
If I were you, I think I'd google the route to your entry point. It will usually give you a couple of alternatives and just pick which one you think you would be most comfortable driving. It appears 99 to 40 is your best bet. but 40 is long and boring, but if this is your first time towing, boring might be good. Bakersfield has a lot of nice campgrounds, Barstow now so much, If you detour a bit, Lake Havasu is a nice place to camp, you'll pass by the Petrified Forest.
Enjoy your trip and if you want to chat, just PM me.
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