Need rec for destination in west TX or NM
We will be traveling to Big Bend Jan 6-14 and our next stop after that is Albuquerque Jan 22-27, so we need to find somewhere in between. We'd like a place that is above freezing during the day and w...
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TxGearhead wrote:
Maybe Balmorhea State Park?
Definitely worth an overnight just for the uniqueness of the Park.
We checked in late one afternoon and were told the pool was under maintenance but would be available the next morning. Walked over with the missus just before dark and it was completely empty. The info marker stated it covered 1.75 acres, was up to twenty five feet deep and held 3.5 million gallons of water. Since wee planned to hit the road early the next day, I thought 'no way would it be anywhere near full before we left'. Well it was - even had little fish of some sort nipping on me when I was swimming around. I have no idea where they were while it was drained.
Edit to add - Hope you enjoy your visit to BB, its one of our favorite National Parks. Be sure to check out the 'ghost town' of Terlingua on the west side. The Starlight Theater has surprisingly good food and usually live entertainment and a local watering hole there, La Kiva, is the most unique bar I've ever been in.
