New Mexico & Texas trip suggestions please

[grampscamper]

We're planning a trip to New Mexico from Toronto. We'll likely leave the end of April 2017. We'll travel to New Mexico through Missouri, Oklahoma & Texas. We're looking for suggestions of "must see" along the way. Most of our time will be spent in Texas and New Mexico. We'll likely travel through Colorado on our way home.
Any suggestions of campgrounds and places to visit would be appreciated.

[TexasShadow]

if you're coming down I 35 toward Kansas City, MO, look for Wallace State Park, just south of Cameron, MO. It is a very nice little park, easy on and off, etc.
Also, there is a Cabela's at the junction of I 70 and Loop 435 in Kansas City, KS if you just want an overnight parking spot.

[grampscamper]

Jim Shoe wrote:
If you don't already have it, check out "www.weatherbase.com". You'll pass through high country on the way South. Its free, and shows monthly weather averages by city within each state, over several years. No guarantees, but you'll know what to pack and where to avoid. Enjoy.

Thanks for the tip. I wasn't familiar the website. It certainly will be useful.
Bob

[Jim_Shoe]

If you don't already have it, check out "www.weatherbase.com". You'll pass through high country on the way South. Its free, and shows monthly weather averages by city within each state, over several years. No guarantees, but you'll know what to pack and where to avoid. Enjoy.

[grampscamper]

Second Chance wrote:
Bob,

As a native of Southern New Mexico (and college in Texas three times plus stationed there on-and-off over the years), I'll confess to a bit of bias. That said, there are SO many great places to go and things to see.

In New Mexico... in the north: Santa Fe, Angel Fire, Taos, the mountains, several Native American pueblo ruins, etc. Southeast: Carlsbad Caverns is a MUST-SEE! My home town of Las Cruces is an hour away from White Sands National Monument and that's beautiful, too. The Mesilla Valley (Las Cruces, Hatch, etc.) is renowned for its green chilis and Mexican food. The Gila Wilderness Area offers a great outdoor experience and the Gila Cliff Dwellings (ruins of an ancient Native American community).

Some of our favorite places in Texas are: San Antonio (The Alamo, the Riverwalk, lots of history) and the Hill Country with the LBJ ranch and Fredericksburg (home to The National Museum of the War in the Pacific).

There are too many things in those great states to list here, but this might get you started on some research. Keep us posted on your travels and we might even be able to cross paths!

Rob

Hi Rob, thanks for the information. I didn't know you were from that area. We're very excited about visiting New Mexico next year. I hear there is lots to see and do. Our 5th wheel went into storage yesterday.:( It got down to just above freezing here last night. Now we're planning for next year. Rob, I'll keep you posted of our plans. It would be great to cross paths.
Thanks everyone for the great information.
Bob

[NCWriter]

I especially like Santa Fe, NM, and Tralier Ranch RV Park close in for easy sightseeing. (A 55+ age park.)

It is a classic older RV or trailer park, well maintained and managed, with the adobe-style architecture of the city. It is right on the bus line ($1 for seniors, I think for all day) that takes you to the farmers market and the heart of the old Spanish town with its many museums. I have used that bus on our visits very successfully because it saves trying to park in town. The office staff is very helpful with guidance.

Just off the historic Plaza in town is The Shed restaurant in a 17th century house with really great Southwestern food. Their Posole is memorable. We mostly cook our meals in the RV but I never miss a chance to eat lunch at The Shed.

From there you can drive the High Road to Taos, a wonderful drive leading to Taos, a smaller, very charming artsy town with many galleries and the remarkable Taos Pueblo.

Located about an hour from there (or from Santa Fe) is the tiny town of Abiquiu where Georgia O'Keeffe painted and had a home. You can tour it but must book ahead. You can also visit Ghost Ranch, now a conference center, that offers tours of locales she painted on that big property.

There's a very scenic Army COE campground with good RV facilities at Abiquiu Riana Lake in the shadow of the Pedernal Mesa where painter O'Keeffe hiked and had her ashes scattered. Great price, too, $16, or $8 with the Senior Pass.

If you go there, have a green chile cheeseburger at Bode's general store and gas station on the main road.

[Second_Chance]

Bob,

As a native of Southern New Mexico (and college in Texas three times plus stationed there on-and-off over the years), I'll confess to a bit of bias. That said, there are SO many great places to go and things to see.

In New Mexico... in the north: Santa Fe, Angel Fire, Taos, the mountains, several Native American pueblo ruins, etc. Southeast: Carlsbad Caverns is a MUST-SEE! My home town of Las Cruces is an hour away from White Sands National Monument and that's beautiful, too. The Mesilla Valley (Las Cruces, Hatch, etc.) is renowned for its green chilis and Mexican food. The Gila Wilderness Area offers a great outdoor experience and the Gila Cliff Dwellings (ruins of an ancient Native American community).

Some of our favorite places in Texas are: San Antonio (The Alamo, the Riverwalk, lots of history) and the Hill Country with the LBJ ranch and Fredericksburg (home to The National Museum of the War in the Pacific).

There are too many things in those great states to list here, but this might get you started on some research. Keep us posted on your travels and we might even be able to cross paths!

Rob

[LynnandCarol]

I would recommend the South-TX area (Rockport, Corpus Christi, Port Aransas, and South Padre)! We love the area so much we moved here!