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Welcome. The Two Leos (My Trusty Companion and I) are glad you stopped by. I have created this site to document and share our adventures as we travel around the United States. In 2011, these travels were limited to weekend outings and vacations. We used these to explore areas which will be visited more extensively in the future. Beginning in 2012, we expanded our travels as we transition to the full-time RV lifestyle. Check back from time to time to see our wanderings.

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“...not all those who wander are lost...” Tolkien, J. R. R. (1954), The Fellowship of the Ring, The Lord of the Rings, Boston: Houghton Mifflin (published 1987), "Strider", ISBN 0-395-08254-4

Friday, August 19, 2011

Campgrounds and Back Roads

8-18-2011

Today we went back toward Taos, stopping in Mora at the Cowboy Cafe for a good breakfast. You have to be careful what you order. They seem to want to put New Mexico chiles in everything.

After breakfast we headed up into the Carson National Forest. I say “up” because it is a pretty steady climb from Mora.

Valley below Carson National Forest highway

About half way to Taos we found a real good Park Service Campground.

Campground entrance

River running through campground
 
The campground has a paved road and several pads that looked like they could handle a motorhome The park host had a Class C and another site had a Class C Plus parked. Other than that the site were open.








The road is pretty good




Leo seemed to really enjoy the view



From here we did some exploring of a couple of the Forest Roads. They are not as motorhome friendly. They are pretty good dirt roads but are narrow and I didn't find any place where it looked like you could turn a motorhome around. It looks like a toad will be essential. A bicycle won't cut it for me. A dirt bike would work, but a truck will be ideal.



No I didn't crash. I just put the camera down. We got back to camp safely mid-afternoon, in time to finish my book and slip in a nap. Ain't vacation great?

1 comment:

Doug said...

This trip looks fantastic!!! SOOO jealous!

Stay safe and see ya soon.