What a volcano in New Mexico? My thoughts exactly. We checked in and drove to the top. I swear we drove right along the cliff, and I was not to happy. We made it safe a sound but it was a tense few moments. We also decided to take the short nature hike that was only .2 (two tenths) of a mile . . . little did we know until it was too late that we were on the Crater Rim Trail which was an one-mile loop and considered a moderate hike . . . not too smart especially if you looks at my shoes! Oh well, we did it and it was so nice and cool. Colin was ready to go as soon as we got there . . .
Snapping a photo . . .
Needing a break . . .
As we left the area we saw some critters . . .
It was back on the road. The main highway (I-25) between New Mexico and Colorado had been shut down last week due to heavy forest fires. ABW reported to me yesterday it was back open so I was thrilled that no back road detour was going to happen. I was totally shocked at just how much vegetation had been burned . . . it was amazing and sad. I wish I was able to stop and take a photo but strong roadside warnings about NO stopping so we moved along. We could still see the forest fire crews working away on the fires that continued. I imagine it was thousands and thousands of acres that were on fire.
As you could tell from my posts on Patti's Facebook Page, NM is home for us. We actually grew up on a cattle ranch about 100 miles directly West of Amarillo, 60 miles South of Clayton (which you drove thru but might not know it). We were stationed at Fort Carson as LTs....drove that road between Colorado Springs and home a million times. Love my home State!
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I'm glad it was back open when you went through! I can only imagine what it looks like there. I heard it was started by a spark from an ATV.
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