Departure, May 10. Long drive to first rest at Garner State Park near Concan, TX.
We toured the buildings at the park that were constructed by the CCC,
enjoyed a walk along the Frio River,
and did a little dancing on the patio of the pavilion on Saturday night.
Generally, we just enjoyed the area.
This was relaxing enough to prepare us for the drive on Sunday to Balmorhea State Park. This is one of our favorite stops. The 2 acre swimming pool fed by natural spring water is fabulous.
This is another CCC project. One has to wonder why we cannot think on this scale today when folks are in need of work.
The water ranges from 3 feet to 25 feet in depth and is crystal clear.
Jim really enjoyed his swim. I couldn't indulge this trip because of the eye surgery, but I enjoyed walking the perimeter and looking at this beautiful location. It is amazing that more people have not discovered this site. It is so close to the interstate highway.
Monday morning we were on the road once more. Enjoyed a Mexican lunch at Chueys in Van Horn. Our destination for the day: Hueco Tanks State Park, just east of El Paso.
This is another new park to us. It is wonderful!
Along our route we passed El Capitan, tallest point in Texas, and the salt flats east of El Paso.
Our first view of Hueco Tanks was intriguing.
Our campsite is pleasing.
We enjoyed sitting outside and watching the sun set and the stars come into view. Tuesday morning was spent hiking around the north mountain rediscovering pictographs and petroglyphs.
Here are a couple of handsome fellows we met along the path.
Overall, a lovely day. Looking forward to tomorrow's guided hike and hoping to see more of the mask pictographs for which Hueco Tanks is noted.
A good start to summer 2013!
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