I awoke as light was just revealing the landscape of plowed fields I was parked near. Immediately drove back into Carlsbad Caverns National Park, where I would have to wait until 8 a.m. before I could begin the exploration of the caverns.
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Nature Ali’s Grand Adventure – Carlsbad Caverns National Park to Anthony, NM – Day 26, July 15th.
Posted in Birds, Butterflies, Carlsbad Canyon National Park, Dragonflies, Geology, Grand Adventure, New Mexico, Texas, tagged Bronzed Cowbird, caverns, flat tire, Guadalupe National Park, lanterns, Painted Bunting, Rattlesnake Spring, thunderstorm on July 15, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Nature Ali’s Grand Adventure – west of Houston, TX to Carlsbad, NM – Day 25, July 14th.
Posted in Birds, Carlsbad Canyon National Park, Dragonflies, Grand Adventure, National Parks/Preserves/Refuges, New Mexico, Texas, tagged Alamo, Carlsbad, Catholic, Golden-fronted Woodpecker, life bird, Mission Concepcion, National Historic Park, nighthawks, rest areas, San Antonio on July 14, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Morning in rest stops is interesting. The car that was parked next to you all night is replaced by a van, the driver in the SUV peers out through the foggy windshield with one sleepy eye realizing that she has been seen.
