March 31 - New Mexico to Arizona

Headed across I40 to get our kicks on Route 66!  

Before we left our campground, Lenny had to visit his dog park. This campground, along with being very clean, is very artsy. 

The landscape coming across New Mexico and part of Arizona is still desert but we see mountains in the distance. 

Then comes the buttes. I never tire of seeing the Southwest colors and blue skies 

 




In the distance is Humphreys Peak 12,333 ft!

As we got closer to Flagstaff, AZ, the landscape changed dramatically and notice the snow. Lots of Ponderosa Pine. 

After setting up in the Grand Canyon Railway campground, we headed into Williams to walk on Route 66 

Back to the campground we decided we need to go across the road to Grand Canyon Brewery and Distillery before retiring for the night. 

March 29 - Texas to New Mexico

On the road again headed for New Mexico. It was foggy and very windy. Can you see the windmills?

As we got further west, the blue skies appeared and stayed with us but so did the wind. 

Wish we painted our overpass roads. Makes it so cheerful coming into the city. 

We decided to stop in Albuquerque at a campground we’ve stayed at several times before. The main attraction is the beer garden that we can walk from our campground! Had an IPA and some bison nachos. Yum yum. 

March 28 - Oklahoma to Texas

Driving across Oklahoma, you can see for miles in all directions. It’s very flat, dry high plains. Those black specks are cattle. 

Then coming across the panhandle of Texas, it’s still pretty flat but we see sagebrush in the fields. It’s we’re here so they must have had rain. 

Tonight we stayed at Palo Duro Canyon State Park. Last year we stayed just outside of here because it was full when we got there. This year we called ahead and got a really nice spot. Gorgeous mountains behind us. 

 The canyon has lots and lots of trails. Off we go to explore. 

After about 5 miles, we arrived back at the campground. Here’s what Lenny did. 

We tuckered him out!

Since there is a fire ban here, Bill had to use the gas grill for steaks AND s’mores.

Great dinner but we decided we needed to hike to burn some of those calories and to take some sunset pics.