39 GENERAL CAMPING: New Mexico
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This article is from the Outdoor Activities for Young Children FAQ, by Gloria Logan glogan@atk.com with numerous contributions by others.
39 GENERAL CAMPING: New Mexico
I grew up in New Mexico - and all of the states you are planning on
visiting are GORGEOUS! One must stop place is 4 corners - I think you
will drive right by there on your way to Mesa Verde. Basically it is
just a cement slab with a cross painted on. Your 7 year old will LOVE
having his picture taken while he has 1 appendage in each of the 4
states.
The north rim is certainly less crowded than the south - but it is
really hard to get reservations at the campground & hotels around there
- you should try to get reservations now. You can't see the river from
the north rim - and it isn't as pretty as the south rim - but it is
still amazingly beautiful.
Riding the narrow gauge train from durango to silverton is also a lot
of fun - but I think it is pretty expensive. If you do the train I
think you need to get your reservations in now also. It is the big
tourist attraction in durango. My sister currently lives in durango -
earning a living off of the tourist $$ - so leave a big tip for your
waitress if her name is Diana :-)
>Is the driving hazardous (hairpin turns in the mountains)?
Since I grew up driving in the mountains I don't think they are bad -
so I don't think I'm the person to answer this.
>Do storms suddenly start?
In august expect it to rain in the afternoons - if it rains at all.
>Are there dredded insects/snakes this time of year?
It is nice a dry - so no mosquitos! If I were you I wouldn't worry
about snakes.
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