Guadalupe National Park
January 3, 2020
Today’s accomplishment was making the 120 mile drive from Marfa to Guadalupe National Park. Thanks goes to the wonderful family from Kentucky who suggested I come here.
Another drive through spectacular scenery. The 120 miles took me four hours as I stopped quite often to take photos. I broke out my 14 mm lens to get some wide angle shots - if they turn out I will post them later.
The only thing between Marfa and here is the small town of Van Horn. The town has more hotels and RV sites than a town five times its size would have. It is located on The 10 which probably explains it. US 90 and Texas FM 157 were probably the straightest roads I have ever driven a and almost as flat until I got close to Guadalupe. The highways pass through high desert mixed in with some pasture land. The desert is surrounded on both sides by mountains - given the sunny skies today, there was the opportunity to get some great photographs.
When I got here I was surprised that the tent campground is full (it’s windy and chilly); so I’m parked with the RVs. - $15 a night.
Limited cell service here so I’m only posting a handful of photos. More tomorrow after my hike(s).
