The City of Rocks

We’re currently camped at the “City of Rocks State Park” in Southwest New Mexico.  It is by far one of the most unique and beautiful campgrounds settings we’ve ever stayed at.  Many of the camp sites are tucked into incredible volcanic rock formations that were formed about 34 million years ago. New Mexico.org has this to say.  “The park encompasses a one square mile area in the scenic Chihuahuan desert region of southeastern New Mexico at an elevation of 5,200 feet. The “city” is a geologic formation made up of large, sculptured rock columns, or pinnacles, rising as high as 40 feet and separated by paths or lanes resembling city streets. Erosion over millions of years slowly formed the sculptured columns seen today, creating a stunning, otherworldly landscape. Located about halfway between Silver City and Deming, City of Rocks offers camp sites, hiking trails, excellent mountain biking, wildlife viewing, birding, stargazing, picnic areas and a desert botanical garden. The uniquely designed, new Visitor Center includes a large display area and modern restrooms with hot showers. City of Rocks State Park is your official sponsor of adventure!”  Need I say more?  I’m placing this at the top of my G.A.S. Stations list where you can get, “Your G.A.S. Tank Filled Up”!!!  We’ve been hanging out with our good Friends, Bob and Ruth here at the City of Rocks for the past several days and plan on staying a few more.  We first met Bob and Ruth when we lived in Ely, Minnesota, another top of my list G.A.S. Station locations I recommend you visit.   Like Josie and I, they’ve chosen to escape the harsh Midwest winters and traded it in for a life filled with adventurous travel in their RV, while being of service within the communities they find themselves in.