Red River & Wild Rivers Nat'l Rec. Area

Yesterday we decided to drive to Red River and then on over to Questa and Wild Rivers Nat'l Rec. Area. Good choice.

The drive to Red River was really pretty, with green meadows and mountain peaks with snow still visible. Getting to Red River meant going over a pass, nothing new in this area, but it was so neat when we started down the pass and there was Red River, off in the distance, like a oasis in the desert. Getting into town, we soon discovered that Red River is a big ski area and tourist town. Other than stopping at the chamber office to get some info, we kept on driving on the Enchanted Loop, heading toward Questa and the Wild Rivers Nat'l Rec. Area. This drive kept us along side the Red River and in the valley. Very scenic indeed.

We stopped for lunch in Questa at the Wildcat Drive-Inn and had a very good hamburger. Then we headed off for Wild Rivers Nat'l Rec. Area.

Wild Rivers Nat'l Rec. Area is located in a high desert area and is pretty barren, but you almost immediately notice the high cliff across the gorge. Pulling off at one of the overview's you realize just how deep the gorge is. There are signs everywhere warning people not to get close to the edge - it would be a long fall down to the Rio Grande River! We drove the entire loop and throughly enjoyed the drive and walks to the overlooks. Especially where the Red River and the Rio Grande meet.

We decided to continue on to Taos to do a little shopping at our favorite store - Wal-Mart! I was driving so didn't get a chance to take pictures but the vistas where breathtaking - you could see forever it seemed.

Back over the pass to Angle Fire and then on to Eagle Nest and our day was completed and so was the drive on the Enchanted Circle - we have now drove the entire circle in one day. Not to worry though, there is still much to see in this area, so we are not done exploring.

Pictures are, as always, at http://picasaweb.google.com/SchultzTravelPhotos

Enjoy....