Wild Rivers - Eagle Nest, New Mexico

We arrived in Eagle Nest on Sunday around 1:30pm and were immediately met by the RV Park owners, Bruce and Bridgette Manakas. After a few hugs, we proceeded to park the rig and get setup. Leroy and Lois stopped by to welcome us back. We just finished getting everything hooked up when the obligatory afternoon rain began. Later in the afternoon, our friends Jerry and Charlene returned from an outing...more hugs. In the evening, we got together for some Pegs and Jokers...it was a tie, two games to two.

Today, we joined in on the weekly excursion, led by Leroy and Lois. We drove to the Wild Rivers area to see the convergence of the Red and Rio Grande Rivers. Then onto the Red River Fish Hatchery where rainbow trout are raised for stocking the state-owned lakes, include Eagle Nest Lake. It was about lunch time, so we headed to Orlando's Mexican Restaurant in Taos, for some good food and conversation. As we were leaving the restaurant, the wind "kicked up". Some of the tour group decided to head back to Eagle Nest, while the rest of us headed for the Rio Grande Gorge. We arrived at the gorge and the wind was really blowing! We walked out to the middle of the bridge for a few photos, then back to the cars. It was a bad hair day, but we had a great time. Thanks to Leroy and Lois for leading the tour!

The convergence of the Red and Rio Grande Rivers

Enjoying the view!

The Rio Grande Gorge from the bridge