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Hiking the Old Tin Mine Trail

by Peggy Staver
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We hiked the Old Tin Mine Trail on a Monday morning in mid-January. The air was warm and the breeze was light. Andy was off …

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Categories Free things to do, Hiking, Nature, RV living, RV Travel, Texas Tags el paso, hiking, Pets

Welcome 2018: Looking back and moving forward

by Peggy Staver

2017 was full of changes for us. We are looking forward to whatever 2018 will bring.

Categories RV living, Stuff, Texas Tags travel nurse

Our First Christmas in an RV Park

by Peggy Staver

We were suprised and delighted to see so many festive RVs in the park.

Categories RV living, RV Travel, Texas Tags christmas, el paso, family, rv park living

Riding a Gondola up the Franklin Mountains

by Peggy Staver
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We wanted to see as much of the El Paso area as we could during our stay. And what better way to see as much …

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Categories Mexico, Nature, RV Travel, Texas Tags el paso, native plants

Escape to Rio Bosque Wetlands Park

by Peggy Staver
a river with bushes and trees

The Rio Bosque Wetlands Park is a 372-acre park along the Rio Grande on the southwest side of El Paso. The description of the wetlands …

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Categories Free things to do, RV Travel, Texas Tags el paso, landscape, native plants, nature conservation, rio bosque wetlands park, rio grande

A Saturday Afternoon in Downtown El Paso

by Peggy Staver
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If you like murals, sculptures, and interesting architecture, take a walk through downtown El Paso

Categories Free things to do, RV Travel, Texas Tags el paso, murals, native plants, sculpture
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