On this leg of our trip we see a healthy western diamondback rattlesnake, camp under the stars all alone, have morning coffee with the cattle and investigate the area at Baca Campground.
Read more: Rattlesnakes & Clear Starlit Night - Baca Campground, New Mexico
Just when everything seems to be unraveling, we come across wonderful people and places. Our goal is to go to Flagstaff, AZ. A change of plans takes us to El Morro, NM instead.
Read more: El Morro - The Right People & Places Make Things Better
The views are breathtaking and the scenery is diverse. We camp at Santa Cruz Lake Overlook Campground. We take in bluff views and visit El Santuario de Chimayo.
We often make time lapse videos at night, usually of our camp to see if any animals wander by. Usually, we don't see anything.
In Mills Canyon, New Mexico, our camp was in the trees and too dark for video. This time we placed the camera looking across the valley floor toward the ruins of the old hotel. The ruins are not visible. They are behind some trees in the distance.
Read more: Night in Mills Canyon and an Interesting Phenomenon
It's a new day in Mills Canyon as we explore the canyon, the main complex of Melvin Mills historic Orchard Ranch, and witness some flooding of the Canadian River.
On the way to the beautiful, historic Mills Canyon we encounter thunderstorms, a huge bolt in a tire, lots of glorious mud, and incredible views.
Read more: Overlanding & Camping in Mills Canyon, New Mexico - Part 1
The kind folks at Potty Pack reached out to us and asked us if we would review their products. We said, "Yes!" and here's that review.
We thank the folks at Roke for sending us their marshmallow roasting sticks for review. There are 8 stainless steel roasting sticks and one cloth carrying pouch with drawstring in the set that we received.
Read more: Campfire Cooking with Marshmallow Roasting Sticks