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| heading east I10 - places to see [message #205813] |
Thu, 25 April 2013 08:53  |
Jeff Lee
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Hi all. We are back on our way to Florida from Huntington Beach, currently in Dateland AZ. Had a wonderful visit with our son - and thanks again to Steve W for the help.
The water problem has not reappeared, the engine makes enough hot water and we are set for now.
So we think tonight we would like to stay around Benson, maybe Willcox - any recommends or other thoughts?
We plan on crossing on I10 and then down the west coast of Florida. Neither of us has been that way and we are geographically challenged - anything we should know, places to must stop, good parks etc with hookups
We can only get on the web occasionally so may be a while in responding.
thanks again to all
Jeff Lee and Mary Kay Forrer
77 Kingsley - Gypsy Rose
towing 2010 Mini Cooper
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| Re: [GMCnet] heading east I10 - places to see [message #205814 is a reply to message #205813] |
Thu, 25 April 2013 09:08  |
powerjon
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Benson has a number of RV parks just off the exit to the South and a few good resturants. Steve Ferguson lives about 30 miles south in Sierra Vista. If you can drive further, Lordsburg NM has a good KOA.
JR Wright
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Michigan
On Apr 25, 2013, at 9:53 AM, Jeff Lee <beke@cox.net> wrote:
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> Hi all. We are back on our way to Florida from Huntington Beach, currently in Dateland AZ. Had a wonderful visit with our son - and thanks again to Steve W for the help.
>
> The water problem has not reappeared, the engine makes enough hot water and we are set for now.
>
> So we think tonight we would like to stay around Benson, maybe Willcox - any recommends or other thoughts?
>
> We plan on crossing on I10 and then down the west coast of Florida. Neither of us has been that way and we are geographically challenged - anything we should know, places to must stop, good parks etc with hookups
>
> We can only get on the web occasionally so may be a while in responding.
>
> thanks again to all
>
> Jeff Lee and Mary Kay Forrer
> 77 Kingsley - Gypsy Rose
> towing 2010 Mini Cooper
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| Re: [GMCnet] heading east I10 - places to see [message #205815 is a reply to message #205813] |
Thu, 25 April 2013 09:18 |
Sandra Price
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Jeff and Mary Kay, in Louisiana, take I12 from Baton Rouge to Slidell to
bypass New Orleans. It will be shorter/more direct. Freeway all the way.
Sandra Price
On Apr 25, 2013 8:53 AM, "Jeff Lee" <beke@cox.net> wrote:
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> Hi all. We are back on our way to Florida from Huntington Beach, currently
> in Dateland AZ. Had a wonderful visit with our son - and thanks again to
> Steve W for the help.
>
> The water problem has not reappeared, the engine makes enough hot water
> and we are set for now.
>
> So we think tonight we would like to stay around Benson, maybe Willcox -
> any recommends or other thoughts?
>
> We plan on crossing on I10 and then down the west coast of Florida.
> Neither of us has been that way and we are geographically challenged -
> anything we should know, places to must stop, good parks etc with hookups
>
> We can only get on the web occasionally so may be a while in responding.
>
> thanks again to all
>
> Jeff Lee and Mary Kay Forrer
> 77 Kingsley - Gypsy Rose
> towing 2010 Mini Cooper
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| Re: heading east I10 - places to see [message #205822 is a reply to message #205813] |
Thu, 25 April 2013 09:53 |
Carl S.
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| Jeff Lee wrote on Thu, 25 April 2013 06:53 |
Hi all. We are back on our way to Florida from Huntington Beach, currently in Dateland AZ. Had a wonderful visit with our son - and thanks again to Steve W for the help.
The water problem has not reappeared, the engine makes enough hot water and we are set for now.
So we think tonight we would like to stay around Benson, maybe Willcox - any recommends or other thoughts?
We plan on crossing on I10 and then down the west coast of Florida. Neither of us has been that way and we are geographically challenged - anything we should know, places to must stop, good parks etc with hookups
We can only get on the web occasionally so may be a while in responding.
thanks again to all
Jeff Lee and Mary Kay Forrer
77 Kingsley - Gypsy Rose
towing 2010 Mini Cooper
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Jeff & Mary Kay,
About 35 miles southeast of Willcox is one of our favorite camping spots, Chiricahua National Monument:
http://www.nps.gov/chir/index.htm
You won't regret taking the side trip down there to stay overnight or even a day or two. It is all dry camping, but they do have flush toilets and a grey water dump. You will have to unhitch your towd and back into a space. They have a length limit of 29', so you're in. There is a diagram of the campground just inside the entrance, look it over and try to find a good site as you go in.
Before entering the campground, you will want to raise your rear suspension to the max. There are some big dips to negotiate in the campground, but they are not a problem. I highly recommend taking a drive to the top of the mountain or, better yet, take the ranger shuttle to the top and hike down to the ranger station. You will likely see deer and turkeys in or near the campground. It is a WONDERFUL place. We camped there with the Jacobson's last year and they enjoyed it too.
Carl Stouffer
'75 ex Palm Beach
Tucson, AZ.
Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive, Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American Eagles, Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member
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| Re: heading east I10 - places to see [message #205824 is a reply to message #205822] |
Thu, 25 April 2013 09:57 |
Carl S.
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If you don't want to go as far out of your way as Chiricahua, there is a nice campground at the Triangle-T Guest Ranch in Dragoon, AZ. Just as you approach Texas Canyon (where the rest areas are) you exit on Dragoon Road and turn right. Just after a sharp left turn in the road is the entrance to Triangle-T. The Saguaro Jetset is planning a rally there in November.
Carl Stouffer
'75 ex Palm Beach
Tucson, AZ.
Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive, Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American Eagles, Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member
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| Re: [GMCnet] heading east I10 - places to see [message #205831 is a reply to message #205813] |
Thu, 25 April 2013 11:31 |
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Unless you've lost something in New Orleans, take I 12 around it. For good Cajun cooking stop in Breaux Bridge for a meal. Eat anywhere in town except the chain joints, they're all good.
Enjoy the ride.
--johnny
From: Jeff Lee <beke@cox.net>
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Sent: Thursday, April 25, 2013 9:53 AM
Subject: [GMCnet] heading east I10 - places to see
Hi all. We are back on our way to Florida from Huntington Beach, currently in Dateland AZ. Had a wonderful visit with our son - and thanks again to Steve W for the help.
The water problem has not reappeared, the engine makes enough hot water and we are set for now.
So we think tonight we would like to stay around Benson, maybe Willcox - any recommends or other thoughts?
We plan on crossing on I10 and then down the west coast of Florida. Neither of us has been that way and we are geographically challenged - anything we should know, places to must stop, good parks etc with hookups
We can only get on the web occasionally so may be a while in responding.
thanks again to all
Jeff Lee and Mary Kay Forrer
77 Kingsley - Gypsy Rose
towing 2010 Mini Cooper
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| Re: heading east I10 - places to see [message #205837 is a reply to message #205832] |
Thu, 25 April 2013 12:03 |
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| Larry wrote on Thu, 25 April 2013 09:38 |
If you have not seen Carlsbad caverns, the short trip off of I10 into NM to see the caverns is worth the time. Sure, maybe you've seen pics of it, but NO PICTURE can begin to describe the beauty of these caverns. A good time of the year to go also. Kids are in school so a weekday visit is what you want. There is a small private park at the entrance to Carlsbad park in the town of Whites City. Not the best park we ever stayed in, but OK and rates were fair. The it is a short trip up the mountain to the caverns. If you have not seen this, it is really worth the time. JMHO
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That's where we will be a week from yesterday. We plan to leave Las Cruces, where Hal K has graciously offered an overnight parking spot, and heading to Carlsbad Caverns in the morning of May 1. Unfortunately, Kathy planned only a day stop there and after a cave tour, we will be heading to Ft Stockton, TX for the night. Then on to San Antonio, via Del Rio, for a couple of days where we will drop off Rob M's generator. We plan to stay in San Antonio for a few days then move on to Fredericksburg, where we will base for a couple of side trips. We're getting excited about it!
Carl Stouffer
'75 ex Palm Beach
Tucson, AZ.
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| Re: [GMCnet] heading east I10 - places to see [message #205845 is a reply to message #205813] |
Thu, 25 April 2013 12:51 |
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G'day,
If you want to stop overnight in Houston or run into trouble I am currently at:
Lake Road Storage
23170 Fairlake Drive
Huffman, TX 77336
267-261- three zero seven one
Regards,
Rob M.
-----Original Message-----
From: Jeff Lee
Hi all. We are back on our way to Florida from Huntington Beach, currently in Dateland AZ. Had a wonderful visit with our son - and
thanks again to Steve W for the help.
The water problem has not reappeared, the engine makes enough hot water and we are set for now.
So we think tonight we would like to stay around Benson, maybe Willcox - any recommends or other thoughts?
We plan on crossing on I10 and then down the west coast of Florida. Neither of us has been that way and we are geographically
challenged - anything we should know, places to must stop, good parks etc with hookups
We can only get on the web occasionally so may be a while in responding.
thanks again to all
Jeff
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| Re: [GMCnet] heading east I10 - places to see [message #205853 is a reply to message #205845] |
Thu, 25 April 2013 14:59 |
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If you are coming thru El Paso, Texas, we have a casino not too far from
the off ramp and you may park overnight for I think $5.00. My Shop is
around the corner and you may park there over night free.
Marcel
915 474-0988
On 4/25/2013 11:51, Rob Mueller wrote:
> G'day,
>
> If you want to stop overnight in Houston or run into trouble I am currently at:
>
> Lake Road Storage
> 23170 Fairlake Drive
> Huffman, TX 77336
> 267-261- three zero seven one
>
> Regards,
> Rob M.
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>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jeff Lee
>
> Hi all. We are back on our way to Florida from Huntington Beach, currently in Dateland AZ. Had a wonderful visit with our son - and
> thanks again to Steve W for the help.
>
> The water problem has not reappeared, the engine makes enough hot water and we are set for now.
>
> So we think tonight we would like to stay around Benson, maybe Willcox - any recommends or other thoughts?
>
> We plan on crossing on I10 and then down the west coast of Florida. Neither of us has been that way and we are geographically
> challenged - anything we should know, places to must stop, good parks etc with hookups
>
> We can only get on the web occasionally so may be a while in responding.
>
> thanks again to all
>
> Jeff
>
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| Re: [GMCnet] heading east I10 - places to see [message #205854 is a reply to message #205853] |
Thu, 25 April 2013 15:06 |
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My best view of El Paso is in my rear view mirror, heading out of Texas
towards New Mexico.
(Grin)
Jim Hupy
Salem, OR
78 GMC Royale 403
On Thu, Apr 25, 2013 at 12:59 PM, Marcel Bourgon <mjbourgon@earthlink.net>wrote:
> If you are coming thru El Paso, Texas, we have a casino not too far from
> the off ramp and you may park overnight for I think $5.00. My Shop is
> around the corner and you may park there over night free.
> Marcel
> 915 474-0988
> On 4/25/2013 11:51, Rob Mueller wrote:
> > G'day,
> >
> > If you want to stop overnight in Houston or run into trouble I am
> currently at:
> >
> > Lake Road Storage
> > 23170 Fairlake Drive
> > Huffman, TX 77336
> > 267-261- three zero seven one
> >
> > Regards,
> > Rob M.
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Jeff Lee
> >
> > Hi all. We are back on our way to Florida from Huntington Beach,
> currently in Dateland AZ. Had a wonderful visit with our son - and
> > thanks again to Steve W for the help.
> >
> > The water problem has not reappeared, the engine makes enough hot water
> and we are set for now.
> >
> > So we think tonight we would like to stay around Benson, maybe Willcox -
> any recommends or other thoughts?
> >
> > We plan on crossing on I10 and then down the west coast of Florida.
> Neither of us has been that way and we are geographically
> > challenged - anything we should know, places to must stop, good parks
> etc with hookups
> >
> > We can only get on the web occasionally so may be a while in responding.
> >
> > thanks again to all
> >
> > Jeff
> >
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| Re: [GMCnet] heading east I10 - places to see [message #205864 is a reply to message #205854] |
Thu, 25 April 2013 16:31 |
mjbourgon
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Really sorry you feel that way.
On 4/25/2013 14:06, James Hupy wrote:
> My best view of El Paso is in my rear view mirror, heading out of Texas
> towards New Mexico.
> (Grin)
> Jim Hupy
> Salem, OR
> 78 GMC Royale 403
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>
> On Thu, Apr 25, 2013 at 12:59 PM, Marcel Bourgon <mjbourgon@earthlink.net>wrote:
>
>> If you are coming thru El Paso, Texas, we have a casino not too far from
>> the off ramp and you may park overnight for I think $5.00. My Shop is
>> around the corner and you may park there over night free.
>> Marcel
>> 915 474-0988
>> On 4/25/2013 11:51, Rob Mueller wrote:
>>> G'day,
>>>
>>> If you want to stop overnight in Houston or run into trouble I am
>> currently at:
>>> Lake Road Storage
>>> 23170 Fairlake Drive
>>> Huffman, TX 77336
>>> 267-261- three zero seven one
>>>
>>> Regards,
>>> Rob M.
>>>
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Jeff Lee
>>>
>>> Hi all. We are back on our way to Florida from Huntington Beach,
>> currently in Dateland AZ. Had a wonderful visit with our son - and
>>> thanks again to Steve W for the help.
>>>
>>> The water problem has not reappeared, the engine makes enough hot water
>> and we are set for now.
>>> So we think tonight we would like to stay around Benson, maybe Willcox -
>> any recommends or other thoughts?
>>> We plan on crossing on I10 and then down the west coast of Florida.
>> Neither of us has been that way and we are geographically
>>> challenged - anything we should know, places to must stop, good parks
>> etc with hookups
>>> We can only get on the web occasionally so may be a while in responding.
>>>
>>> thanks again to all
>>>
>>> Jeff
>>>
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| Re: [GMCnet] heading east I10 - places to see [message #205871 is a reply to message #205864] |
Thu, 25 April 2013 16:58 |
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Marcel, It is just that when we get to Texas, we get lonesome for tall
trees and green fields of Oregon. I guess if you adapted to the El Paso /
Juarez, Rio Grande area, it might be described as majestic and expansive.
My perspective is somewhat different. Doesn't make me right, only
different. Was not looking to insult or offend anyone.
Jim Hupy
Salem,Or
78 Gmc Royale 403
On Apr 25, 2013 2:30 PM, "Marcel Bourgon" <mjbourgon@earthlink.net> wrote:
> Really sorry you feel that way.
>
> On 4/25/2013 14:06, James Hupy wrote:
> > My best view of El Paso is in my rear view mirror, heading out of Texas
> > towards New Mexico.
> > (Grin)
> > Jim Hupy
> > Salem, OR
> > 78 GMC Royale 403
> >
> >
> > On Thu, Apr 25, 2013 at 12:59 PM, Marcel Bourgon <
> mjbourgon@earthlink.net>wrote:
> >
> >> If you are coming thru El Paso, Texas, we have a casino not too far from
> >> the off ramp and you may park overnight for I think $5.00. My Shop is
> >> around the corner and you may park there over night free.
> >> Marcel
> >> 915 474-0988
> >> On 4/25/2013 11:51, Rob Mueller wrote:
> >>> G'day,
> >>>
> >>> If you want to stop overnight in Houston or run into trouble I am
> >> currently at:
> >>> Lake Road Storage
> >>> 23170 Fairlake Drive
> >>> Huffman, TX 77336
> >>> 267-261- three zero seven one
> >>>
> >>> Regards,
> >>> Rob M.
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> -----Original Message-----
> >>> From: Jeff Lee
> >>>
> >>> Hi all. We are back on our way to Florida from Huntington Beach,
> >> currently in Dateland AZ. Had a wonderful visit with our son - and
> >>> thanks again to Steve W for the help.
> >>>
> >>> The water problem has not reappeared, the engine makes enough hot water
> >> and we are set for now.
> >>> So we think tonight we would like to stay around Benson, maybe Willcox
> -
> >> any recommends or other thoughts?
> >>> We plan on crossing on I10 and then down the west coast of Florida.
> >> Neither of us has been that way and we are geographically
> >>> challenged - anything we should know, places to must stop, good parks
> >> etc with hookups
> >>> We can only get on the web occasionally so may be a while in
> responding.
> >>>
> >>> thanks again to all
> >>>
> >>> Jeff
> >>>
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| Re: [GMCnet] heading east I10 - places to see [message #205875 is a reply to message #205871] |
Thu, 25 April 2013 17:14 |
mjbourgon
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No Offense taken
On 4/25/2013 15:58, James Hupy wrote:
> Marcel, It is just that when we get to Texas, we get lonesome for tall
> trees and green fields of Oregon. I guess if you adapted to the El Paso /
> Juarez, Rio Grande area, it might be described as majestic and expansive.
> My perspective is somewhat different. Doesn't make me right, only
> different. Was not looking to insult or offend anyone.
> Jim Hupy
> Salem,Or
> 78 Gmc Royale 403
> On Apr 25, 2013 2:30 PM, "Marcel Bourgon" <mjbourgon@earthlink.net> wrote:
>
>> Really sorry you feel that way.
>>
>> On 4/25/2013 14:06, James Hupy wrote:
>>> My best view of El Paso is in my rear view mirror, heading out of Texas
>>> towards New Mexico.
>>> (Grin)
>>> Jim Hupy
>>> Salem, OR
>>> 78 GMC Royale 403
>>>
>>>
>>> On Thu, Apr 25, 2013 at 12:59 PM, Marcel Bourgon <
>> mjbourgon@earthlink.net>wrote:
>>>> If you are coming thru El Paso, Texas, we have a casino not too far from
>>>> the off ramp and you may park overnight for I think $5.00. My Shop is
>>>> around the corner and you may park there over night free.
>>>> Marcel
>>>> 915 474-0988
>>>> On 4/25/2013 11:51, Rob Mueller wrote:
>>>>> G'day,
>>>>>
>>>>> If you want to stop overnight in Houston or run into trouble I am
>>>> currently at:
>>>>> Lake Road Storage
>>>>> 23170 Fairlake Drive
>>>>> Huffman, TX 77336
>>>>> 267-261- three zero seven one
>>>>>
>>>>> Regards,
>>>>> Rob M.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: Jeff Lee
>>>>>
>>>>> Hi all. We are back on our way to Florida from Huntington Beach,
>>>> currently in Dateland AZ. Had a wonderful visit with our son - and
>>>>> thanks again to Steve W for the help.
>>>>>
>>>>> The water problem has not reappeared, the engine makes enough hot water
>>>> and we are set for now.
>>>>> So we think tonight we would like to stay around Benson, maybe Willcox
>> -
>>>> any recommends or other thoughts?
>>>>> We plan on crossing on I10 and then down the west coast of Florida.
>>>> Neither of us has been that way and we are geographically
>>>>> challenged - anything we should know, places to must stop, good parks
>>>> etc with hookups
>>>>> We can only get on the web occasionally so may be a while in
>> responding.
>>>>> thanks again to all
>>>>>
>>>>> Jeff
>>>>>
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| Re: [GMCnet] heading east I10 - places to see [message #205894 is a reply to message #205875] |
Thu, 25 April 2013 20:12 |
rickmike
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Go north from Las Cruces to US 70 and then east to White Sands National Monument.
The white sand dunes are beautiful.
I was there at sunset and that day the full moon was rising as the sun was setting. IT WAS AWESOME!!!!!
A neat museum at the Army Missile Range too.
Then head south to Carlsbad Caverns.
Rick M.
1974 26' Canyonlands
aka "The General"
Clinton, TN
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| Re: [GMCnet] heading east I10 - places to see [message #205896 is a reply to message #205875] |
Thu, 25 April 2013 20:16 |
John Sharpe
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I always laugh when I enter Texas from the east on I-10 and note the mile post. Coming from the west realize that you will cross a time zone east if El Paso and you will not leave Texas until after milepost 800.
John Sharpe
Humble,TX
'78 Eleganza TBI
'89 Spectrum 2000 MPI V-10
'40 Ford Panel Delivery TPI
johnasharpe@gmail.com
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| Re: heading east I10 - places to see [message #205900 is a reply to message #205813] |
Thu, 25 April 2013 20:32 |
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batman
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I love the Fort Davis area, about 40 miles south of I-10 (near the I-10/I-20 split).
Some things to see there:
McDonald Observatory (Telescope tours and evening star parties):
http://mcdonaldobservatory.org/visitors
Davis Mountains State Park:
http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/state-parks/davis-mountains
Fort Davis National Historic Site:
http://www.nps.gov/foda/index.htm
I always boon dock when I visit there, so I have not stayed at the parks with hook-ups, but there are hook-ups at the State Park ($20-$25) as well as the Prude Ranch (http://www.prude-ranch.com/) which is just a few miles from the State Park on 118.
| Jeff Lee wrote on Thu, 25 April 2013 08:53 |
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We plan on crossing on I10 and then down the west coast of Florida. Neither of us has been that way and we are geographically challenged - anything we should know, places to must stop, good parks etc with hookups
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eugene
benbrook, tx
77 Eleganza II, Howell EFI + EBL
http://gmc.backyardwildlife.com
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| Re: [GMCnet] heading east I10 - places to see [message #205906 is a reply to message #205901] |
Thu, 25 April 2013 20:50 |
k2gkk
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Supposedly back during the Depression, a hobo scrawled
on the inside wall of the box car in which he was riding:
"The sun has riz, the sun has set,
and still I is, in Texas yet."
Back in my early Air Force days, I drove to Sacramento,
CA through El Paso from Ft Worth (Carswell AFB) and in
the days prior to Interstates (old US 80, leaving town)
it was a LONGG drive, for sure, especially without air
conditioning!
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> From: robmueller@iinet.net.au
> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> Date: Thu, 25 Apr 2013 20:32:52 -0500
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] heading east I10 - places to see
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> Back in my Apollo days we lived down in Seabrook and my Mom and Dad lived in San Diego. My wife and I would drive out to see them
> during the holidays. I always remember saying to myself when we left Texas "well we made it half way!"
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> Regards,
> Rob M.
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: John Sharpe
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> I always laugh when I enter Texas from the east on I-10 and note the mile post. Coming from the west realize that you will cross a
> time zone east if El Paso and you will not leave Texas until after milepost 800.
> --
> John
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