Campground Review – Tucumcari KOA Journey, Tucumcari, New Mexico

Tucumcari KOA Journey, Tucumcari, New Mexico

Description

The Tucumcari KOA Journey is a basic, well-maintained campground set on the rolling high-plains of eastern New Mexico. Conveniently located just off Interstate I-40, the campground provides a welcome and restful overnight break from the long drive between Amarillo and Albuquerque. Here you can enjoy a meal at the KOA’s Tucumcari Cafe; fuel-up vehicles and stock-up on supplies in town; cruise a section of Route 66; and see the historic neon lights, retro murals, and other attractions around Tucumcari.

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Campground Review – Albuquerque KOA Journey, Albuquerque, New Mexico

Albuquerque KOA Journey, Albuquerque, New Mexico

Description

The Albuquerque KOA Journey is a nicely landscaped, clean, and well-maintained campground near the eastern edge of Albuquerque. The park is conveniently near the many attractions and events around Albuquerque, such as the International Balloon Festival, Petroglyph National Monument, Old Town Albuquerque, great museums, cultural events, entertainment venues, dining, and shopping. This KOA is a great place to stop and relax while passing through or exploring this area of New Mexico.

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Campground Review – Boot Hill RV Resort, Alamogordo, New Mexico

Boot Hill RV Resort, Alamogordo, New Mexico

Description

Boot Hill RV Resort is a western-themed, family-run, and well-maintained campground conveniently located near Alamogordo, New Mexico. The park is close to such area attractions as White Sands National Monument, the historical mountain community of Cloudcroft, and the New Mexico Museum of Space. Friendly staff and western hospitality make this park an excellent base from which to explore these and many other attractions of southern New Mexico.

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End of Travel Season – 2019

Sunset at Chiricahua National Monument, Arizona

(Mid-Oct. to mid-Nov. 2019) This post is a brief summary of the end of our travel season for 2019. It seems we have been so preoccupied with the COVID-19 pandemic that we have put off many things – including blogging. Time now to try to catch up on the blog posts.

(May 25, 2020) First, a status update – Kim and I remain in good health and are sheltering in a campground in Iowa, near my sister and brother-in-law’s home – as noted in my recent post. Now, on to our 2019 Fall travels…

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