To Central Texas from Central Arizona the Slow Way

[Jason Foster]

Awesome trip report.  I much prefer mountains over flatlands and snow over sand, but I always enjoy a road trip.

[jd1923]

Update on our return trip…

Given the goal of staying off Interstates, we wanted to see South Texas w/o I-10 travel. Left Inks Lake for lunch in Kerrville and spent a night in Bandera at Antler Oaks lodge. They are $59 plus tax! But with a soft sales call, I talked them into $40 cash and we would not hook up, no costs for them.

The RV park was nice enough, but one tenant scared us. They were up all night, lights on at 2AM, where 4 pickup trucks parked around their large travel trailer. One thing my Dad told me, “Nothing good happens after midnight.” I’m sure they were involved in trafficing or drug running. We stayed quiet pin the trailer and they kept me awake most of the night.

Thought to head straight south to Uvalde. The largest town out that way and they were in the news for a major school shooting a couple years ago. Uvalde also has the cheapest fuel around. Another part of planning is where to buy fuel. We use Gas Buddy and with the map view you can look ahead at prices along your route. Highest gas price we paid was $2.99 for diesel and the lowest was $2.79 at H-E-B Uvalde, $2.43 for regular, nice!

Wanted to see Del Rio, stopped for lunch there and had many great views of the Amistad National Recreation Area. On our route west.

just woke up in Sanderson TX. Not much of a town or RV park. Got another $10 discount for my “no hook-ups speel” some light road noise and we slept well.

i was too tired yesterday to push another 2 hours to Davis Mountains SP, so will leave for there as soon as I stop typing this! Looking forward for a few days there!

Edited October 26 by jd1923

[Mike and Carol]

8 hours ago, jd1923 said:

Highest gas price we paid was $2.99 for diesel and the lowest was $2.79 at H-E-B Uvalde, $2.43 for regular, nice!

 

John, we do like our HEB’s.  We have a new one just a few minutes drive from where we live.  Gas/diesel is always among the lowest in the area.  We’ve shopped at grocery stores across the country with our travels and none beats HEB for selection and price.

 

8 hours ago, jd1923 said:

i was too tired yesterday to push another 2 hours to Davis Mountains SP, so will leave for there as soon as I stop typing this! Looking forward for a few days there!

Earlier this month we were at the Big Bend Bluegrass Festival in Alpine, just 20 minutes from Davis Mountains SP.  We spoke to a resident of Fort Davis and asked about the famous Drug Store that is now closed.  It’s a long story, but BLUF it’s still closed, sadly.  Do go walk around the old Fort Davis, it ‘s a National Parks site and an interesting visit.  If the timing is right check out McDonald Observatory and see if they are having a Star Party while you are there.  It was a fascinating evening!  Have fun!  Mike

[jd1923]

On 10/26/2024 at 6:41 PM, Mike and Carol said:

Earlier this month we were at the Big Bend Bluegrass Festival in Alpine

Was very surprised by Alpine. A beautiful college town in the SW corner of Texas! Should have stopped there but had a few stops this day, lunch in Marfa, and finally made camp at Davis Mountain SP.

Present day Marfa seemed a little out of place. The locals looked like they were mostly from South Austin getting away from city life!

Charley is a good traveler and happy camper. Has his own bench seat with pillow. Mama’s boy, but he loves Dad too!

Edited October 30 by jd1923

[SeaDawg]

Charly looks very content. A good traveler. 

[jd1923]

During our stay at Davis Mountains SP our friends from Ruidoso called inviting us back, an offer we could not refuse! Decided to visit Silver City NM another time. This time we backed into their driveway and had two nights in a king bed.

Did a day trip to Capitan NM and the Smokey Bear Park/Museum.” Pickleball in the mornings and Tuesday nights playing Crokinole at Downshift Brewing Co.