We met a couple in their RV headed for Elk Point, SD! That is where the Chicoine side of our family is from. It is a tiny little farm town just outside of Sioux City, Iowa so the chances of meeting someone that is headed there is slim. He knew our family that lives there still too. Small world.
Packed up from Benson KOA in the morning and headed out for New Mexico.
Shortly after crossing the Arizona/New Mexico Border our first stop was Steins, a New Mexico Ghost Town.
The town is closed for renovations but we made an appointment with the current owners and she was kind enough to come out and give a personal tour.
Interesting history to this tiny town. In 1944, toward the end of World War II the railway ceased operations at the Steins quarry and gave notice it would no longer subsidize water deliveries. The railway gave the inhabitants of Steins 24 hours to take advantage of free transport elsewhere with what they could carry; most of the population accepted this offer, leaving their houses and most of their possessions behind.
George and Luke really enjoyed checking this WWII Tank at the Veteran's Park where we had lunch.
Quick stop at Walmart for groceries and then....
...... off to the City of Rocks!
Boy, did Ben and Tim have a blast running through the rock formations.
City of Rocks State Park Campground.
Tonight is the first night the tents are pitched! 1st bug bite - Cathy, Red Fire Ant. Ouch!
Lots of thumbs up from people passing our RV and Van today!
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