#24 - Whittington Center - Raton

Upon leaving Bonanza we decided to go off itinerary and take a side trip to Taos. Taos is a town we'd never been to but have been all around. We parked the camper outside of Raton, NM at the NRA Whittington Center which has 44,000 acres of shooting ranges, wildlife and a full service campground. We have stayed here before and always enjoyed the sunsets. This time didn't disappoint either.

View to the east

View to the west

The next day we hopped on the scooter and headed to Taos. On the way we drove through Cimarron Canyon. 

Then past Eagle's Nest Lake and Angel Fire. In Taos, we ate on Bent Street and bought a watercolor from a street artist that depicted a "healing journey."  It was appropriate and beautiful. Can't wait to get it home and framed. 

We rode the Enchanted Circle Scenic Byway through Red River and then back to Eagle's Nest to rest our bums at a historic saloon. 

By the time our 200-mile ride ended our bums were in need if lots of rest. On our ride we saw prong horn, mule deer, bison and elk. Thankfully all stayed on the side of the road where they belonged. Last time we were at Whittington we saw a bear. We looked but none were to be found this time. 

 The little white spots are Elk butts...lol.

Always lots of deer at Whittington

Now we head east toward home. Can't believe we'll be there in just a couple of days.