Traveling with Claytons

Why come all the way to West Texas and not visit this park? Well, we don't know the answer to that because we did come all the way to New Mexico to visit this amazing place! Carlsbad Caverns is actually inside the Guadalupe Mountain Range, so naturally, we made our way out here as well! There are several things to do here, but the King's Room Tour sells out quickly, so we needed better planning for this! The Main Cavern has a staggered entrance, so you need to make reservatio

Guadalupe Mountains National Park is located relatively close to Big Bend, so we had to visit it on our West Texas trip... but it is one of the least visited National Parks, and it is for those who truly love hikes. We like to walk around in nature and take in the sites so those strenuous hikes are not for us, but if that's your vibe, then go for it! The Guadalupe Mountains are Coral Reefs that were pushed up out of the ground. Much like El Capitan at Big Bend, these mountain

So, of course, you cannot be this close to the Rio Grande and not canoe down to the banks! We were fortunate to snatch two spots on this canoe trip with the Far Flung Outdoor group! Our guides met us at their Terlingua location and drove us out to the Rio Grande launch through the Big Bend Ranch State Park road. They shared the history of the place and were knowledgeable and respectful of the history of the area. They provide you with everything you need for a successful expe