Learning about the history "the other Las Vegas" sure was fun, but Las Vegas has a natural side too. This Las Vegas is at the eastern side of the Santa Fe Mountains, and the southern edge of the Rocky Mountains.
One morning, after our walk, the pawrents took a scenic ride took see some of the more natural sights in LV.
(From the pawrents: The temperatures were in the 90s during our stay making outings rough for the girls. Walks were done in the early mornings and early evenings)
Right outside of town, the rocks start sprouting up....
...and the trees start getting thicker!
Pretty nice, right?? The pawrents say, that's nothing compared to the Rocky Mountains we're going to see in a couple of weeks.
The pawrents also found a place to swim where the water is hot...
Silly pawrents...it's 95F outside, who cares about hot water!
Mama didn't think strangers with their bathings suits on would appreciate pictures...but here is one of the small "baths" that was part of the Hot Springs. Mama stuck her toes in and said the was crazy hot and turned her toes pink!
Let's close today's post with a look at the "windmill" next to our campsite.
We are wishing everyone a fun long Labor Day Weekend in the US...and a Pawesome weekend
filled with nature where ever you may be!
Show us your nature! It can be flowers, your current weather, a scene out of your window, or maybe a picture from a vacation, walk or other journey! Any kind of nature picture will do! If you don't see a link below, click HERE to go to our Hoppity Page.
Your forest looks like a fairy tale place. We had one of those aermotor pumps on our farm. They rattle and clank a bit in a howling norwester (a wind a bit like your chinook).
ReplyDeleteoh that is beautiful... and we love this beautiful bench...
ReplyDeleteYou two look comfy and companionable on that bench, no doubt reflecting on past travels and ones to come!
ReplyDeleteHari OM
ReplyDeleteNatural hotbaths could be fun - but maybe not in the midday sun! You gals were so lucky to explore this place - hope all goes well with the car tow; I saw a big RV towing a smallish car behind when I was out in The Grey and it didn't seem to be a bother ... they over took me! Hugs and wags, YAM-aunty xxx
The scenery is so pretty but I agree with you girls - who needs hot water when the temps are hot!
ReplyDeleteIt's good to see another side of Las Vegas.
ReplyDeleteIt looks very pretty. Mom used to go to hot springs in Missoula, MT but it was in the winter, so they were surrounded by snow. She says they were great but getting out was very cold and having to race through the snow to get back inside was chilling. Have a fun long weekend!
ReplyDeletethat cluster of trees/forest is my favorite today, except of course the sign posers and bench warmers. they are always my favorite. our pool and the gulf of mexico is still 88 for the gulf and 90 for the pool. bob can hardly stand to get in it because our temps are still high 90's too. can't wait to see how JeJe does being hauled along. have a fun week end
ReplyDeleteDearest Nieces Rosy and Sunny
ReplyDeleteOMDs you are both KOA Princesses with wanderlust in your DNAs. What a wonderful nature post. I can hardly wait for you 2, da peeps and CeCe to show us the Rockies
Hugs Aunty C
Java Bean: "Ayyy, that little hot pool with the little ladder looks like something that a spooky creature would climb out of in one of those creepy movies our Dada likes to watch!"
ReplyDeleteWOW the photos are beautiful and such beautiful scenery, it is good you stayed indoor during the day when it was hot as it can hurt our paws, thanks for sharing your wonderful stories as always love Layla
ReplyDeleteYou girls are so lucky to get to see all those wonderful places!
ReplyDeleteThere sure was a lot of beautiful nature around Las Vegas New Mexico. We hope your test trip goes well this weekend.
ReplyDeleteYou girls sure are having a big time and seeing lots of interesting sights!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. Aren't all drives there scenic
ReplyDeleteOur walks have to be in the early morning too for the same reason. Nature sure is pretty, isn't it? Give us a holler from your next trip, girls! XOX Xena and Chia
ReplyDeleteGreat photos and fun travels and adorable doggie photos ~
ReplyDeleteWishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
How pawretty!! I bet those hot baffs are nice in da winter buts def not in da summer :)
ReplyDeletexoxo,
Matilda