Caverns to Hotsprings

Trails at Kartchner Caverns State Park

We've now exited from Arizona making our way to New Mexico.

The last stop was in Benson, Arizona at their newest state park Kartchner Caverns State Park. Discovered by amatuer cavers in 1974 it was eventually saved and developed into a park to preserve and study it, since it has had little exposure to humans. 

We had a tour of the Big Room, led by a very informative Ranger named Ben. Sorry no photos were allowed.

Hot springs in Truth or Consequences

We made our way into New Mexico with a stop at Riverbend Hots Springs RV and Resort in Truth or Consequences.

A little more pricey than we are used to but we can soak from 8am-10pm in the natural hot mineral pools. The view over the Rio Grande is awesome.

It's a lovely place, with nice amenities and they try to keep it to a whisper so you can really relax.

At night they really light it up with laser and accent lights.

Next stop Albuquerque