Dripping Springs Hike

March 19 - Las Cruces, NM

The Dripping Springs Resort was originally built by Colonel Eugene Van Patten in the 1870's. The resort had 16 rooms, and dining room and concert hall. Visitors rode the stagecoach 6 miles from Las Cruces to the resort raising up from the valley floor through the high plains.

They continued on into the canyon beyond.

Some stayed in the cabins nestled in the trees around the dining room.

Others stayed passed the spring in the larger accommodations.

The four mile hike had wonderful views in every direction.

After the hike Lloyd painted a sketch of the La Cueva Rocks while Pamela wandered among the rocks and caves. -L

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