Show Low, AZ via New Mexico!

We had such plans to explore New Mexico's State Parks and lakes...

Our travels to northern New Mexico take us through the White Mountains of Arizona. This scenic drive never disappoints and we are looking forward to our first over night in Show Low, Arizona. 

Off to a great start at Fool's Hollow Lake, Show Low,AZ

Navajo Lake State Park is our first stay of New Mexico's state parks. The roads were rough and our campsite tight, but we are rewarded to find beautiful Navajo Lake. The second largest lake in New Mexico and fed by the San Juan River, Navajo Lake is known for it's world class fishing. Apparently we were not quite ready for that - no fish to be caught this time!

Crystal clear waters

Gorgeous sunset!

...and then, things changed.  Jim has discovered a plumbing leak in the fifth wheel's storage compartment. Unable to repair the leak ourselves or find anyone willing to do the work with Labor Day approaching, we are forced to switch gears and head back home. Returning to Show Low we are happy to find someone that is able to repair our leak. The weather was perfect and our refrigerator full, so we decide to stay - reserving a week at Juniper Ridge, an rv resort near Show Low. It was quite nostalgic spending time in this area that had been frequented so often when the boys were young, and we visit several of the many lakes to be found in the White Mountains.

White Mountain Lake, one of the many amenities
available to us at Juniper Ridge.

Our visit to Big Lake was surreal! Practically had the
place to ourselves.

At weeks end, we return home, happy to have renewed our memories of the White Mountains and promise to visit more often.