(Topolobampo MX)This seaside village is located on a bay off the Sea of Cortez, also known as the Gulf of California. The sea is an inlet from the Pacific Ocean that separates the mainland from the peninsula of Baja California; and Topolobampo is near to where the ocean and inlet meet. Sea of Cortez – […]
(Elephant Butte NM) The annual Luminaria Beachwalk was held at sunset along the shores of Elephant Butte Lake. It’s a fundraiser by Friends of the Butte for fireworks, and non-standard improvements to the state park. Lots of folks turned out to participate. Massive numbers of illuminated bags lined the road in and the loop path […]
(Grayton Beach FL) Leaving to head back west earlier than originally planned, I drove US-98 skirting the coast through the Florida panhandle. Daylight was waning, so I stopped to camp for the night at Grayton Beach State Park. The park was next to the Gulf of Mexico, with a short distance to the beach. I […]