Sugarite Canyon State Park, New Mexico

I'm so glad we discovered this state park in New Mexico. I had never heard of it but found it while looking for a one night stop near Raton Pass in New Mexico. It was so nice and quiet and was a great place for birds and wildlife. The park host said there were bears in the park a couple of weeks before we were there but we didn't see any.

This area was once the site of a thriving coal-mining camp and trails are maintained through the ruins of the settlement and past coal dumps and mines. We didn't take any of these trails but we did drive to the Lake Mayola.

There were so many interesting kinds of plants and lots of wildlife here.

O Lord, how many and varied are Your works! In wisdom have You made them all; the earth is full of Your riches and Your creatures.

Psalm 104:24

Ephesians 3
18 And may you have the power to understand, as all God’s people should, how wide, how long, how high, and how deep his love is.

19 May you experience the love of Christ, though it is too great to understand fully. Then you will be made complete with all the fullness of life and power that comes from God.

"Life is a gift; live each day as a thank you note."

Rejoice!

We took this picture a few years ago on our way from Chama, NM to Pagosa Springs, CO.
We love this part of New Mexico!

Let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice. Look to the Lord and His strength; see His face always.
Chronicles 16:10-11 NIV

There is not one blade of grass, there is no color in this world that is not intended to make us rejoice. John Calvin