Continuing our slow loop from Colorado to Texas, via Arizona, Tom and I took our time crossing New Mexico. The previous night’s snowstorm and cold temperatures left the highway icy and slick. And, more snow was on the way. We only drove from Santa Fe to Grants, New Mexico before stopping for the night.
With these snowstorms, the high temperatures never got above freezing. So, Tom I were still dry camping. That means we hadn’t yet filled our camper’s fresh water tank so we couldn’t use our sink, shower, or toilet. You know, the luxuries! As I mentioned in a previous post, our #ArcticFox camper is rated for camping well below freezing. However, that assumes the propane is turned on and heat is circulating throughout the camper. It's perfect for staying in one place but we prefer our propane and furnace to be off while we’re bouncing down the highway! If we had water in our pipes, they could freeze while we’re driving in these sub-freezing temperatures.
Since we had a few more days of cold weather ahead of us, Tom and I decided to stay at an RV park in Grants, New Mexico. Hot showers and “free” electricity to keep our camper extra cozy at night!
Grants KOA Journey RV Park
Why did we choose the Grants KOA Journey RV Park? Because it has a dog run! This campground also as a big open area where it backs to Grants’ famous lava fields. Lots of space for 4-legged travelers to stretch out!
Since this isn’t exactly prime camping season, we had plenty of sites to choose from. We took #15; right next to the dog run and closest to those wonderful hot showers!
Like most KOA campgrounds, the facilities are very clean and the Grants KOA Journey also has a nice gift shop and cute rental cabins.
Downtown Grants, NM
We woke to a beautiful sunrise at the Grants’ KOA campground but it was very cold and the roads were icy. So, we enjoyed a few sights in downtown Grants while we waited for the ice to thaw.
The New Mexico Mining Museum has some interesting exhibits and videos on the main floor that are free to visitors. It also offers access to a simulated underground mine on the lower floor for a small entrance fee. And, Aly was happy to learn the museum is dog-friendly!
Across from the museum you can climb on an old caboose or take your photo under a Route 66 sign. You can even take a photo with your car under the sign… but check your clearance first!
As we drove through Grants on Historic Route 66, I couldn’t help but notice all the Phillips 66 stations. It made me wonder if there’s a connection between Route 66 and Phillips 66.
We had fun *and* learned something new in Grants, New Mexico. But, the sun is shining, the ice is melting, and it's time to hit the road again!
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