No Rest for the Wicked

The Traveling Hillbilly wasn't back home from Colorado very long before it was time to hit the road again.  This time to Ruidoso, New Mexico.   Time to relax in the mountains, kick back and enjoy the views.  The cooler temperatures are a plus as well!  It was tough adjusting to the heat and humidity back home after the cool Colorado temps!

Ruidoso is a small mountain town with so much scenic beauty to offer.   There's nothing like having your morning cup of coffee, or evening glass a wine with a mountain view!  Or going for a morning stroll around the lake. Or when you’re feeling more energetic, a long hike in the Lincoln National Forest.

The grounds at Inn of the Mountain Gods are beautiful as well.  If you’re not staying there, it’s a great place to go have a drink or a meal and just enjoy the view.

Inn of the Mountain Gods

If it’s not ski season, you may want to consider a drive up to the top of Ski Apache for even more breathtaking views. 

Top of Ski Apache

There are a couple of lookout points along the way.  Just remember while it's only a few miles up the mountain, it will take about 45 minutes to get to the top.

Ruidoso is  a place the Traveling Hillbilly visits often and enjoys the ability to instantly feel relaxed upon arrival.  It’s a place that is always hard to leave.  The only thing that makes leaving bearable is the thought I’ll return again soon.