I did not spend much time in Lincoln. It was a matter of shooting some photos of the old buildings. The town of Lincoln plays major roll in the history of New Mexico. Notable names like Sheriff Pat Garrett and "Billy the Kid" were prominent players.
Most of the rest of the morning was spent at Fort Stanton. The fort was built at a military fort. It has also served at prison of war facility, military hospital, and tuberculous hospital. It 2004 interesting parties started efforts to preserve the fort. The state and federal government got involved in 2008. Eventually, the fort became Fort Stanton History Site.
Fort Stanton is very much a work in progress. When you enter the visitor's center, you are give some information of the fort history and information of what buildings are open. The folks at Fort Stanton are working hard to open more buildings.
From Fort Stanton, it was on over to Smokey Bear Historical Park in Capitan, NM. This is a state facility, at the time, entrance fee is $2.00. There is a path showing the plants in the New Mexico climate zones. Featured at a corner o =f the the park is Smokey Bear burial site. The museum illustrated when happens to the land after a forest fire and the people that fight these fires.
Last night when heading out to dinner, I saw a interesting store - "Boots & Jeans" - my kind of store. Ended up spending too much money - buying a pair of boots, jeans, a couple shirts, and a belt.
Dinner was at Rio Grande Grill & Tap Room. Had a cheeseburger, fries, and a pint of Pecan Amber Ale.
Spent the rest of the evening packing back into the car and watching TV.
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