March

Call of The Wild AnimalsSnow geese number in the thousands within theBosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge.In fact, there are so many sandhillcranes that the town of Monte Vista offersa festival in early March in celebrationof the birds. (The 29th annual festivalwill be March 9-11, 2012; check outwww.cranefest.com for more information.)In the spring, the cranes fly northto their breeding grounds in the greaterYellowstone area. In the winter they gosouth to New Mexico’s Bosque delApache National Wildlife Refuge, wherethey join thousands of snow geese,making the Bosque another favoriteplace of mine.Mobile Manor Overnite Park is theclosest RV accommodation. Located onthe west side of Monte Vista, the parkhas water and electricity, but no restrooms.Call (719) 852-5921 for more information.While in the region you mayAmerican bald eagles perch in a tree near California’s Klamath Basin.Blue Ox, Circle 118 on Reader Service Card40 March 2012 TRAILER LIFE www.trailerlife.comGo To:.comUser GuideContents