TEXAS FARM ROAD 170 IN PICTURES

National Geographic wrote that the 50 miles of Texas Farm Road 170 from Lajitas to Presidio is one of the top ten most scenic routs in the US.   The photo above is testament to that....and an added plus is  that the road runs alongside the Rio Grande most of the way.  Yes, that is Mexico on the other side of the river.

The road consistently seems to carve its way through mountain pass after mountain pass as we head north to Presidio.

The Texas Highway Department does an excellent job establishing picnic areas along its many roads.  Here you see three picnic tables that are inside shade providing T-Pees.  Very clever!

Another testament to why National Geographic noted FM 170 to top ten status.   You can see here how shallow the Rio Grande is as a result of Texas' 8 year drought.

                          Yet another top notch view.

Presidio is a town of about 5000 folks across the border from Ojinaga (O-Hee-Naga) or OJ as it is locally known.   Presidio's population is about 95% Mexican and Spanish is the daily language spoken.   A good place to settle for awhile if your goal is to immerse yourself in the Hispanic culture and improve your Spanish.

We stopped for lunch at the Enchanted Bean restaurant in Presidio.  It is owned and managed by two women....one Mexican and one 'gringa'...and the food and service were excellent.  And as you see from the sign, they have a good sense of humor!!

After lunch we enjoyed the 50 mile journey in reverse...and back to the motorhome at the Maverick Ranch in Lajitas.