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Aguirre Spring Campground. My first dry camping (boondocking) adventure in the Airstream (AS) is the BLM's Aguirre Spring Campground east of Las Cruces, NM in the Organ Mountains (see links and photos below). Being Monday, I had my choice of campsites; its also a long, narrow, winding road into the campground and the sign says trailers above 23 feet shouldn't attempt so that keeps some folks out. However, I spoke to the campground host and to the BLM and they both indicated my 25 foot trailer could make it if I drove slowly and was careful. The limiting factor for large trailers and motorhomes is evidently a big dip on the way out where the back end might drag; however, the tight curves on the narrow, winding road can be challenging for large vehicles - these are the kind of sites I like:) Couldn't get the AS level on my first choice so moved to another site. The AS refrigerator gets upset when it is not level:(

While getting my bearings of the area I ran into a nice couple from Montana; they hiked the Pine Tree loop trail yesterday so I gave it a try. Check out the warning sign at the trailhead - made me smile:) It's actually a pretty easy 4.5 mile loop but I guess a lot of people are just not prepared to hike it. The photos confirm that spring has sprung in southern New Mexico; I didn't see any rattlesnakes but did encounter plenty of lizards, bugs, green vegetation, and even flowers! Had the trail to myself the entire loop; the sun was out and the temp was around 70 with a slight breeze - perfect! While the trail doesn't summit any of the surrounding peaks shown in my photos it sure made me think about it; however, I'm not in climbing shape and promised myself that I would not do any solo technical climbing this year. We'll see:)
I was present much of the hike, taking my time and enjoying what mother nature offered. This is what I'm seeking.

http://www.blm.gov/nm/st/en/prog/recreation/las_cruces/aguirre_spring_campground.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Organ_Mountains_(New_Mexico)