A Moody Afternoon at Fort Union

I’m on this new kick of visiting the Parks in the late afternoon/early evening, so the light for photos is better. When I visited Fort Union National Monument (New Mexico) a few days ago, it was exactly the right time for someone to play “Taps” on the trumpet, which only added to the moodiness of the place.

Fort Union was a stronghold against Confederate forces trying to make their way west during the Civil War.

The battles are long over, but you can imagine what it must have been like.

The fort was decommissioned in 1891, shortly after the railroad came through.

The sweep of history.

Next up: Pecos National Monument.

P.S. Good friend and blog reader Lee made a great suggestion – to make sure and mention which state these parks are in. I assume you know exactly where I’m at, but why would you? So for the record, Capulin Volcano is in New Mexico, like Fort Union. Thanks, Lee!

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