Hi Dave, For the past two years I've gone to the Festival of the Cranes at the Bosque. I highly recommend the Super 8 Motel in Socorro.It takes about 20 minutes to get to the refuge from here. Rates are quite reasonable and I joined the Super 8 VIP club via the internet for $3 and this saves several dollars each day. They include coffee/toast/english muffin breakfast. I prefer a non-smoking room and there seem to be quite a few of these at the motel. The K-Bob's Restaurant next store provides reasonable dinners/lunches and has a salad bar when a need to graze sets in. If you like Mex food, try Frank & Lupe's El Sombrero. It very tasty and low-priced. My husband & I get at least a couple meals in there. For coffee, try Martha's Black Dog on Manzanares Ave. The New Mexico Pinon Nut coffee is excellent and I brought back a pound. The Owl Café near the refuge has a tasty Green Chile Cheeseburger when you're in a carnivorous mood. If you get the opportunity, and have an interest, I recommend you visit the VLA about 50 minutes west of Socorro. This is where they filmed the Jodie Foster film - Contact. Have a great trip, Stella Aquilina Aquilina@btg.com <mailto:Aquilina@btg.com> Annandale VA (703)383-8690 ---------- From: Harvey, David A. [SMTP:David.Harvey@jhuapl.edu] Sent: Thursday, January 21, 1999 3:50 PM To: 'mdosprey@ARI.Net' Subject: Bosque del Apache We are stopping off in Bosque del Apache next month and were wondering about places to stay for a couple of nights in the area. Can anyone help me out with some info. Thanks. Dave Harvey