On the road from Carlsbad, New Mexico towards Big Bend National Park in Texas

I drove Highway 285 from Carlsbad, NM to Fort Stockton, TX.  There were gas & oil fields along most of the route without much notable scenery.  There was quite a bit of road construction as well, but traffic was light so that didn't become an issue.

I stopped at Fort Stockton for some shopping and lunch before pausing overnight. Here I am with the giant roadrunner, one of the local sights!

I sampled some local BBQ at B's Family Dining, choosing the lunch special combo of BBQ brisket, chicken, sausage, potato salad, beans with jalapeños, and a freshly made apple cobbler.  It was great, and it was a lot of food!

Here I am set up for the night at a Pecos County rest area on Interstate 10 West, mile marker 233.  There are nice shade structures, landscaping, and a building with great bathrooms. 

Night at the rest stop, big rig spots are filled up.

And at dawn before the trucks are back on the road.  My truck & trailer are to the right in RV / bus spaces closer to the building with restrooms and vending machines.