Carlsbad Caverns National Park protects 119 caves, of which only 3 are open to the public. It’s a UNESCO World Heritage site located in southeastern New Mexico.
Roswell, New Mexico, is one of those places that initially comes off cheesy and only for UFO conspiracy lovers. In reality, it’s much more than aliens and UFOs.
Lincoln Historic Site is the most widely visited state historic site in New Mexico. It’s located in the unincorporated village of Lincoln.
Fort Stanton Historic Site is one of the best preserved 19th century US Army forts in the country. It’s located near Capitan, New Mexico.
Smokey Bear Historical Park honors the iconic mascot of the U.S. Forest Service, Smokey Bear. It’s located in the small town of Capitan, New Mexico.
Ruidoso is a small resort town in southern New Mexico. It’s encompassed by the Lincoln National Forest in the Sierra Blanca mountain range. The suburb of Ruidoso Downs is a few minutes down the road.
Ruidoso Downs is a small city in southern New Mexico. It’s located in the Lincoln National Forest and is a suburb of nearby Ruidoso.
Cloudcroft is a village in southern New Mexico. It’s a popular tourist destination within the Lincoln National Forest, not too far from Alamogordo.
Alamogordo is a small city in southern New Mexico. It’s the gateway to White Sands National Park and has a handful of interesting attractions.
White Sands National Park is an amazing place to spend a day. It’s a huge field of white gypsum dunes located in southern New Mexico.