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 sits in the Lincoln National Forest not too far from Alamogordo and is a popular tourist destination.
The New Mexico Museum of Space History is one of the coolest museums I’ve been to. It’s chock full of artifacts, memorabilia, and information on space travel, and includes a few interactive exhibits.
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 sand dunes located in southern New Mexico.
Chamizal National Memorial is a small urban park in El Paso, Texas. It’s dedicated to the settlement of a 100-year border dispute between Mexico and the United States.
The National Border Patrol Museum is a fascinating look into the operations of the U.S. Border Patrol. It’s located in El Paso, Texas.