Cerrillos is a small village in New Mexico. It sits along the Turquoise Trail National Scenic Byway, not too far from Santa Fe.
The Bradbury Science Museum in Los Alamos, New Mexico, is a fantastic place to learn about what goes on at the Los Alamos National Laboratory. The lab was established in 1942 for the development of the world’s first atomic bomb. Today, it’s an important scientific research institution.
The Four Corners Monument is a monument marking the point where the borders of Colorado, Utah, Arizona, and New Mexico meet. It’s the only place in the United States where four states meet at one point. Navajo Nation maintains the monument as a tourist attraction.
Bluff Fort is a recreation of the original settlement of Bluff, Utah. After traveling nearly 200 miles over rough terrain, Mormon settlers founded Bluff in 1880. The original “fort” consisted of several inward facing cabins.
St. George is a city in southwest Utah. It has a few interesting places to visit in town and can be used as a base for Zion National Park. The Red Cliffs National Conservation Area is also nearby.
While visiting Glen Canyon National Recreation Area in Arizona, we decided to take a cruise to Antelope Canyon. Tours leave from both Antelope Point Marina and Wahweap Marina.
Swimming in the Utah Crater is a unique way to spend an hour if you’re in the Salt Lake City or Park City area. This natural hot spring in the town of Midway is part of the Homestead Resort complex.
Every Labor Day weekend, Denver hosts A Taste of Colorado at Civic Center Park. This food festival also features live music, rides, games, shopping, and more. Admission is free and it’s a fun event to attend as summer comes to a close.
North Platte, Nebraska, may not sound too exciting but it’s got a lot of history, making it a decent place to stop for a day. In this entry, I’ll write about the things I did on my day in North Platte. Visit the town’s official website for more info on what to do or special events taking place.