The Wild West town of Cimarron can be a fun and interesting destination for anyone traveling through northeastern New Mexico. It has plenty of opportunities for outdoor adventure along with a touch of history.
The Enchanted Circle Scenic Byway is an 84 mile long scenic drive beginning and ending in Taos, New Mexico. It encircles Wheeler Peak of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and passes through historic towns and recreational sites.
Taos is a wonderful tourist destination in northern New Mexico. It has a little bit of something for everyone.
Ojo Caliente is an unincorporated community in northern New Mexico famous for its hot springs. It’s located between Española and Taos, and not too far from Santa Fe.
The town of Los Alamos, New Mexico, is the birthplace of the atomic bomb and the home of a branch of the Manhattan Project National Historical Park.
The village of Jemez Springs, New Mexico, is known for its relaxing hot springs and beautiful natural setting. It makes for a great day trip destination from nearby Albuquerque and is also a pleasant place to spend some extra time.
Bluff is a friendly small town in southeastern Utah near several natural attractions and a few historical sites.
Mexican Hat is a tiny village in southeast Utah on the border of Navajo Nation.
Williams is a town on historic Route 66 in Arizona and the gateway to the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park. We spent a night there en route to the Grand Canyon.
Chloride is a living ghost town in northwest Arizona. It’s considered the oldest continuously inhabited mining town in the entire state.