Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area is a great desert getaway just a short drive from Las Vegas. If you’re looking to take a breather from all the bright lights on the Strip, this is a nice option for a full or half day.
Tierradentro is an archaeological park in Colombia containing the largest collection of pre-Columbian underground tombs in the Americas.
Indiana Dunes State Park sits along the south shore of Lake Michigan just a few miles north of Chesterton, Indiana. It has incredible biodiversity for such a small park.
The Tatacoa Desert (Desierto de la Tatacoa) is an unusual place in Southwest Colombia that happens to be the second driest place in the country.
Fort Davis National Historic Site protects a well-preserved 19th century US Army fort in West Texas. It contains over 20 restored buildings and over 100 ruins and foundations.
Guadalupe Mountains National Park is a remote park in West Texas known for its stunning natural beauty. It’s located about 100 miles east of El Paso and a half hour south of Carlsbad Caverns National Park in New Mexico.
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.
Petroglyph National Monument protects one of the largest petroglyph sites in North America. It’s located in Albuquerque, New Mexico.