Lincoln Historic Site is the most widely visited state historic site in New Mexico. It’s located in the unincorporated village of Lincoln.
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 Downs is a small city in southern New Mexico. It’s located in the Lincoln National Forest and is a suburb of nearby Ruidoso.
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.
San Elizario is a small city on the banks of the Rio Grande near El Paso, Texas. It claims to have held the first Thanksgiving in the United States and is also a stop on the El Paso Mission Trail.
El Paso is a dusty border city in West Texas. I wasn’t expecting much, but it turned out to be better than expected.
Las Cruces is a city in southern New Mexico. It’s located near the Texas border and has lots of opportunities for recreation both in the city and surrounding areas.