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.
Fort Selden Historic Site preserves the ruins of a US Army post in southern New Mexico. It’s located near Las Cruces.
Truth or Consequences is a small city in New Mexico with a peculiar name. It features natural hot springs as well as plenty of opportunities for recreational activities in the area.
The Coronado Historic Site preserves the ruins of the Kuaua Pueblo. It’s located along the west bank of the Rio Grande in Bernalillo, New Mexico, 16 miles north of Albuquerque.
Pecos National Historical Park, located 25 miles east of Santa Fe, New Mexico, protects the ruins of the Pecos Pueblo and a Spanish mission.
Fort Union National Monument contains the ruins of a 19th century military outpost along the Santa Fe Trail. It’s located in northern New Mexico near the city of Las Vegas.
Springer is a small town in northeastern New Mexico that once served as the seat of Colfax County. We stopped by for a quick look while driving between Cimarron and Fort Union National Monument.
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.