Nature
Outdoor Adventures Around Taos
The Taos area is an travel treasure for outdoor recreation enthusiasts. With a smorgasbord of scenery and a variety of activities, you can "choose your own adventure." The Carson...
Southwest Expeditions
Based in Las Cruces, Southwest Expeditions offers a suite of unique, fun adventure tours throughout the southwest.
Catwalk Recreation Area
The Catwalk Trail is suspended above Whitewater Creek, near the ghost town of Graham, a milling town that existed for about a decade to serve the prolific silver, copper, and gold mining communities in the surrounding mountains.
Valley of Fires
Valley of Fires Recreation Area is an interesting stop on US-380 for geology buffs and birdwatchers. Located just four miles west of Carrizozo, Valley of Fires is one of...
Rio Grande Nature Center
There are numerous beautiful city parks in the Albuquerque metro area. However, it is the prevalence of nature and urban wildlife that sets “Burque” apart from other cities of...
Carlsbad Cavern
Located in southeastern New Mexico, in the Chihuahuan Desert, Carlsbad Cavern is an immense subterranean wonder. Recognized as a National Monument in 1923, a National Park in 1930, and...
Outdoor Recreation Around Gallup
Gallup and McKinley County have invested heavily in developing miles of trails to appeal to outdoor recreation enthusiasts. Regardless of skill level and/or terrain preference, the area around Gallup...
Shiprock
Shiprock is an iconic stone sentinel, rising 1583 feet above the stark plains of northwestern New Mexico. The National Park Service designated Shiprock as a National Natural Landmark in...
Plains of San Agustin
Part of the allure of the American West is the wide-open spaces. There is a thrilling sensation when staring down a long stretch of road, without a human in...
Lybrook Fossil Area
Roaming the Lybrook Badlands
I had an opportunity to explore the Lybrook Fossil Area recently with Navajo Tours. They were on a scouting expedition to put together adventures for astro-photographers,...
