Nature
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,...
Valle Vidal
For most of my life, the Valles Caldera in the Jemez mountains has been one of my favorite places on the planet. It is the third largest super-volcano in...
Camping in Northeast New Mexico | K-R
Camping in Northeast New Mexico K-R
If you are looking for places to go camping in northeast New Mexico, here's a list of options from K-R. From primitive sites to...
Camping in Northeast New Mexico | S-Z
Camping in Northeast New Mexico S-Z
If you are looking for places to go camping in northeast New Mexico, here's a list of options from S-Z. From primitive sites to...
