📍Bandelier National Monument in Los Alamos, NM Bandelier National Monument, established in 1916, protects a diverse landscape and significant Ancestral Puebloan archaeological sites, including cliff dwellings and petroglyphs, in the Pajarito Plateau near Los Alamos, New Mexico. The cliff dwellings and petroglyphs are 1,500-5,000 years old, and were home to ancestral Pueblo people. There are also signs…
Back in the heyday of Hollywood’s western movies, film crew and actors stayed at Hotel El Rancho while they filmed around nearby rocky landscapes. It was built in 1937, and was the ideal lodging for a few decades, and a popular stop along Route 66. By 1987 it was saved from the wrecking ball by…
👛Explore the historic Plaza and its charming shops.🎨Visit the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum for stunning art displays.🥾Take a hike in the beautiful Santa Fe National Forest.🌮Sample delicious New Mexican cuisine at local restaurants.🖼️Browse the vibrant art galleries on Canyon Road.🧖♀️Relax and rejuvenate at a luxurious spa retreat.📜Discover the fascinating history at the Palace of the Governors.🎭Attend…
We did this road trip loop, starting from El Paso, TX and really enjoyed every bit of it. I thought you might too. Start out by flying to El Paso and renting a car. Buy an annual National Park pass (America the Beautiful card) for $80 since you will be visiting 4 National Parks that…
White Sands just became a National Park in 2019, deservedly so. It is located near Alamogordo, New Mexico, and is known for its striking white gypsum sand dunes, which cover an area of 275 square miles (712 square kilometers). Did you know it’s the largest gypsum dune field in the world? THE GEOLOGY: Around 250…