New Mexico

Bisti Badlands outside of Farmington, New Mexico

Amazing Cities:
Albuquerque, Santa Fe

Attractions

Santa Fe Railyard - Santa Fe

Canyons & Gorges

Boca Negra Canyon - Albuquerque
Jemez East River Slot Canyon - Jemez Springs
Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument - Cochiti
Leasburg Slot Canyon - Las Cruces

Caves & Caverns

Carlsbad Caverns National Park

Hiking

Bisti Badlands - Farmington
Jemez East River Slot Canyon - Jemez Springs
Leasburg Slot Canyon - Las Cruces

Historic Places

Chaco Culture National Historical Park
Continental Divide
Cross of the Martyrs - Santa Fe
Four Corners Monument - Teec Nos Pos
Loretto Chapel - Santa Fe
Ruins Trail of Pecos - Pecos
Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi (Santa Fe) - Santa Fe

Lakes

Holloman Lake - Holloman AFB

Museums

International UFO Museum And Research Center - Roswell
Palace of the Governors - Santa Fe

National Monuments

Bandelier National Monument - Los Alamos
El Malpais National Monument - Grants
El Morro National Monument - Ramah
Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument - Cochiti

National Parks

Parks & Forests

Carlsbad Caverns National Park
City of Rocks State Park - Faywood
Elephant Butte Lake State Park - Elephant Butte
White Sands National Park

Rock Formations

City of Rocks State Park - Faywood
Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument - Cochiti
Ship Rock

Scenic Areas

Bisti Badlands - Farmington
Boca Negra Canyon - Albuquerque
City of Rocks State Park - Faywood
Elena Gallegos Open Space - Albuquerque
Jemez East River Slot Canyon - Jemez Springs
Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument - Cochiti
Leasburg Slot Canyon - Las Cruces
Ship Rock

State Parks

City of Rocks State Park - Faywood
Elephant Butte Lake State Park - Elephant Butte

Tourist

Santa Fe Railyard - Santa Fe

Welcome to New Mexico Sign on Interstate 10.

An Epic Boston to Los Angeles Cross-Country Drive
A few years back, I picked up and moved across the country from Boston to Las Vegas, and it was the perfect excuse for a cross-country road trip.

Badwater Basin

Visit the National Parks Virtually Through Amazon Prime
If you already pay for Amazon Prime, you may not realize that you have access to some awesome National Parks content on their streaming service.

Slot Canyon Hikes

Three Awesome Slot Canyon Hikes in New Mexico
The first time I walked into one of these sculpted canyons, I was awestruck. Relief hit when I entered the cool and shady womb-like ravine.

Horseshoe Bend in Page, Arizona

Nashville to Las Vegas Road Trip Itinerary
Looking for a road trip with funky dive bars, music history, incredible vistas and enchanting landscapes of the southwest? Take a legendary 10-state road trip from Nashville to Las Vegas, with plenty of wild and wacky stops along the way.

Welcome to New Mexico Sign on Interstate 10.

An Epic Boston to Los Angeles Cross-Country Drive
A few years back, I picked up and moved across the country from Boston to Las Vegas, and it was the perfect excuse for a cross-country road trip.

Missoula, Montana

Outdoors Guide to Missoula, Montana
If you are traveling through western Montana, Missoula offers a wonderful stopping point on your way to the many national parks and nearby wilderness areas. For the outdoor enthusiast, there are few places better in the western United States, offering activities and locations that promise adventure, fun, and the renewal of your spirit.

Oregon Wine Country - Red Wine

The Five Best Vineyards in Oregon Wine Country
Many of Oregon’s vineyards are tucked into the Willamette Valley, where the altitude and weather pattern make for perfect conditions for grapes, as extra sunlight leads to long ripening, and cool nights help the grapes retain acidity. And outside of the Willamette Valley, there are still plenty of wineries to explore.

Snow Canyon State Park, Ivins, Utah

The Best Utah State Parks You Haven’t Been To Yet
Utah is known for its famous Big Five National Parks, but don’t sleep on Utah’s incredible state parks.

The Arizona/New Mexico state line on Interstate 10

Can ChatGPT Plan a Cross-Country Trip?
ChatGPT is all the rage right now, but can it plan a cross-country road trip across the United States?

Portland Head Light

Roaming Coastal Maine: Lobster, Lighthouses and Acadia National Park
Shoulder season National Park visits can be a fruitful travel hack, if you don’t mind a little risk. I gambled on a mid-March weekend to make my first trip to Acadia National Park, following up on last spring’s Maine lighthouse tour.

Niagara Falls State Park

Beyond the Big Apple: A road trip through Central & Western New York
In just a few days in Central and Western New York, you can experience some truly amazing natural wonders, picturesque scenery, classic Americana, and impactful history.

St. Augustine at sunset

A Coastal Adventure from St. Augustine to Savannah
In just three hours of driving between St. Augustine to Savannah, you'll experience amazing beaches, jaw-dropping sights, and captivating history.

Rocks off the coast of Indian Beach at Ecola State Park in Clatsop County, Oregon on October 4, 2020. Photo by Peter Stringer

Wandering the Pacific Northwest for a Weekend Roadtrip
On a recent long weekend, I wandered the PNW with a fantastic drive around the region highlighted by stops at Mt. Rainier, the Columbia River Gorge, Mt. Hood, before a fantastic day on the breathtaking Oregon Coast.

Horseshoe Bend in Page, Arizona

Nashville to Las Vegas Road Trip Itinerary
Looking for a road trip with funky dive bars, music history, incredible vistas and enchanting landscapes of the southwest? Take a legendary 10-state road trip from Nashville to Las Vegas, with plenty of wild and wacky stops along the way.