I didn’t realize that Ice Cave & Bandera Volcano were actually part of the El Malpais National Monument and Conservation Area. So I was able to check off two destination points in one day; though I have to say, I didn’t spend much time hiking around El Malpais because of the high winds that day. … More El Malpais National Monument
White Sands National Monument preserves the world’s largest gypsum dune field — 275 square miles of desert easily viewable from space — along with the plants and animals that have adapted to life in a world of white. Walking through the glistening white wave-like dunes that rise from the heart of the Tularosa Basin in … More White Sands National Monument
Bandelier was an easy day trip, less than an hour from Santa Fe. This historic site was similar to the Puye Cliff Dwellings that I visited back in September, in that the park was created to preserve the cave dwellings that Ancestral Pueblo Indians carved into the soft cliffs made of tuff. But the cool … More Bandelier National Monument
I really loved this day! The weather was great considering it was the end of March, and this place was way cooler than I could’ve imagined — so many incredible rock formations created by volcanic activity and erosion. The artistry in nature never ceases to amaze me! It took about 2 hours to do the … More Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks
While I was in ABQ for the Balloon Fiesta and nearby, I decided to go check out Petroglyph National Monument. This area is reported to be “one of the largest petroglyph sites in North America, featuring designs and symbols carved onto volcanic rocks by Native Americans and Spanish settlers 400 to 700 years ago.” Petroglyphs … More Petroglyph National Monument
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