Santa Fe, New Mexico’s capital, is known for its Pueblo-style architecture and being the creative arts hotbed. Many travel thousands of miles each year to check out the beautiful city and all it has to offer. It was founded as a Spanish colony in 1610, and the heart of the city is the traditional plaza. …
Chaco Canyon has over 34,000 acres of desert in northwestern New Mexico. Within the park, you can find the preservation of the remains of the Chacoan civilization. The civilization was a pre-Columbian society and was around from 800 to 1200 AD. Though the landscape was not the best to inhabit, the Chacoan civilization built irrigation …
You would think that the Great Salt Lake would be the best place in Utah to go boating, and of course, it is. With all the small islands dotting the waters, boaters can pull into secluded coves and explore. It is particular popular with sailboats. The Great Salt Lake has some of the most noted …
Looking for a place to cool off this summer? Colorado has mountain lakes, reservoirs and rivers beyond compare. Here are our top five picks for great boating experiences in Colorado. Grand Lake Grand Lake is nestled in Rocky Mountain National Park, and offers soaring mountain views and stunning scenery. It is Colorado’s largest and deepest natural …
New Mexico doesn’t have a lot of lakes or shoreline, but there are still some wonderful little getaway spots tucked here and there in the state for avid boater. Here are our top 5 picks for great water getaways. 1. Elephant Butte ReservoirLocated on the Rio Grande Valley, 40-mile long Elephant Butte Reservoir offers all sorts of …
Sedona, Arizona, is a unique place filled with beauty and tranquility. With the awe-inspiring red rock formations, a mini Grand Canyon called Oak Creek Canyon, and a thousand things to see and do, it is a great family destination to get out and enjoy the outdoors. Located in the high desert, just below the rim …
Sedona, Arizona, draws visitors from around the world who are enchanted by the beauty of this rugged country. Sedona has a mild climate during all four seasons of the year, including plenty of huge blue skies and amazing starry nights. It also include fantastic hiking and biking; world-class golf and tennis; land tours; and aerial …
The Pinyon Pine is the state tree of New Mexico. It was chosen by the New Mexico Federation of Women’s Club and adopted on March 16, 1949 — the same day the roadrunner was adopted as the state bird. This small, drought-hardy, long-lived tree is widespread in the southwestern Unites States. It can be found …
New Mexico, with the glorious southern Rocky Mountains, offers plenty of places to view the leaves changing. To find out where the fall colors are in New Mexico during the season, you can access the National Forest Service toll-free fall color hotline beginning in September at (800) 354-4595. Here are SeeTheSouthwest’s top 5 pick for …
New Mexico is called The Land of Enchantment for good reason, making it doubly hard to select five of the best scenic drives in the state. See the Southwest has narrowed the choices down to our top five picks for the most gorgeous scenery anywhere. Enchanted Circle Scenic Byway The Enchanted Circle Scenic Byway is a loop …