Santa Fe is the oldest capital city in the United States, which was something that came as a complete shock to me. Really? But yes, it is the first European city west of the Mississippi and has been occupied in some way since the early 1600s. These these Santa Fe is more known for its incredible Adobe architecture as well as its great food and … [Read more...]
Guide to Devil’s Hall Hike – Guadalupe Mountains’ Best Hike
The most popular and certainly best hike of the Guadalupe Mountains National Park, the Devil's Hall Hike takes visitors through several different environments and through a gorgeous steep canyon area (called Devil's hall). There's rock scrambling, hiking, soaring cliffs, desert plants, and old wash, what's not to like? This was by far our … [Read more...]
Guide to Capulin Volcano National Monument
There's quite a few Volcanoes in the United States, and one thing I learn is there are far more than I ever realized. Capulin Volcano National Monument protects an extinct cinder cone volcano in the New Mexico Mountains. One thing I found fascinating about this volcano is that it rises pretty solidary from the plains around it. You can really … [Read more...]
Visiting Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site
I had never even knew such a place like Bent's Old Fort NHS existed. However, during it's hey day it was the center of a busy part of the world. And such an important fort, trading post, and stopping point for travelers, soldiers, locals, and more. Tribes, Americans, Mexicans, and people from around the world all would stop here at Bent's Fort. … [Read more...]
Visiting Amache National Historic Site – Colorado
Also known as the Granada Relocation Camp, Amache National Historic Site is the location of a Japanese Internment Camp in Colorado. The camp housed nearly 10,000 detainees across is history from 1942 - 1945. The camp was one of the larger camps among the dozens of relocation facilities that houses Japanese inmates. These concentration camps are … [Read more...]
Best Things to Do in Las Cruces New Mexico
I recall friends moving to the area of Las Cruces many years ago for work and wondered, why would you want to do that? However, having since visited it, I realized it's quite an interesting place with both lots to do within the town as well as in the surrounding area. From Great National Park Sites, Museums, Nature, Food, there's lots of amazing … [Read more...]
15 Amazing Things to Do in Petrified Forest National Park
Established in 1962, Petrified Forest NP protects some of the most incredible examples of petrified wood in the world. These petrified pieces have developed over centuries when the forest that once lived here fell and was preserved by the sediments in the land. For those who have the time, exploring this park is a highlight of a trip to Arizona. … [Read more...]
PERFECT One Day Saguaro National Park Itinerary
Most Visitors to Saguaro National Park do so en route to other places. We understand and respect that time is limited, so we want to help you maximize, with our take on the best one day itinerary of Saguaro National Park. If you have more time, we also recommend checking out our guide on the best things to do in Saguaro NP. There you'll find … [Read more...]
Best Things to Do in Saguaro National Park
Saguaro National Park is one the strangest national parks in the country. It's divided into two different sections, East and West and it's main goal is to project these human-like cacti that populate the northern end of the Sonoran Desert. You'll see many of these Cacti around Tucson and the surround area, however, the concentration in the park … [Read more...]
Best Things to Do in Page Arizona
For those Visiting Page AZ and Looking for Things to Do, we look to break down some of the best options in the city. Page, for such a small town has a surprising number of incredible sights. Amongst some of the most incredible scenery that America has to offer, Page Arizona Attractions are world famous. From the venerable Horseshoe Bend, … [Read more...]
Guide to Chamizal National Memorial El Paso Texas
What is a Border. That is something that Chamizal National Memorial discusses in one of the most important agreements many of us never heard of. The National Memorial examines one of the most contentious and yet peaceful agreements that moved two neighbors forward. Something that's a discourse that is lose in many ways present day. Explore … [Read more...]
Experience the Congress Bridge Bats in Austin
One of the most incredible sights in the world is seeing the nightly routine of a colony of bats leaving their roost to find their dinner. Some colonies can be in the millions. Seeing the bats in Austin is an awe inspiring moment. The Congress Avenue Bridge in downtown Austin Texas at times plays host to over a million Mexican Free Tail bats. … [Read more...]
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