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A Memorable Road Trip on Interstate 40, Part 2
Grand Canyon National Park Photo © Carl & Peggy Backes.
In my last post, I mentioned some of the most memorable road trips that I’ve experienced over the years. Although I find it hard to settle on my absolute favorite, I’ll admit that one of the most inspiring trips I’ve eve
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Taking the Low Road to Taos from Santa Fe
A stop at Embudo on the way to Taos. Photo © Barry Peters, licensed Creative Commons Attribution.
The lush farmland around the Rio Grande is the highlight of this drive north—the valley filled with apple orchards is as green as New Mexico gets. The road is at first a bit unpromising, as it passes
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Cross-Country Adventures via RV, Part 1
Parked at Lake Mead. Photo © Phil Bryant.
Recently, I posted a two-part interview with Michael A. DiLorenzo, author of Adventures with Jonny: Road Trip to the Parks!, and though I’ve found myself inspired by Michael’s mission of promoting family travel to America’s outdoor treasu
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Enjoying Summer in Santa Fe, Taos, and Albuquerque
Santa Fe’s International Folk Art Market features artisans from 54 countries. Photo © Zora O’Neill.
Santa Fe
The grassy central plaza in New Mexico’s capital has always been a gathering place, and it’s lively most summer evenings as well, thanks to the city’s Santa Fe Bandstand program
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Taking the High Road from Santa Fe to Taos
Santuario de Chimayó. Photo © Robert Wilson, licensed Creative Commons Attribution No-Derivatives.
Córdova, Truchas, Las Trampas, Peñasco—these are the tiny villages strung, like beads on a necklace, along the winding highway through the mountains to Taos. This is probably the area of New Mexico w
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Plan a Two Week New Mexico Road Trip
Scenic views abound along the High Road to Taos. Photo © Matt Howry, licensed Creative Commons Attribution.
You could conceivably explore New Mexico for a month or so, seeking out ever more obscure towns, but two weeks gives just enough time to appreciate the distinct character of the cities
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Where to Go in New Mexico
Kin Kletso at the Chaco Culture National Historical Park. Photo © William Silver/123rf.
New Mexico travel maps by regionIn this article, author Zora O’Neill points you to the top draws in each of region of New Mexico.
If you have five days, visit Santa Fe, with an overnight trip to Taos
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Festivals and Events in Albuquerque
Albuquerque’s Marigold Parade celebrates Mexico’s Day of the Dead. Photo © Larry Lamsa, licensed Creative Commons Attribution.
AlbuquerqueThe city’s biggest annual event is the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta (505/821-1000), nine days in October dedicated to New Mexico’s
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The Best Fall Festivals in New Mexico
The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta fills the sky every October. Photo © Artotem, licensed Creative Commons Attribution.
When autumn settles over New Mexico, it brings crisp temperatures, clear skies, and brilliant colors, especially to the cool mountains. Therefore, fall is a great time
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Discover New Mexico
Kin Kletso at the Chaco Culture National Historical Park. Photo © William Silver/123rf
There’s a reason it’s called the Land of Enchantment. The smells alone would be entrancing enough: lilacs in spring, ozone after summer thunderstorms, green chiles roasting in supermarket parking lots in f
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The Best Green Chile Burgers in New Mexico
Santa Fe Bite’s beloved green chile cheeseburger. Courtesy of Santa Fe Bite.
The Best Green Chile Burgers in New Mexico
New Mexico isn’t only beloved for its rugged landscape and southwestern charm: it’s also home to some of the juiciest green chile burgers in the United States.
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Exploring El Malpais National Monument
La Ventana Arch in El Malpais National Monument. Photo © Martina Roth/123rf.
The product of three volcanic events, the lava-strewn landscape of the El Malpais National Monument (505/783-4774, free) is not exactly the barren terrain el malpaís (el-mal-pie-EES, literally, the badlands) suggests
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The Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi in Santa Fe
The Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi in Santa Fe. Photo © Charles Wollertz/123rf.
Downtown Santa FeSanta Fe’s showpiece Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi (131 Cathedral Pl., 505/982-5619, 7am-6pm daily, free), visible from the plaza at the end of East San Francisco Street
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Native American New Mexico, Ancient and Modern
Apache Crown Dance performance at the 92nd Inter-Tribal Ceremonial in Gallup, NM. Photo © Kobby Dagan/123rf.
The culture that developed before the arrival of the Spanish in the 16th century is visible in both ruined and inhabited pueblos and in excellent museums that hold some of the state’s
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Exploring New Mexico's Dramatic Terrain
Valles Caldera National Preserve. Photo © sumikophoto/123rf.
New MexicoTemperate climates, plain old “pretty” landscapes—who needs ’em? New Mexico’s extreme terrain, from stark lava beds to gleaming fields of gypsum, is much more exciting. Snowcapped peaks are just a short drive from arid des
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The Best Scenic Drives in New Mexico
Looking east on Highway 72 on the bucolic Johnson Mesa. Photo © Phillip Stewart, licensed Creative Commons Attribution.
There’s hardly a bad stretch of road in the state of New Mexico, but these recommended scenic drives through the Land of Enchantment are outstanding.
Turquoise Trail: (55 mi
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Best of Santa Fe, Taos & Albuquerque in Six Days
While you could conceivably explore Santa Fe, Taos, and Albuquerque for several weeks, seeking out ever more obscure hiking trails and sweeping vistas, six days gives just enough time to appreciate the distinct character of each community.
Day 1
Arrive at Albuquerque’s Sunport airport; transfer di
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Trip Itinerary: Hiking in New Mexico
Not only is New Mexico’s mountain scenery stunning, but the population is sparse, so it’s very easy to get out of town and have the natural splendor all to yourself. This route, which takes nine days, caters to hikers who want to spend as much time as possible outside of the cities. When you arriv
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A Taste of Art History in Taos and Santa Fe
Santa Fe and Taos have long histories of fostering creative output, much of it inspired by the surrounding landscape. Tour northern New Mexico with a creative eye, and soon you’ll be recognizing locations from paintings and maybe find yourself ready to buy … or to dive into some work of your
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Road Trip Loop from Santa Fe to Taos
Heading to Taos from Santa Fe used to be a fairly straightforward affair, as the two routes between formed a nice scenic loop. The only decision was whether to take the high road through the mountain villages up and the low road along the Rio Grande down—or vice versa.
…drivers have three sc
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