Sometimes, officially designated campsites get crowded. Those looking for true solitude should consider free dispersed camping sites instead.
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This neighborhood in the Sandia foothills offers a great mix of outdoor activities, convenience to amenities, and stunning views of the city from above.
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This New Mexico hot spring is just a short drive away from the artsy enclave of Taos and offers a peaceful respite surrounded by beautiful mountain landscapes.
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This area north of Santa Fe has a significant Native American history and is full of Indigenous art as well as nightlife, hotels, and entertainment.
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Travel to the furthest reaches of the American landscape and you'll find this New Mexico park, fit with desert camping sites and a unique military museum.
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This New Mexico pueblo village, said to be the oldest continuously inhabited community in the country, is a must-visit for its stunning adobe homes and church.
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You can visit some of the best state and national parks in the Southwest by taking a roadtrip that spans both New Mexico and Texas. Here's what you'll find.
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Once a secret site for the Manhattan Project, this New Mexico destination now offers outdoor adventures and museums to learn about the areas history.
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This colorful desert town surrounded by cliffs and canyons inspired famous 20th century paintings and is a perfect place for hiking and quiet contemplation.
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This resort city in New Mexico is a close proximity to the Pecos River and offers visitors endless outdoor adventures, including birdwatching, walks, and more.
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Known as New Mexico's "all adobe village," this remote yet vibrant region is an easy day trip from Santa Fe and is home to talented artists of all kinds.
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Hiking opportunities abound in the Carson National Forest around the highest peak in New Mexico, including trails leading to alpine lakes and to the summit.
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This state park allows visitors to hike among stunning rock formations, camp under the stars, and take in outstanding mountain and desert views.
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Near White Sands National Park is New Mexico's "City of Crosses," which is a great destination if you like hiking and exploring historic plazas and museums.
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This company has been collaborating with local artists to create colorful, immersive, almost psychedelic experiences in spaces across the U.S. for nine years.
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Located in southern New Mexico, this state park is brimming with rocks, geodes, and colorful minerals that visitors can dig for to their heart's content.
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Discover the national monument in New Mexico that is something like a tribute to human exploration, with centuries of history carved into it.
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Once the state's breadbasket, this New Mexico region offers visitors a chance to glimpse Santa Fe Trail history and culture through restored remains.
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On the border of New Mexico is an unspoiled ghost town along Route 66, which offers visitors a glimpse of everyday life on the iconic roadway during its prime.
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Home to remarkable rock formations, unpolluted night skies, and heaps of fossils, this underrated slice of New Mexico feels like a different planet.
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From diving in a Cold War missile silo in Texas to a to hunting sunken ships in a lake in Nevada, the Southwest has a few sneaky scuba spots you can't miss.
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The largest accessible cave in the world is hidden below the Guadalupe Mountains in New Mexico, near the Texas border, where you can witness geological wonders.
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You may think you've seen the best of the United States, but wait until you venture into this New Mexico oasis complete with picturesque hoodoos.
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This tiny town is an Old West time capsule on the New Mexico and Arizona border, with vast mountainous landscapes and a thriving arts scene to discover.
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This state park near Taos offers a fantastic natural retreat with stunning palisades, camping options, hiking trails, and fishing opportunities.
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The original "Bridge to Nowhere" in New Mexico is an iconic destination that you may recognize from famous film sets, near an artsy town you should visit.
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An artsy gem on Route 66 near Navajo reservation land and the famous Four Corners features beautiful red rocks, Old West, and Old Hollywood history.
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