Santa Fe National Forest is a protected national forest in northern New Mexico, in the Southwestern United States. Established in 1915, the forest covers an area of 1,558,452 acres (6,306.83 km²). Elevations range from 1,600 feet (5,300 m) to 4,000 feet (13,103 feet) at Truchas Peak, located within the Pecos Wilderness Area.
Located in White Rock, the White Rock Overlook offers spectacular 270-degree views of the Rio Grande as it flows alongside the Jemez Mountains. From this vantage point, you can admire panoramic views of the river, distant mountains, and rugged canyons. It's an ideal spot for family outings or peaceful afternoons.
Guadalupe Ruin, the easternmost Chacoan Outlier, is a single-story masonry pueblo situated on an isolated sandstone mesa rising nearly 200 feet above the valley floor. The top of the mesa is isolated by sheer walls on all sides, with access to the top restricted to a narrow trail.
The 89,000-acre Valles Caldera National Preserve encompasses a caldera formed by volcanic eruptions 1.25 million years ago that possesses exceptional value in illustrating and interpreting massive explosive volcanic eruptions, caldera formation, and the functioning of active geothermal systems.
White Sands National Park is a national park of the United States located in New Mexico and completely surrounded by White Sands Missile Range. Spanning nearly 275 square miles, White Sands is home to a surreal landscape of rolling white dunes, with 230 square miles open for exploration. It's a playground for hiking, sledding, stargazing, and more.
Chaco Culture National Historical Park is a United States National Historical Park in the American Southwest hosting a large concentration of pre-Columbian indigenous ruins of pueblos. Containing the most sweeping collection of ancient ruins north of Mexico, the park preserves one of the most important cultural and historical areas in the United States.
The Crow Canyon Archaeological District is located in the heart of the Dinétah region of the American Southwest in Rio Arriba and San Juan counties in New Mexico. The Crow Canyon Pueblito consists of a five-room pueblito, an additional room atop a large boulder, the remains of eight forked-pole hogans, two sweat lodges and several petroglyph panels.
Carson National Forest is a national forest in northern New Mexico. The finest mountain scenery in the Southwest is found in the 1.5 million acres of the Carson National Forest. Elevations rise from 6,000 feet to 13,161 feet at Wheeler Peak, the highest in New Mexico.
Carlsbad Caverns National Park is a renowned natural attraction located in the Chihuahuan Desert of southern New Mexico, near the town of Carlsbad. It is known for its stunning limestone caves, expansive caverns, and diverse underground formations, making it one of the most popular destinations for cave exploration and sightseeing in the United States.
