Just 10 miles northeast of Roswell, New Mexico you will find the Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge. Established in 1937 Bitter Lake is where the Chihuahuan Desert meets short grass prairie, the Pecos River and the Roswell artesian basin providing multiple lakes that create a unique ecological landscape. The Refuge is open every day […]
The Backcountry Camping Trail is a two mile loop trail located in White Sands National Park in New Mexico. The trailhead is located off the main road, Dunes Drive, of the park about six miles from the visitor center. This is a great hike for the whole family and really gets you out in […]
The Playa Trail is a 1/2 mile roundtrip trail located in White Sands National Park in New Mexico. It is located off the main road, Dunes Drive, of the park approximately 2.5 miles from the visitor center. The parking lot is pretty small and there are no restrooms at the trailhead. This short, level […]
The Interdune Boardwalk Trail is a short and easy trail located at White Sands National Park in New Mexico. It is located off of the main road in the park, Dunes Drive, approximately 4.5 miles from the visitor center. It is wheelchair accessible and only 0.4 miles roundtrip. The trail is actually an elevated […]
The Dune Life Nature Trail is a one mile loop trail located in White Sands National Park in New Mexico. This is a fun hike for the whole family and it’s pet friendly. It is located off the main road, Dunes Drive, of the park about 2.5 miles from the visitor center. There is […]
The Roswell crash…did it really happen? You just might find the answers at the The International UFO Museum and Research Center. Only one word pops in everyone’s head when you mention Roswell, New Mexico and that is Aliens. The town became famous in early July 1947 with what would be later known as “The […]
After leaving Rattlesnake Springs we just went driving and within minutes stumbled upon the sign for the Cottonwood Day Use Area. Having no clue what it was we decided to check it out. The day use area has a pit toilet, trashcans and multiple covered picnic tables. This day use area is part of […]
Rattlesnake Springs is an isolated unit of Carlsbad Caverns National Park. This spring creates an oasis in the Chihuahuan Desert that is a mecca for various bird species. The area was once the homestead of William Henry Harrison. He created the Harrison ditch system to irrigate his lands which still exists today. When Harrison […]
Parks Ranch Campground is a BLM camp located near Carlsbad Caverns National Park. We didn’t actually stay here, but in a dispersed camping spot on the same road. We did hear there may be a cave or two at the camp though and decided to go explore. I did a bit of research and […]
Carlsbad Caverns National Park Visitor Center is your go to spot for all the information you will need for your visit. Rangers staff the information desk to answer all your questions and provide maps and publications on the park. The visitor center is also where you will go to get your entrance passes to the […]
