Now back in Arizona, it was time for more historical dwellings! Montezuma Castle National Monument and its…
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After El Malpais National Monument, we continued our loop back into Arizona. Our goal for the day…
El Malpais (pronounce mal-pie-ees) is Spanish for “badlands” or “bad country” due to its volcanic terrain. The…
Chaco Canyon was a major Ancestral Puebloan cultural center between 850 and 1250 CE. Like Mesa Verde,…
From Las Cruces, we headed north toward Gila Wilderness. I recommend taking NM Highway 35 through the…
Our first stop in New Mexico was the beautiful White Sands National Park. White Sands is a…
After Saguaro National Park, we continued our journey east. Chiricahua National Monument was a beautiful spot that…
While staying in Tucson, we were excited to explore Saguaro National Park (pronounced “sah-wah-roh”). The city actually…
If you are planning to visit more than one national park or unit overseen by the National…