When people think of Arizona ghost towns, Tombstone and the famous shootout at the O.K. Corral is probably one of the first things that comes to mind. However, the reality is that “The Town That’s Too Tough to Die”...
5 Must-See Taos, New Mexico Road Trip Destinations
Time seems to pass slower when you’re in Taos, New Mexico, and it’s not just your imagination. Locals run on what is known as “Taos Time,” meaning that no one’s ever in a hurry. Open skies and sweeping vistas...
Bandelier National Monument
I’ve been wanting to visit an ancient Pueblo village since I first saw a photo of a wooden ladder leaning into the entrance of a cave dwelling in one of my middle school social studies text books. I wondered what...
Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument
For anyone exploring greater Santa Fe, New Mexico, Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument is a fantastic option for a half- to full-day adventure. Forty miles from downtown Santa Fe (or 50 miles from Albuquerque in the direction of Santa...
Exploring Santa Fe, New Mexico
The more I travel, the more I gravitate towards destinations supporting a population between 50,000 and 150,000 people. Why? Typically the footprint is smaller, the traffic is forgiving, and the cost of exploring (dining out, museum admission, lodging) better fits...
Bandelier National Monument: Tsankawi Village Trail
Enveloped within Bandelier National Monument and located near the town of Los Alamos, the Tsankawi Village Trial is a nice option for visitors looking for a less structured—and potentially less crowded—venue for appreciating and understanding the lifestyle of the Ancestral Tewa...
Things to Do in Fredericksburg That Aren’t Wine Tasting
If you’ve come to Fredericksburg, chances are you’re interested in wine. And no one would blame you – after all, its 15 wineries along Highway 290 feature some of the region’s very best vintages. But did you know this...
