White Sands National Park, New Mexico
(Driving Time: 1 hour, Distance: 52 miles)
- I can frolic among the world's largest gypsum dune field, a surreal white desert with rolling hills and magnificent sunsets.
Gila National Forest, New Mexico
(Driving Time: 2 hours, Distance: 90 miles)
- Camping in this vast wilderness allows me to hike through deep canyons, fish in cool mountain streams, and spot elk, black bears, and Mexican Gray wolves.
Carlsbad Caverns National Park, New Mexico
(Driving Time: 3 hours, Distance: 165 miles)
- I'll be in awe exploring the massive underground chambers adorned with stalactites and stalagmites in this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Texas
(Driving Time: 3.5 hours, Distance: 190 miles)
- Towering over the desert, these ancient mountains beckon me with rugged hiking trails, scenic drives, and a chance to summit the famous El Capitan.
Santa Fe, New Mexico
(Driving Time: 4 hours, Distance: 275 miles)
- This artistic city charms me with its vibrant pueblo-style architecture, world-class museums, and delicious New Mexican cuisine.
Big Bend National Park, Texas
(Driving Time: 5 hours, Distance: 290 miles)
- Hiking among the dramatic desert landscapes, I'll marvel at the towering rock formations, spot javelinas and black bears, and stargaze under the darkest night skies.