Petroglyph National Monument: Parking is Behind the Valvoline

Petroglyph National Monument: Parking is Behind the Valvoline

Petroglyph National Monument, located on the western edge of Albuquerque, New Mexico, is a 7,200-acre park and home to one of the largest collections of petroglyphs in North America, with over 25,000 images carved into the volcanic rock by Native Americans and early...
Aztec Ruins National Monument: Not actually the Aztecs

Aztec Ruins National Monument: Not actually the Aztecs

Despite its name, Aztec Ruins has no connection to the Aztec civilization of Mexico. Early European settlers mistakenly attributed the site to the Aztecs, but the structures were actually built by the Ancestral Puebloans between the 11th and 13th centuries. The...
Bandelier National Monument: Exploring Cliff Dwellings

Bandelier National Monument: Exploring Cliff Dwellings

Bandelier National Monument is located near Los Alamos, New Mexico. This 33,677-acre monument preserves the homes and artifacts of the Ancestral Puebloans who lived here from approximately 1150 CE to 1550 CE. The park features cliff dwellings, petroglyphs, and...
Canyon de Chelly National Monument: A Should-Be National Park

Canyon de Chelly National Monument: A Should-Be National Park

Our family has discovered many incredible places, but Canyon de Chelly National Monument is truly a hidden gem offering views of breathtaking landscapes and rich history. Here’s our guide to making the most of your trip to this amazing place. A Brief History Canyon de...