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...
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 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...
Chaco Culture refers to the ancient civilization of the Ancestral Puebloans who inhabited the region now known as Chaco Culture National Historical Park, located in northwestern New Mexico. This culture flourished between approximately 900 and 1150 AD and with some of...
Taos Pueblo is an ancient, continuously inhabited community, that offers a unique glimpse into Native American history and traditions. Below is everything you need to know to make the most of your visit. Getting to Taos Pueblo Taos Pueblo is located just a few miles...
The White Sands Missile Range Museum and Missile Park offer a fascinating glimpse into the history of rocketry, space exploration, and military technology. Here’s everything you need to know to plan your visit. Getting There White Sands Missile Range Museum is located...
We began our crazy road trips back in 2015. Our family looked a little different back then. It was just Jeremy and Lindsey…in her 1st trimester with our firstborn! We learned a lot on that 5,500-mile trip across 11 states, seeing 45 destinations in 12 days. We just completed our 8th road trip, lasting three weeks and 4,500 miles. Feel free to browse around to learn more about what we did and if any of it is right for you!
