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Travelogue: White Sands, Santa Fe, Bandelier

New Mexico’s landscapes are some of the wildest in the West, earning it the nickname “Land of Enchantment.” Driving from Carlsbad to Alamogordo provided plenty of varied scenery. The southeastern part of the state is mostly desert plains, but driving … Continue reading

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Statistics: Texas and New Mexico

Our first trip of 2016 took us to two states, three national parks, two national monuments and even a brief lunch stop in Mexico. Here’s how it all breaks down by the numbers. Click the image for larger view.

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Texas and New Mexico Photo Gallery

Images from our trip to Texas and New Mexico, April 13-24, 2016. Click to enlarge, read captions and view slideshow.

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Texas/New Mexico National Parks

Our spring break trip to Texas and New Mexico begins in just one week! Here’s a preview of the five major National Park Service sites we’ll be visiting, three National Parks and two National Monuments. Click the image for a larger … Continue reading

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