New Mexico

Fort Union was established in 1851 as a protector of the Santa Fe Trail, and during its forty-year history, three different forts were constructed in total.

A national park in New Mexico, El Morro National Monument is a fascinating mixture of both human and natural history.

El Malpais means "the badlands," but contrary to its name, this unique area holds many surprises, many of which researchers are now unraveling.

The Chacoan sites are part of the homeland of Pueblo Indian peoples of New Mexico, the Hopi Indians of Arizona, and the Navajo Indians of the Southwest.

Carlsbad Caverns National Park in New Mexico contains some of the largest caves in North America—a must-visit stop for vacations in New Mexico.

Although long extinct, Capulin Volcano National Monument is dramatic evidence of the volcanic processes that shaped northeastern New Mexico.

While known for mesas, sheer-walled canyons, and several thousand ancestral Pueblo dwellings, this monument also has over 23,000 acres of designated wilderness.

Explore ancient Aztec ruins in New Mexico enjoy a half-mile walk through an original Pueblo House and see how ancient people built their homes in the desert.