New Mexico

Petroglyph National Monument protects one of the largest petroglyph sites and features volcanic rock carved by Native American and Spanish settlers.

Pecos National Historical Park preserves Indian pueblos and Pecos cultural remains. Visitors learn about the park's ancient cultural exchange and geography.

Old Spanish National Historical Trail spans six Western states, tells history of New Mexican traders, and includes desert, mountains, and lakes landscapes.

The Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument offers a glimpse into the homes and lives of the Mogollon people who lived there from the 1280s to the early 1300s.

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.