Lindrith, NM

Aztec Ruins National Monument

National Monument

Aztec Ruins has some of the best-preserved Chacoan structures of its kind. Learn more about the ancestral Pueblo people in the park's museum and explore the Aztec West great house to see exceptionally advanced architecture, original wooden beams, and a restored Great Kiva. Aztec Ruins is a deep...

Entrance: $0

Activities: Arts and Culture, Cultural Demonstrations, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Hiking, Front-Country Hiking, Junior Ranger Program, Park Film, Museum Exhibits, Shopping, Bookstore and Park Stor...

Weather: Summer High temperatures range between 80°F and 99°F degrees with a few days over 100°F. Afternoon thunderstorms usually cool things down in late July and August. Fall Usually pleasant, with mild days...

Bandelier National Monument

National Monument

Bandelier National Monument protects over 33,000 acres of ruggedly beautiful canyon and mesa country. Petroglyphs, dwellings carved into the soft rock cliffs, and standing masonry walls pay tribute to the early days of a culture that still survives in the surrounding communities.

Entrance: $25

Activities: Arts and Culture, Craft Demonstrations, Cultural Demonstrations, Astronomy, Stargazing, Camping, Backcountry Camping, Car or Front Country Camping, Group Camping, Food, Dining, Picnicking, Guided Tour...

Weather: Spring daytime temperatures in the 70's can be followed by a snow storm with wet heavy snow and daytime temperatures in the 40's. Summers are dry with June usually being the hottest month of...

Chaco Culture National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Explore the monumental structures and breathtaking landscape at Chaco, a thriving regional center for the ancestral Pueblo people from 850 to 1250 CE (Common Era), through hiking & biking trails, ranger guided tours & programs, and more. Chaco Canyon is a sacred and deeply personal place for...

Entrance: $25

Activities: Astronomy, Camping, Guided Tours, Hiking, Junior Ranger Program

Weather: Summer highs are typically in the 80s to mid-90s. Thunderstorms can produce heavy localized downpours and sudden dramatic drops in temperatures. Winter temperatures will drop to well below freezing mo...

El Vado Lake State Park

State Park

1,850 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Heron Lake State Park

State Park

5,232 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Manhattan Project National Historical Park

National Historical Park

The Manhattan Project is one of the most transformative events of the 20th century. It ushered in the nuclear age with the development of the world’s first atomic bombs. Most of this development took place in three secret communities located in Hanford, WA, Los Alamos, NM and Oak Ridge, TN. Today, y...

Entrance: $0

Activities: Guided Tours, Junior Ranger Program, Park Film, Museum Exhibits

Weather: The Manhattan Project National Historical Park has units in Hanford, WA, Los Alamos, NM, and Oak Ridge, TN. Check local weather conditions at each unit before you visit.

Navajo Lake State Park

State Park

14,826 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Navajo State Park

State Park

8 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

State Park

State Park

Open Access

Entrance: $0

Valles Caldera National Preserve

National Preserve

About 1.2 million years ago, a spectacular volcanic eruption created a 14-mile-wide circular depression in the earth now known as Valles Caldera. The preserve is known for its huge mountain meadows, abundant wildlife, and meandering streams. The area also preserves the homeland of ancestral native p...

Entrance: $25

Activities: Astronomy, Stargazing, Biking, Mountain Biking, Road Biking, Fishing, Freshwater Fishing, Fly Fishing, Food, Picnicking, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Self-Guided Tours - Auto, Hiking, Ba...

Weather: Each season offers a different experience: lush springs, moderate summers, golden falls, and snowy winters. Average temperatures are 22°F (-6 C) in January and 60°F (16 C) in July. Temperature extreme...