Cerrillos Hills State Park
The quickest way to acclimatize after we landed in New Mexico? Drive the historic Turquoise Trail and hike Cerrillos Hills State Park.
American Southwest
Tag: desert
American Southwest national parks
White Sands National Monument
“Cut-rate facial dermabrasion.” That about sums up my experience at White Sands National Monument.
American Southwest national parks
Guadalupe Mountains National Park
With a tight schedule, we had to choose between climbing the tallest peak in Texas or shorter hikes with more diversity. Decisions, decisions.
American Southwest trip reports
Exploring around Phoenix
With 48 hours to explore around Phoenix, I relied on a Twitter friend for advice on where to go. Boy, was that ever smart!
American Southwest national parks
Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area
Throwing out my back loading my suitcase into the rental car (ow) wasn’t enough to keep me from (gently) exploring Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area.