CASA GRANDE RUINS
Another in a long string of day trips, this one just outside of Phoenix. It’s a small site, but really pretty incredible. The main artifact …
PETROGLYPH
OK, not my favorite. Don’t get me wrong, the 2 mile circuit of literally hundreds of drawings etched into the volcanic tuff is like a …
PECOS
Pecos National Historic Park This is a site similar to Bandelier, but was constructed in a large mountain pass rather than among the cliffs. The …
BANDELIER
A great day trip to see ancient Pueblo Cliff Dwellings. It goes without saying that this National Monument is a stones throw from nowhere. Although …
International Balloon Fiesta
The Albuquerque Fiesta is a 9 day event featuring more than 600 hot air balloons all launching at the same time. They launch twice a …
Royal Gorge Bridge and Park
The Royal Gorge Bridge is the highest suspension bridge in the United States and of course, because we are in the West, has significant railroad …