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Scenic road leading to the Zuni Mountains with pine forests and red rock formations in the background

Zuni Mountains, New Mexico: Best Things to Do – Top Picks

Scenic landscape view of Rio Grande del Norte National Monument with mountains in the background

Wild Rivers Recreation Area (Rio Grande del Norte), New Mexico: Best Things to Do – Top Picks

Panoramic view of Wheeler Peak Wilderness showing the mountain summit and surrounding alpine landscape on a clear summer day

Wheeler Peak Wilderness, New Mexico: Best Things to Do – Top Picks

Expansive meadows and mountains of Valle Vidal in Carson National Forest, New Mexico

Valle Vidal (Carson National Forest), New Mexico: Best Things to Do – Top Picks

Scenic view of the road approaching White Mesa Bike Trails with red rock formations in the background

White Mesa Bike Trails / Badlands, New Mexico: Best Things to Do – Top Picks

Scenic view of Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge with mountains in the background

Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge, New Mexico: Best Things to Do – Top Picks

Scenic mountain road leading to Valles Caldera National Preserve with green meadows and forests visible in the distance

Valles Caldera National Preserve, New Mexico: Best Things to Do – Top Picks

Scenic view of the road leading to Ute Lake State Park with mountains in the background

Ute Lake State Park, New Mexico: Best Things to Do – Top Picks

Panoramic view of the pristine white gypsum sand dunes at White Sands National Park with the San Andres Mountains in the background on a clear blue sky day

White Sands Dune Field, New Mexico: Best Things to Do – Top Picks

Scenic view of the Gila Wilderness landscape with mountains and forests leading to Turkey Creek Hot Springs, New Mexico

Turkey Creek Hot Springs, New Mexico: Best Things to Do – Top Picks

Desert landscape view of the road leading to Three Rivers Petroglyph Site in New Mexico with mountains in the background

Three Rivers Petroglyph Site, New Mexico: Best Things to Do – Top Picks

Scenic desert road leading to the Very Large Array with radio telescopes visible in the distance

The Very Large Array (VLA), New Mexico: Best Things to Do – Top Picks

Scenic view of the road approaching Tent Rocks National Monument with mountains in the background and desert landscape

Tent Rocks (Kasha-Katuwe), New Mexico: Best Things to Do – Top Picks

Sumner Lake State Park in autumn with colorful foliage around the shoreline and calm water reflecting the blue sky

Sumner Lake State Park, New Mexico: Best Things to Do – Top Picks

Scenic mountain road leading to Sugarite Canyon State Park in New Mexico

Sugarite Canyon State Park, New Mexico: Best Things to Do – Top Picks

Scenic view of the road leading to Storrie Lake State Park with mountains in the background

Storrie Lake State Park, New Mexico: Best Things to Do – Top Picks

Panoramic view of Spence Hot Springs with steaming pools nestled among volcanic rocks with pine trees and mountains in the background

Spence Hot Springs, New Mexico: Best Things to Do – Top Picks

Sierra Grande Lodge exterior with mountains in background, Truth or Consequences, New Mexico

Sierra Grande Hot Springs (Truth or Consequences), New Mexico: Best Things to Do – Top Picks

Scenic desert road leading toward the distant Shiprock formation in New Mexico with red rock formations and desert landscape

Shiprock, New Mexico: Best Things to Do – Top Picks

Panoramic view of Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge showing diverse landscapes with mountains in the background and desert vegetation in the foreground

Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge, New Mexico: Best Things to Do – Top Picks

Dramatic sandstone formations and towering canyon walls of San Lorenzo Canyon in New Mexico

San Lorenzo Canyon, New Mexico: Best Things to Do – Top Picks

Scenic view of the road leading to Santa Rosa Lake State Park with mountains in the background

Santa Rosa Lake State Park, New Mexico: Best Things to Do – Top Picks

Scenic view of the road approaching Santa Fe Botanical Garden with mountains in the background

Santa Fe Botanical Garden natural areas, New Mexico: Best Things to Do – Top Picks

Scenic view of the Sandia Mountains with Albuquerque in the foreground, showing the proximity of the mountains to the city

Sandia Mountains, New Mexico: Best Things to Do – Top Picks