#El Morro Basin New Mexico

Love our little oasis in New Mexico.....so pretty...😜 and just a wee hike up haha 😆

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Huge opening found at the US/Mexico Border

Did you know one of New Mexico’s most underrated hidden gems is perched right above White Sands National Park?! ⛰️🤩👇🏻 📌 Save & share this guide for your future New Mexico trip! 🗺️ Between Alamogordo, New Mexico (the gateway town to White Sands) and Cloudcroft, New Mexico is an alpine oasis in the Lincoln National Forest! And, it’s the ultimate, underrated mountain escape! 💦 Hike canyons & chase waterfalls like Tunnel Vista Falls 🌄 Wander through pine forests & even fall colors 🏘️ Explore the super charming town of Cloudcroft — check out its picturesque local shops, delicious eats and drinks, vibrant murals and more! 🚂 Roam through history at Trestle Depot National Recreation Area and marvel at the Cloud-Climbing Trestle 🔭 Visit the Sunspot Solar Observatory & Dunn Solar Telescope (not only is getting a close look at the Sun fascinating, but the views up here are magical as well)! ⛺️ Stay at the cozy, secluded @el_campo_glamping retreat with surreal panoramic mountain views overlooking White Sands below. I can’t begin to explain how peaceful it is up there! [HOSTED] This high-elevation hideaway is the perfect summer/fall adventure base — cooler temps, epic trails, and one of the most unexpected getaways in the Southwest! So yes… visit the dunes, but don’t miss the mountains hiding right above them. ⬆️ ✨ Please remember to Leave No Trace while exploring — pack out all trash, stay on marked trails, and respect wildlife so these fragile desert and mountain ecosystems stay protected for the future. ❓Did you expect to find alpine forests, waterfalls, and even a glamping retreat perched right above White Sands National Park? 😮 #newmexico #hiddengem #whitesandsnationalpark #cloudcroft #lincolnnationalforest #nmtrue #adventuretravel

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don’t take the wrong trail though, Google lies! 😳 📍Tunnel Vista Falls, in between Cloudcroft and Alamogordo, New Mexico ⚠️ Warning: Do NOT just Google this waterfall and start walking! Read my directions, here and in Saved highlight “Tunnel Vista Falls.” If you start scrambling down the side of the canyon you could get in a sketchy spot. 🚫 Ignore the trails that start by the parking area. Sure, people have used them, but they’re super steep and you’ll probably end up scooching down on your butt regretting your life choices. ⚠️Instead, head towards the tunnel and look for the “Lights on” sign. To the left, you’ll see a big black pipe. Look for the red arrow on the rock near the pipe. That’s where you start hiking! ➡️ From here, it’s a slow descent into the canyon. Stick to the right side of the canyon wall pretty much all the way to the falls. There are a couple places that go down to the left, but they are steeper and sketchier! When in doubt, stay right. :) 🥾 Wear grippy shoes and bring poles for extra stability, if you like! There’s an optional stream crossing to the falls and the rocks can be slippery. 🏊‍♂️ The pool was deep enough for 6’ guys to dive in when we visited, but double check the water levels before you jump! ☀️ The trail is mostly shaded in the morning, but gets hot (and busy!!!) later in the day. For best chance of the pool to yourself, go in the early morning! 🗑️ Pack out what you pack in!! Bonus: bring a trash bag to pack out the gross/rude people’s trash. 🙄 We saw too many bottles and cans!! 🍻 After the hike, I highly recommend a drink from @cloudcroftbrewing (loved the blueberry cider!!) and/or a sandwich from @cloudcroft.sandwich.shop (the turkey panini with green chile relish & bacon!) 😋 🏕️ We stayed at the beautiful @el_campo_glamping just 10 minutes from this hike! 😍 It was the perfect mix of nature and convenience, with incredible views above Alamogordo and White Sands! (Full video on our stay coming soon!)

Here are 10 experiences you can’t miss in Taos, New Mexico 👇🏻 📌save this post for future trip planning ⛰️Wheeler Peak •8.2 miles out&back •access from Taos Ski Valley •highest point in New Mexico 💦Middle Fork Lake •4.6 miles out & back •moderate hike with switchbacks •be prepared with water, sunscreen & bug spray in the summertime 🌲Williams Lake Trail •3.7 miles out & back •elevation 11,040ft •a quick detour if you’re hiking to Wheeler Peak but also a great hike by itself! ♨️John Dunn Bridge •quick hike to the hot springs •swim in the Rio Grande River •plenty of outdoor recreation like fishing/tubing 🌉Rio Grande del Norte National Monument •800 foot deep gorge •5th highest bridge in the U.S. •650 feet above the river 🎨Arroyo Seco •between Taos&the Village of Taos Ski Valley •a 200 year old community •rich in history & full of artists 🍴Dine at ACEQ •pronounced (AH-SEC) •one of the best meals we’ve ever had! •vegetarian, vegan & GF options •elevated cocktails great wine selection 🌞Watch the sunset over the mountains •Taos is home to the southernmost part of the Rocky Mountians •Sangre de Cristo Mountains •Taos Mountains in eastern Taos 🌎Earthship Community • @earthship is a self contained vessel that sustainably meets all 6 human needs: -food,energy,clean water,shelter,garbage management,sewage treatment •it sustains this environment for humans to live without producing fossil fuels •all structures are build using recycled materials 🐏See some wildlife •Taos is home to diverse wildlife like: -mule deer -big horned sheep -mountain lion -black bear -elk •PLEASE only view wildlife from a distance & respect their homes by practicing Leave No Trace Principles 👋🏻follow @teamlavignetravels sharing for more outdoor adventures & to see what van life is really like with our rescue dog, Floyd. Taos | New Mexico | Hiking | Van Life #visittaos #visitnewmexico #newmexico #southwestroadtrip #vanlife #vanlifediaries #leavenotrace #travelwithcare

New Mexico really is that place! Save this for great spots in NM to enjoy the outdoors. 1. Valles Caldera 2. Bandelier National Park 3. Blue Hole in Santa Rosa, NM 4. Rio Grande Gorge 5. White Sands National Park 6. Lincoln National Forest 7. Carlsbad Caverns National park 8. Wheeler Peak Wilderness 9. Sitting Bull Falls 10. Chimney Rock & Kitchen Mesa 11. El Mal Pais National Monument 12. Petroglyph National Monument 13. Gila National Forest / Gila Cliff Dwellings 14. Cibola National Forest 15. Sandia Peak Check out my YouTube channel @blackhikingqueen for the New Mexico Playlist. Link in bio! #newmexico #hikingnm #onlyinnewmexico #nm #travelnm #travelnewmexico #travelnoire #travel #elmalpais #nationalpark #nationalmonument #whitesandsnationalpark #whitesands #whitesandsnewmexico #mounttaylor #gilawilderness #gilanationalforest #nationalforest #bucketlisttravel

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The Bisti Badlands/De-Na-Zin wilderness area in northwest New Mexico is out of this world! 🌘 Here’s some things to know when planning your visit: 📵 This area is REMOTE! A lot of bumpy dirt roads, limited or no cell service, no close by groceries or services, no water sources, etc. You should be prepared ahead of time with downloaded maps, groceries, water, and a game plan of where you’ll be hiking and camping. 🏜️The Bisti Badlands are located on BLM land but there is private Navajo land within its boundaries, which means you should be aware of where you are when visiting. Be respectful of private land owners. ⛺️ Camp in BLM areas only. There’s some primitive “trailheads” you can car camp or tent camp at, I used the iOverlander app to find our spots. Please note that campfires are prohibited. 🗺️ The remoteness of Bisti Badlands means few official trails. You’ll need offline maps to help you navigate the social trails or cross country travel. You can use AllTrails or I like to use Gaia GPS, it was super helpful for finding landmarks in this area. ♻️ Practicing Leave No Trace is crucial in this remote area. Pack out everything you packed in, don’t collect fossils or petrified wood, don’t climb on the geological features, don’t leave behind toilet paper or human waste, etc. ☀️ Be aware of the weather and temperatures before visiting. It can be super cold in the winter and extremely hot in summer with little to no shade. I would avoid summer altogether and visit in spring or fall. The area gets very little rain but be aware because you could get stuck fast out on those dirt roads! 🚙 I highly recommend combining Bisti Badlands with a visit to Chaco Culture National Historic Park since they are close together and if you make the effort to drive to one, you’d be missing out to not visit the other. Save this post for future planning. Happy hiking in the Land of Enchantment!

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