Super friendly and helpful staff, gave us great recommendations. Be sure to stop here first!read more

Drove in from Albuquerque on a whim on a Wednesday afternoon. So glad I stopped in! I wish I…read morewould've gotten the name of the lady that helped us. She was so helpful! Gave us a map and drew out the walking tour route. It was perfect! She even recommended the state capital museum art display, which was across the street. I had no idea! Thank you Santa Fe. Really enjoyed the historical aspects of the walking tour!

And for 900. Nine…read moreis the highest power. Gods Highest power. The powerful Rio Grande, in America, so majestic, nothing tops it. It forms the border between Texas and Mexico. The Rio Grande Gorge runs deep & wide, fills the cup of the Sangria de Cristo Mountains. AKA the cup of the Blood of Christ. Bucket List Worthy.

RGG (lower and upper)are the best places in the world. Federal employees as well as volunteers are…read moreextremely helpful and knowledgeable. Taos has so much to offer. Just wander around. Camping is first-come at both locations. There is river rafting, hiking, biking, fishing, rock climbing- you name it and they probably have it. Be sure to st by the Visitors Centers at both locations. One word of caution.... if you hear something rattling it may be a rattle snake!!!!!! Have a great time. I know your kids will. DHW 12/31/24.

Convenient and accessible!…read more En route to Bandelier National Monument, we stopped at White Rock Visitor Center, to take advantage of the shuttle service that you can get from here to Bandelier, especially because there's limited road access to the monument. The shuttle service runs about every 20 minutes, and gets you directly to the main visitor's entrance of Bandelier. Inside the visitors center is where you'll find tons of information of nearby attractions and sites, with brochures, maps, etc... The space was also very large, clean and dog-friendly. There's also a help desk at the center where staff are happy to speak with you for recommendations and assistance. You can also pay for your park fees here. I advise anyone who's on their way to Bandelier National Monument to stop by the White Rock Visitor Center for its shuttle service and getting tips and information on other nearby sites while in the area.

A pit stop to grab the Bandelier Shuttle, we were happy to miss the first ride and spent some time…read morein the center. Delightful staff, with so much knowledge, ask them questions! You will learn a lot :) They also have very easy parking, nice bathrooms, and lots of fliers to promote ideas in the area. The gorgeous large windows make it a delightful pit stop to sit and relax, while you take in a bit of the mini museum.

Amazing staff! Very engaging and informative. Nice little gift shop and great referral on places to…read moreeat and things to do. Highly recommended

Stopped in on a Saturday morning with my wife and 12 year old twins to find out about the history…read moreof the area, and what spots to visit. The gentleman on staff was welcoming, engaged my kids on their level, and provided a wealth of knowledge about Los Alamos. As out-of- town visitors, it was great to find someone so friendly and helpful. Make sure to stop by when visiting this town steeped in history and modern science.

This is a very well taken care of trail that is very easy for people to see quite up close. You…read morecould possibly have a stroller or wheelchair here and still see a lot. There are seats all throughout the routes. The first third of the trail isn't as shaded but the entire last portion is quite shaded. There's also a bathroom available about 2/3rds of the way to alcove house. The history is amazing. Glad we are preserving this place and sharing it with the public.

One of my favorite national parks that I have ever been to and hiked! STUNNING. I love that you can…read morehike up the ladders on one of the hikes here. That hike definitely is not for the faint of heart and pushed my limits at the top (you are high and it seems scary) but it is one of my most memorable hikes all around for the scenery and unique experience. A must visit! For those who don't to do the ladder hike, you can still walk to the bottom of it and look up and get a good view. So there is something for all levels here. The scenery is gorgeous. It does get windy here sometimes (we had a lot of wind blasting us as we were climbing the ladders) so be careful and be prepared for that. The nature all around is beautiful. Additionally, there are some tables so you could bring a picnic. Staff in the visitor center is very friendly and has lots of great recommendations of what to do here or nearby. A must do! This was the highlight of my trip to this area and I can't recommend it enough :)

You'll pass this on the way into and out of Kasha Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument. It's a well…read moredeserved stop just for the homemade frito pie that is hawked in the back of the visitor center. It looks so simple, but was frackin' amazing. The souvenirs sold here are more expensive, but just buy it. They very much deserve our patronage.

On the way to Kasha Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument, there is this little stop, kind of like a…read morelittle Welcome Center and souvenir shop. You can ask some questions, grab a map, grab a snack, use the facilities, and buy yourself a little something. Definitely a nice little place to stop when you are either coming to or leaving from Tent Rocks.

This was an awesome experience to ride the 2nd longest tram in the world up to the top!…read more First of all, the day we rode was the 60th annual celebration of the tram. Thus, our tickets were all 50% off. We found out we'd be riding the third generation. It's been so long since I last visited the tram that I probably rode the second generation. It's roomy! Even with the 60th celebration, our wait wasn't extremely long. I believe there are about 30 people on each ride, but I didn't count. I was hoping I didn't feel crammed and it wasn't too bad. Once you're up there, it's amazing to be so far above the ground. On the way up, our 'captain' gave us a bit of trivia about the area, the tram, and our trip up. At some point, you'll pass the other tram coming down, which gives you an idea of how fast you're really going! Wow. Once at the top, it's about 10 degrees cooler. Bring a light jacket or sweatshirt. You can choose to hike a trail that begins on the back side of the restaurant. You'll see the ski lifts and options for different hikes. OR, you can grab a drink from the Ten 3 restaurant and check out the views. We put our name on the list to eat and sipped on cocktails during the wait. It was nice and relaxing up there at the top! We ate at Ten 3 (our wait was 30 minutes) then made our way down. Our guide on the way down didn't say a word, but I suppose it's the same as the way up. There's only one bench on the tram so if you have trouble standing make sure you let it be known. My mom sat going and coming. When you're back at the bottom there's another restaurant if you'd like to eat there instead. They also have a gift shop with some Sandia Tramway, and Albuquerque memorabilia. It's a cute shop. I bought a few items. It's a nice trip. I've ridden before, but it's been so long I don't even remember. Check it out.

I'm in Albuquerque on a work trip and my colleagues have suggested I do the Sandia Peak Tramway as…read morean excursion. I was hesitant because I'm afraid of heights. But my colleague who traveled from California with me was down to try it so I mustered up the courage to do it. Wow! What an amazing experience this was. We started out at 6,519 ft elevation and the gondola took us to the very top of Sandia Peak at 10,378 ft. That's a 3,859 feet climb in 15 minutes! The view of Albuquerque from the top is stunning. Along the ride you see granite rocks embedded into the mountain sides which are just spectacular. The gondala felt safe is accompanied by a tour guide who explains details along the ride. I'm really proud I did it and conquered my fear!

Surprisingly great food! Better and larger burger than I've had at some sit down restaurants. Many…read moreoptions for drinks and desserts looked to be made in house as well.

Really solid place to eat, which is unusual for a National Park eatery. I had the Bison Burger…read more(lean, yet juicy) and my wife had the Doug Burger - massive and unique as it was topped with a batter-dipped green chile pepper. We ended the meal with a hot & fresh Indian Fry bread (similar to an Elephant Ear). Fantastic meal after a morning hike surrounded by the beauty of Bandelier!

Super friendly and helpful staff! This is where you stop to get passes for the Red Rocks Trail and…read moreWalatowa Slot Canyon across the street (highly recommend!!). Tons of local art and such. I asked where I could get seeds to grow the peppers they have in NM and she pointed to the wall where there were hanging dried peppers that her uncle brings in from his personal garden nearby - it doesn't get more local than that!

I highly recommend stopping here first before your Jemez (pronounced HEY-mess) Mountain Trail…read moreadventure if you're coming from the south. The facility is just past the Jemez Pueblo (called Walatowa by the locals), next to a gas station, and across from awesome red rocks - you can't miss it. The friendly person working here gave me the inside scoop on places to go that don't have signage and told me about the events happening throughout the year. They have an informative display about the area, a museum with history of the culture, and also a gift shop with local flavors and artisans' works. If you're coming from the north, you'll learn more about what you just saw and can pick up some postcards.

I'll never get tired of the view towards the Rio Grande River from Overlook Park in White Rock. On…read moreevery trip to Northern New Mexico (however far apart), you'll find me here (hot or not) admiring the scenery. Last week was but one experience that I hope to repeat.

We came back in May and it's just not as nice. No waterfall. It's hotter. The sunlight is so bright…read moreand air is drier so there's less color saturation/contrast in the area. Sept and October are the months to visit.