Caving appeals to the intrepid explorer seeking adventure in the unknown. Rock formations inside caves can be stunning, unlike anything seen above ground. Some caves, such as Carlsbad Caverns in New Mexico and Mammoth in Kentucky, are national parks and permit visitors into some of the big rooms; others require permission from the U.S. Forest Service or othe… read more
Set in the Pecos Valley between Roswell and Carlsbad, New Mexico, the town of Artesia offers a range of lodging for the outdoors enthusiast. So make your room reservation in Artesia when you are ready to take a break from hiking at Carlsbad Caverns or Lincoln National Forest, boating at Brantley Lake or exploring Sitting Bull Falls. read more
Carlsbad Caverns National Park, 23 miles from Carlsbad, New Mexico, includes 116 majestic caves, many suitable for sightseers of all skill levels. The stunning 8.2-acre Big Room is partly wheelchair accessible, while the Hall of the White Giant offers more difficult crawling tours through tight passages. Besides cave tours, other activities available in the… read more
Located a few miles south of the town of Carlsbad, New Mexico, White's City is the gateway town to Carlsbad Caverns National Park, which has 116 caves, including several of the largest in the U.S. The park offers guided tours and opportunities for unguided exploration, as well as backcountry camping and hiking above ground. Brantley Lake State Park, the sout… read more
Located in the southeast corner of the state, the city of Carlsbad, New Mexico sits along the Pecos River and has a population of 25,000. Tourists choose to visit Carlsbad for its recreational opportunities and low-key, "small town" vibe. read more
New Mexico is loaded with amazing state and national parks, monuments, trails and scenic byways - all of which are great for hiking. The vast area of New Mexico is almost overwhelming when you are trying to decide where to hike. Follow… read more
Sometimes a few days off at home is not enough. Not matter how much you relax, sometimes the only thing that will cure what ails is a trip out of town. Texas offers RV campers a huge variety of sites to choose from in a variety of geog… read more
Albuquerque travel clubs organize special events for members both inside the state of New Mexico, and around the world. Like-minded travelers can join an Albuquerque club that focuses on a particular travel style or a destination of in… read more
The city of Hobbs in New Mexico is slowly gaining a prominent name in the tourism industry. It is the home of the Soaring Society of America (SSA), a society for the sport of gliding. There are recreational centers where guests can joi… read more
From hiking in Carlsbad Caverns National Park, rafting in the Rio Grande, skiing in Taos and hot air ballooning in Albuquerque, to visiting art galleries and churches in Santa Fe and exploring historic pueblos and Indian ruins, New Mex… read more
Fort Stockton is a small town in western Texas that happens to be centrally located between several state and federal parks. To the south is Big Bend National Park and neighboring Bing Bend Ranch State Park, and to the northwest is the… read more
Odessa, Texas, is a city on the plains of the western part of the state. Oil production is a mainstay of the economy in Odessa. The area has many opportunities for outdoor recreation, including horseback riding, road bicycling, and fis… read more
New Mexico is called the Land of Enchantment, and there are plenty of things to enchant you. Whether you like mountains with spectacular views, great caves or wide-open spaces of desert, New Mexico has it all. Campgrounds are spread th… read more
You've already tried car and RV camping. You've camped at commercial campsites that had a convenient restroom and water supply. Now, you want to explore the road less traveled. Backcountry camping, also known as primitive camping, is a wonderful way to explore the remote...
Pismo State Beach, California, has many attractions and activities including camping, swimming, hiking and wildlife viewing. Birdwatching is one of the primary activities in the area. The park also has the largest over-wintering colony of monarch butterflies in the natio...
The first and most fundamental thing is never hike alone. There are too many situations, especially as an unexperienced hiker, where you may find yourself without anyone to help you. So the buddy system works and applies very much in hiking.
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