National Parks

Although long extinct, Capulin Volcano National Monument is dramatic evidence of the volcanic processes that shaped northeastern New Mexico.

Carlsbad Caverns National Park in New Mexico contains some of the largest caves in North America—a must-visit stop for vacations in New Mexico.

The Chacoan sites are part of the homeland of Pueblo Indian peoples of New Mexico, the Hopi Indians of Arizona, and the Navajo Indians of the Southwest.

El Malpais means "the badlands," but contrary to its name, this unique area holds many surprises, many of which researchers are now unraveling.

A national park in New Mexico, El Morro National Monument is a fascinating mixture of both human and natural history.

Fort Union was established in 1851 as a protector of the Santa Fe Trail, and during its forty-year history, three different forts were constructed in total.

The Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument offers a glimpse into the homes and lives of the Mogollon people who lived there from the 1280s to the early 1300s.

Old Spanish National Historical Trail spans six Western states, tells history of New Mexican traders, and includes desert, mountains, and lakes landscapes.

Pecos National Historical Park preserves Indian pueblos and Pecos cultural remains.

Petroglyph National Monument protects one of the largest petroglyph sites and features volcanic rock carved by Native American and Spanish settlers.

Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument includes three sites remnant of Spanish and Pueblo Peoples encounters, reminders of the earliest contact.

Santa Fe National Historic Trail is a transportation route through mid-North America that connected Missouri to New Mexico, and includes scenic hiking paths.

The Trail of Tears National Historic Trail ranges eight U.S. states and commemorates the survival of the Cherokee, who were forcefully removed from their land.