I loved the (almost) two weeks that we spent in Los Alamos, New Mexico as there was so much beauty in the area. Bandelier National Monument, Tsankawi Prehistoric Sites, the Kwage Mesa Trail and more - everywhere we looked there were mountain, mesa and/or canyon views. Not … [Read more...] about White Rock Overlook, Blue Dot Trail & Canyon Rim Trail In White Rock, NM
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Visiting Tsankawi Prehistoric Sites – Part Of Bandelier National Monument
Bandelier National Monument covers more than 30,000 acres, most of which is all in the same location. We visited Bandelier while in Los Alamos and did the Pueblo Loop Trail and then took the offshoot to the Alcove House (see this post for more about those). Bandelier National … [Read more...] about Visiting Tsankawi Prehistoric Sites – Part Of Bandelier National Monument
Visiting Bandelier National Monument In Los Alamos, NM
Northwest New Mexico had a couple of fascinating historical locations that we visited while staying in Bloomfield - Chaco Culture National Historical Park and Aztec Ruins National Monument. After Bloomfield we moved on to Los Alamos, a city about an hour west of Santa Fe and … [Read more...] about Visiting Bandelier National Monument In Los Alamos, NM
Hiking The Kwage Mesa Trail In Los Alamos, NM
After spending a few weeks in Bloomfield, NM, we headed southeast to Los Alamos. We picked Los Alamos as it was close to several places we wanted to visit, but also because when taking a look at the city on Google Maps it seemed like there were endless hiking trails … [Read more...] about Hiking The Kwage Mesa Trail In Los Alamos, NM
3 Weeks In Bloomfield, NM: Here’s What We Did
After chilling in Texas for a few weeks, Shae and I moved on to Bloomfield, New Mexico - a small city in the northwest corner of the state near Four Corners Monument. We booked three weeks there as New Mexico had a two week self-quarantine requirement for visitors in the … [Read more...] about 3 Weeks In Bloomfield, NM: Here’s What We Did
Visiting Aztec Ruins National Monument In Aztec, NM
A week after visiting Chaco Culture National Historical Park, Shae and I took the short drive from where we were staying in Bloomfield, NM to visit Aztec Ruins National Monument. Contrary to its name, Aztec Ruins National Monument doesn't consist of buildings created by the … [Read more...] about Visiting Aztec Ruins National Monument In Aztec, NM
Visiting Chaco Culture National Historical Park In New Mexico
After we decided to head out west for 2021, I went down a bit of a rabbit hole on Airstream Dog's website. They've done a lot of traveling out west and they seem to enjoy doing a lot of the same stuff that we do - outdoor activities, hiking, pet-friendly activities, breweries, … [Read more...] about Visiting Chaco Culture National Historical Park In New Mexico
Here’s What We Got Up To In Austin, TX
After spending New Year's in New Orleans, Shae, Truffles and I started making our way west to New Mexico. We stopped off along the way in Houston, then made our way on to Austin where we stayed 11 nights. We'd already spent some time in Austin in the first year of our road … [Read more...] about Here’s What We Got Up To In Austin, TX
8 Great Places To Eat & Drink In & Around Austin, TX
After enjoying a little down time in Houston, Shae and I continued on to Austin. We'd already visited Austin in the first year of our road trip but stayed in Round Rock, a city about 20 minutes to the north. This time we stayed downtown as we managed to get a great deal on a … [Read more...] about 8 Great Places To Eat & Drink In & Around Austin, TX
A Quick Recap Of Our Christmas & New Year
After spending almost two months in Maryland, Shae and I headed down to Virginia for Christmas. We'd originally planned on being back in Virginia at that time as Shae's dad was due to get remarried. They ended up postponing the wedding until 2021 due to COVID, but we decided … [Read more...] about A Quick Recap Of Our Christmas & New Year