El Santuario de Chimayó is a small adobe shrine tucked into the foothills of New Mexico’s Sangre de Cristo Mountains, about 25 miles north of Santa Fe along the High Road to Taos. At first glance it feels humble, with quiet courtyards, thick…
Bandelier National Monument is located in northern New Mexico, about 15 miles south of Los Alamos and 44 miles west of Santa Fe. In addition to ancient ruins and cave dwellings, there are numerous trails here that showcase the monument’s diverse landscape. Read…
There is no better way to learn about the lives of Ancestral Puebloans than hitting the Pueblo Loop Trail (formerly known as the Main Loop Trail) in Bandelier National Monument, New Mexico. You’ll find an entire metropolis of Ancestral Pueblo dwellings here as…
The Falls Trail in Bandelier National Monument, New Mexico is a peaceful trail that follows Frijoles Creek along Frijoles Canyon, bringing you to a waterfall viewpoint. Unlike other nearby trails, the Falls Trail has no archeological sites to view, but it has other…
While Bandelier National Monument in New Mexico is a fascinating place and a great opportunity to learn about the Ancestral Pueblo culture, the Alcove House Trail in Bandelier National Monument goes the extra mile. I mean, the extra 140 feet to be exact!…
The Tsankawi Ruins Trail in New Mexico is a real gem. And that, my friends, is an understatement. This hike is technically part of Bandelier National Monument, but don’t bother trying to find it in the main section of Bandelier. This unique hike…