About this episode

The episode discusses the best activities and sights to see in New Mexico during the fall season.

Fall is the ideal time of the year to visit New Mexico as the summer heat begins to cool down and the colors become more vibrant in the filtered autumn light. In this episode, we discuss our favorite things to do and see in the Land of Enchantment. Starting in the north and working our way south, we share some of our experiences exploring the unique landscape and cultural history of New Mexico. Whether you are planning a road trip through the state or looking for activities to add to an upcoming visit, we hope you find some inspiration in this episode. Some of the places we cover include: - Chaco Culture National Historical Park - Bandelier National Monument - Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument - Pecos and Fort Union National Historical Parks - Petroglyph National Monument - The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta - Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument - Three Rivers Petroglyph Site - White Sands National Park - Ruidoso, Capitan, and the Smokey Bear Historical Park - Carlsbad Caverns National Park - Guadalupe Mountains National Park - And more! Helpful Link: Learn more about the American Battlefield Trust and its work preserving America’s battlefields: American…

People in this episode

Hosts: Matt Smith, Karen Smith

Topics covered

• Fall travel
• New Mexico
• National Parks
• Cultural history
• Road trip

Keywords

• New Mexico
• fall road trip
• national parks
• cultural history
• travel tips

Mentioned in this episode

Places: New Mexico, Chaco Culture National Historical Park, Bandelier National Monument, Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument, Pecos and Fort Union National Historical Parks, Petroglyph National Monument, Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument, Three Rivers Petroglyph Site, White Sands National Park

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