Bottomless Lakes State Park
A windy stay near Roswell with clear desert water, sinkhole lakes, and stunning sunsets at New Mexico’s first state park.
Brantley Lake State Park
A quiet basecamp in southern New Mexico where open land, dark skies, and nearby parks shaped the stay.
Carlsbad Caverns National Park
A descent into Carlsbad Caverns, where scale, time, and geology are harder to grasp than expected.
Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park
A wild desert stop with incredible animals, a surprise bobcat, and a new photographer behind the lens.
