New Mexico is one of my favorites!
I love the history, with Anasazi ruins and Spanish conquistadors. I love the tri-cultural heritage and the southwestern architecture. I love the mountains and the high desert scenery. And then there’s the food! 🙂
New Mexico camping and attractions

Summer Chill-Out – US road trip recap
I was sitting in Tucson during June 2017, trying to work on some Zennie projects in temps that reached 115 ...

Echo Amphitheater campground, New Mexico
If you're looking for a lovely free campground while you're exploring the O'Keeffe country of New Mexico, here's a great ...

Brazos Overlook, an unofficial campsite
If you're in northern New Mexico, the northern drive across the Carson National Forest on highway 64 is gorgeous!! It's ...

Finding campsites using a Motor Vehicle Use Map
When I'm looking for a good boondocking campsite, I usually research it beforehand. I have some standard information sources, that ...

Taos Junction – Free camping near Ojo Caliente, New Mexico
Ojo Caliente is a famous hot springs resort west of Taos, and quite a luxurious place to stay. But if ...

Visiting Chimayo? Santa Cruz Lake Overlook campground
Chimayo is a small town along the High Road between Santa Fe and Taos, New Mexico. It's famous for its ...

Dawson, New Mexico – Grandpa and the ghost town
Dawson is a ghost town in northeastern New Mexico. Like so many abandoned places, it was a mining town whose ...

New Mexico free camping – Cool, green, and beautiful
Who knew New Mexico was so green? This isn't just photoshop, either! 😉 If you're looking for a camping spot ...

Taos Pueblo Powwow – A cool New Mexico event
I hadn't really intended to go to the Taos Pueblo Powwow. In fact, I didn't know anything about it until ...

Rio Grande del Norte (Wild Rivers) – Awesome camping!
If you're looking for a place to go camping and/or hiking in northern New Mexico, go to Rio Grande del ...