Hiking / Feb 25, 2026
Best New Mexico Summit Hikes
Raise your hiking game with a new guide to New Mexico’s summit trails.
By Jim O'Donnell
Hiking / Sep. 17, 2025
Hike Santa Fe to Taos
A new guidebook helps hikers and backpackers explore the New Mexico high country…
Outdoors / May. 07, 2025
4 New Mexico Slot Canyon Hikes
For dramatic views and narrow passages, these are a few of our favorite slot canyon…
Outdoors / May. 07, 2025
Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks Reopens
After a four-year closure, Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument steps into a new…
Outdoors / Apr. 09, 2025
Year-Round Scenic Trails at Valles Caldera
Hikers, bikers, and skiers find a reason to visit in every season.
Hiking / Apr 17, 2024
Five Gila Trails to Try
From easy to expert, these trails in the Gila Wilderness are suited to every kind of hiker.
By Jennifer C. Olson / Photos by Jay Hemphill
Outdoors / Apr 28, 2021
Best Hikes for Spring Wildflowers
Elevate your hikes by seeking out these great spring treks colored with wildflowers.
By Christina Selby / Photos by Christina Selby
Hiking / Apr 12, 2023
Give These Desert Hikes a Try
Lace up your boots and explore Carlsbad Caverns’ aboveground wonders on these hiking trails.
By Elizabeth Miller
Hiking / Apr 14, 2021
Best Hiking Trails for Birding
Take your experience to new heights on these bird-friendly hikes.
By Christina Selby
Outdoors / Apr 25, 2018
Thoughts Left on New Mexico's Highest Peak
Those who manage to climb New Mexico’s highest peak often leave a thought behind.
By Ellen Miller
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