What’s the ultimate American road trip? A Route 66 road trip, of course! This legendary highway, spanning eight states and nearly 2,500 miles, is packed with history, quirky roadside attractions, and stories that refuse to fade. If you’re ready to hit the open road, here’s everything you need to know before you chase the magic […]
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If you’re fascinated by eerie landscapes and forgotten history — or if you enjoy exploring places where tumbleweeds are the only sign of life — you’ll love these US ghost towns. Scattered across the country, these abandoned places tell stories of dreams and ambition that crumbled into despair and sometimes disaster. Think US ghost towns
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Located between the Southern New Mexico towns of Las Cruces and Alamogordo, the soft white gypsum dunes at White Sands National Park are one of the natural wonders of the world. Whether you want to explore the hiking trails, slide down the dunes, or enjoy a picnic in this natural wonderland, here’s what to wear
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In Maine, it’s buttery lobster. In Kansas City, it’s saucy barbeque. In Big Sky Country, it’s sweet huckleberries. And when you visit the Land of Enchantment, the dishes are full of flavorful chiles. From burgers to sushi and wine to dessert, these are the best things to eat along the Green Chile Trail in Southern
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What Mesilla, New Mexico, lacks in size, it makes up for with history. The town was part of Spain, Mexico, the Republic of Texas, and the Confederacy before joining the United States. Today the historic Mesilla plaza at the center of town is surrounded by unique boutiques and delicious restaurants. These are the Old Mesilla
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New Mexico’s flavorful chiles are the best in the world. Enjoy them at the best Mexican restaurants in Las Cruces for an experience you won’t get any of the other 49 states. New Mexico is the land of green chile everything. You’ll be offered green chiles on your cheeseburger, mixed into your mac ‘n cheese, and rolled
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The Las Cruces water tank murals use a modern day canvas to share the area’s culture and history. See all of them in less than an hour using this guide. Map included! Like many towns throughout the American southwest, large cylindrical tanks are visible in nearly every scenic view of Las Cruces, New Mexico. Each
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New Mexico’s “Chile Capital of the World” license plate has been recognized as America’s Best License Plate. But I’m not a fan. Here’s why the chile pepper New Mexico license plate makes me spicy. To learn that New Mexico has won the Automobile License Plate Collectors Association (ALPCA)’s Best License Plate Award doesn’t surprise me. From incorporating the beautiful
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