Natural Wonders: Places to Explore in New Mexico

August 14, 2007 at 11:33 am · Filed under About New Mexico

Bisti BadlandsStrange and fragile sandstone formations which make it seem like you are on a planet other than Earth.
Carlsbad Caverns National ParkThe Carlsbad Caverns contain gigantic subterranean chambers and formations and are home to 300,000 Mexican free-tail bats who reside in the Caverns from the spring until October.
Capulin Volcano National MonumentCapulin Mountain is the core of a volcano that was active about 10,000 years ago. A great variety of wildlife and vegetation can be found here.
City of Rocks State ParkThe rock formations at the park are so unique that they are only known to exist in six other places in the world.
El Malpais National MonumentThe Malpais is a spectacular volcanic area partially formed as recently as 1,000 years ago. It features spatter cones, a 17 mile-long (27.4km) lava tube system and ice caves.
Tent Rocks National MonumentCone-shaped tent rock formations that are the products of explosive volcanic eruptions .
Valles Caldera National PreserveA 15 mile wide center of a million-year old collapsed Volcano.
White Sands National MonumentThis is part of the world’s largest gypsum dunefield where glistening dunes rise 60 feet (18m) high and cover 275 square miles (443.5km).

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