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Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park - Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park

Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park

4.7(61 reviews)
3.7 mi

I wanted a hiking and an outlook experience and this place did not disappoint. Meandering through…read morethe grounds, there are is an aviary, pond, creature cave, outdoor elk & sheep pen, gardens and more. Lots of panoramic views. Indoors, there are a bunch of displays, restrooms and a gift shop. An easy 1 hour exploration of the grounds. Lots of free parking.

*** mountain lions and a bobcat are here now! ***…read more My young daughters and I loved seeing black bear "Maggie" open her 20th birthday present on 1.18.2025. We had no idea this event was happening prior to our visit that Saturday, so it was a special treat. Adult admission is now $10. Kids ages 7-12 are $5. I will always be a fan of this park because of certain staff members and the animals... Chihuahuan desert animals are the absolute best! Note, this go around we did not see the bison or a single scorpion. In saying this, I would NOT plan a trip just for this state park. It's not where it should be. The map they handed us clarifies that a new Framework Plan is in the works, but its implementation has seemingly been prolonged. There needs to be certain renovations and maintenance done before I would ever recommend this as a key destination. Before you visit, check out their hours ahead of time and set aside at least an hour for a self-guided tour. The signage going to this place absolutely still sucks. I'll never understand why New Mexico is like this. How do non-natives of this area even find this place without a GPS? Seriously. Ample free parking for RVs, trucks, my Jeep, and the usual boring cars. Bring water, a hat, & comfy walking shoes.

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Bottomless Lakes State Park - Cave

Bottomless Lakes State Park

4.1(53 reviews)
63.5 mi

You don't accidentally end up at Bottomless Lakes State Park you make the choice to drift a little…read moreoff the grid. It's a short drive out of Roswell, but it feels like you've stepped into a quieter, older story. Legend says they tried to measure the lake with ropes tied end to end and never hit bottom. Maybe that's true. Maybe it's just a good tale told over a couple beers. Either way, standing there, staring into that dark water, you start to feel it--that little itch in your brain that wonders if everything you've been told is only half the story. We rolled in like we knew what we were doing cooler packed, grill fired up, chicken skewers sizzling, jalapeño poppers snapping over the flame, and my buddy throwing together something that leaned suspiciously close to Hawaiian poke. No crowds. No noise but what we brought with us. Bose speaker cranked, music bouncing off the water, beers cracking open one after another like punctuation marks in a long, lazy sentence. It wasn't polished. It wasn't fancy. It was just right. That's the thing about a place like this it doesn't try to impress you. It just sits there, quiet and a little mysterious, letting you project whatever story you came with. Some of it feels real. Some of it feels like the kind of myth you tell because reality isn't quite enough. Either way, it sticks with you. Bottom line off the beaten path, a little rough around the edges, and exactly the kind of place that earns its spot on the list.

Just outside of Roswell is a wonderful camping park surrounded by Pecos Diamonds, short trails, and…read moreswimming holes. We just dropped in during the winter months on a beautiful sunny afternoon to watch the NM sun go down over the west horizon. We stopped by the visitor center and met volunteers, Will and Jody. Let me just say they were super friendly and knowledgeable about the park. When we come back it will certainly be because of these awesome hosts...they were living their best lives. I was jealous. We drove over to a couple of the lakes. We checked out Mirror Lake and the Devil's Inkwell. They both had small trails around them to view the watering hole and the surrounding layers of red quartz on limestone. The area around Lea Lake is better set up for picnics, swimming, and water sports. It was closed for the season, but would open in the Spring. Tip: Make a reservation for space during the warmer months. It was a great outdoor distraction just outside Roswell. Beautiful sunsets, and super calm during the winter.

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Bottomless Lakes State Park - Visitor center

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Guadalupe Mountains National Park - McKittrick Canyon

Guadalupe Mountains National Park

4.5(77 reviews)
50.9 mi

So I spent part of the week here exploring and I really enjoyed my time here. It is the smaller…read moreNational Park in Texas on about 85,000 acres (compared to Big Bend National Park which is 800,000 acres) but still plenty to explore. This park is more for folks that really like to hike, explore and camp. There are a few entry points into the park but there really is no scenic routes through the park. You are expected to park somewhere and walk to your destination instead which I find very interesting to do (can see alot more too). I've visiting the frijole ranch that had a small museum inside explaining the history of the park. Attach to it there are a few trails you can take off to do. I did the smith springs and it was very pretty to see. Once you manage to get up the hill there were some seats and rails you can hang onto and relax while watching the spring. I also did the Guadalupe Mountain Peak trail, which is the highest peak in Texas. That one takes about 6 to 8 hours to hike (round trip) and it had amazing views. There was also a mark at the to there you can take a picture too which was cool. Definitely need to be prepped to do this or any of the hikes (water, food, first aid, hiking stick and good hiking boots). The Salt Basin Dunes were also really nice to explore but expect to do half a day here. That one you drive over dirt road to get to but very nice views of the mountain. It also had a place you can use the restroom and sit down to eat. The place is exactly what you expect...alot of sand hills you can climb but very soft and cooling (just watch your step). I didn't get to explore all the park since there was a government shut down and closed one of the trails I wanted to do but overall It was definitely worth the trip to visit. I plan to come back next year when it's not too hot (best time for fall colors and cool air for tough hikes). I would absolutely recommend anyone to at least check this park out at least once in your life. Make sure do your research and bring what you need.

My husband and I visited in December 2025 and decided to climb Guadalupe Peak. It was amazing…read more The trail was maintained. A search and rescue ranger was walking the trail to keep a count of the hikers, which made me feel safe. I was so stoked that we were able to summit. We went to the ranger station afterwards to buy souvenirs and share our achievements. The rangers just looked deadpan at us after sharing our news. It left me disheartened. They could have pretended to care about our little victory. Would have liked to hike Devils Hall, but we were beat after the peak.

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Guadalupe Mountains National Park - Smith Springs Trail

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Carlsbad Caverns National Park - Carlsbad Caverns National Park

Carlsbad Caverns National Park

4.7(503 reviews)
21.7 mi

We had an amazing time exploring the caverns. We were able to secure tickets for the Kings Palace…read moretour, stay for the bat flight and experience the Big Room via audio tour which we would highly recommend. Too bad the Lower Room tour is only available on Wednesdays. It is unfortunate that you cannot take pics or video of the bat flight, but do understand that the bats ears are very sensitive and can hear any little noise. Would recommend advertising the audio tours a little better. It is only $5 a tour and well worth it.

Visiting Carlsbad Caverns National Park as an adult gave me a completely different appreciation for…read moreit than I had as a child. I originally came here around the same age as my kids are now, and bringing them to experience it for the first time was something special. The caverns are absolutely massive and hard to fully comprehend until you see them in person. My children were in awe the entire time, constantly stopping to look around and ask questions about how something so enormous and beautiful could exist naturally underground. There's a very well-made walking path that descends deep into the cave system, and the entire experience feels almost unreal. Honestly, I think I enjoyed it even more this time than I did as a kid. I ended up with well over 100 pictures on my phone. The National Park itself is very clean and well maintained. I couldn't remember whether the walking path was exactly the same as when I visited years ago or if parts had been redone, but either way it's impressive. Maybe it just felt longer when I was younger. One thing to know before visiting: the Big Room trail is a pretty long walk and can be challenging for small children or anyone with mobility issues. There is a shortcut option, and I'd definitely recommend taking advantage of that if needed. Also, once you're down inside the caverns there are no gift shops, snacks, or drinks available -- only the elevator back up to the visitor center. Upstairs there's a decent-sized gift shop and a grill with hot food and grab-and-go options, although prices are a little high. A great bonus is that they honor military veterans and law enforcement personnel. Veterans should absolutely look into getting the National Parks Pass, which gives free lifetime access to all national parks and also covers additional people traveling with you. Overall, this is one of those places every family should experience at least once. Pictures don't do it justice.

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Green Meadow Park - 8/27/22

Green Meadow Park

4.5(2 reviews)
63.9 mi

Green Meadow Park is located on the northwest side of Hobbs, NM…read more It features a large human-made pond with a walking path upon its perimeter. I brought my daughters here for their first time on 8/27/2022. It was my first time visiting the City-maintained park in over ten years. While it has some new-to-me features, I think that in the coming years there could be some major improvements. There was ample parking. On a sidenote, when we were there, two large dogs were not on leashes playing fetch with their owners. My dog is no longer around, so I often walk my brother's pitbull and want to start walking my other brother's German Shepherd... good dog owners know where I'm going with this. Just be careful when going to any park with your dog in this town. The "let's all win, toss it in the bin" campaign certainly seems to help keep waste off the ground. Here, it's printed on large signs with trash cans spread throughout the park. Much appreciated! Now if we could just get all of the morons to stop throwing trash out their car windows... TIP + The Hobbs Farmers Market is held every Saturday from 9 AM to 1 PM at Green Meadows Park.

This us a very nice clean park to take your family. New playground equipment , large pond with…read moreducks and geese. You can also fish there. Clean restrooms which is a plus!

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Green Meadow Park - All of the pollinators love this! 8/21/2023

All of the pollinators love this! 8/21/2023

Green Meadow Park - 8/27/22

8/27/22

Green Meadow Park - RIP Avery, Landon & Payton. (Photo of memorial bench taken on 8/21/2023)

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RIP Avery, Landon & Payton. (Photo of memorial bench taken on 8/21/2023)

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