Amazing landscape of black lava flows. Make sure to wear hiking boots or good secure shoes if…read morewalking in the Malapais. Check out the Sandstone Bluffs nearby as well, with views overlooking the lava flow.

My favorite place on a cross country trip! Didn't have time to explore the trails but the visitor…read morecenter was worth it. Also, before and after the visitors center you can see lava flow along I-40 East. Pretty cool... The 15 minute movie is great and the gift shop is fun shopping.

Lovely area the city set up here! Entertaining to walk around, well maintained grass, even some…read more The train is cool too. It's by city hall! Next to a busy road.

What a fun little stop for pictures and to check out a part of iconic Route 66. There's a small…read morewell kept park next door and great place to stretch your legs after a long stretch of driving. There's a few mom and pop restaurants near by as well. Loved it!

Had a blast on the new trail. I have been here several times and I learn something new every time.read more

I had a lovely visit to see the ice cave and extinct volcano. I feel like the views are amazing and…read moretrees are lush. There are plenty of volcanic caves to check out and the trails are well labeled. I truly felt transported back to a semi Jurassic period. I would recommend this hike for families as it's easy enough and visually stimulating for all ages.

This was a terrible stop today. There isn't any open washrooms and was nobody to find any help…read morewith. We didn't even find a place to pay for our stay. There is no camp hosts or rangers and this was at 230 in the afternoon. The drive in is full off old run down buildings and cars

The setting is beautiful- BUT the showers and bathhouse were locked and closed. The only toilets…read moreavailable were 2 really dirty pit toilets with no toilet paper. There were water spigots but the water that came out was yellow. Almost every site had a red reserved sign but the campground was empty. Will not stay again.

Interesting stop. Good displays as an introduction to this volcanic region dotted with ice caves,…read morehiking trails, and forests. The ranger was mapping out a hike with another visiting couple when we were there. The gift shop had fun stuff on bats since one of the caves has a nightly bat flyout. Star gazing is also good in this area.

Stopped to stretch my legs and learn a bit about an area I drive through several times a year…read more Worth a stop. The rangers are friendly and knowledgeable. Inside there is a small gallery to learn and see pretty views. I'm inspired to plan a hike on my back in the area. Lots and lots to see, enjoy and learn. Support National Parks!

Wonderful park with a 2 mile scenic scenic loop trail taking you by inscriptions in the rock dating…read moreback to the 1800's.

El Morro is an unexpected and therefore under visited national park site. Because of this, it is…read moreeven more worth the visit. Well off the modern beaten path, it was much less so over 150 years ago. Travelers of all kinds "pasó por aqui" (passed through here), leaving inscriptions on the rock face while seeking refuge from the harsh desert environment. The water pool oasis at the base of the jutting rock face fills only from precipitation and never dries. It's been a waypoint for at least a millennium. If you are less inclined to the post-colonial history, you'll still be happy to visit here. Pueblo dwelling walls of stone still remain just beside the Headland/Mesa Top Trail that takes you up to the top of this landmark for a high view over the surrounding plains and even down into the so-called Box Canyon. The original carvings in the sandstone predate settlers as petroglyphs featuring animals that once roamed here. The visitor center is very informative with friendly staff, a small museum, and a short film about site history. Naturally, a gift shop seals the deal with plenty of gifts and books to send or carry back home. With no fee entry, it's absolutely worth a step off the beaten path to "pass through here".

Worth the drive if you take the tour up the hill. Visiting the center itself good to see the…read morehistory and culture.

As local New Mexico residents, we have driven by this exit so many times. Had a house guest from…read moreTaiwan and decided to take the short ride to Sky City and visit the Acoma Pueblo. It was amazing, our tour guide Gayle, was outstanding...so well informed and was able to relate the history and lifestyle on the pueblo. We all enjoyed the visit. Many vendors offer local goods and artworks. I highly recommend look for Gayle as your tour guide.

If I'm being completely honest, decent parks in Gallop are few and far between. We were on the hunt…read morefor a spot for the kids to run around for a bit, and Mossman Park was one of the few options that wasn't too far off the beaten path. I was grateful that the park was available and functional. Definitely not the worst park that I've ever been to by any means, but certainly not the best. The location was a bit isolated, so I was nervous being there alone with my two children at times. It's definitely not the kind of place I would ever visit after dark. To get to the park you drive through a neighborhood that doesn't look like the best place to be. Not the end of the world, but something to be aware of if you're visiting. That aside, there was decent playground equipment, swings, benches to sit on, and trees that provided some nice shade. It served its purpose as a quick energy burn spot. Just note that there aren't bathrooms available, so if you're looking for a restroom, this isn't your place.

We love to come to this park. It has some shade to sit while the kids play. The equipment is not…read morenew, but nice. There are swings for big kids and little. A play thing for young kids and another more appropriate for older kids. There is also a climbing rope pyramid. Two picnic tables, covered, and several benches.

A pleasant park with picnic table setups scattered around, plenty of parking space, porta-potties,…read moremajestic big cottonwood trees, and easy access. The Rio Grande was overflowing its banks when we stopped by, which created reflections of a clear New Mexico sky among the trees.

I've hiked here now every season. It is never crowded although there's always at least a few…read morepeople parked there for lunch. The ATV class has started up on Saturday mornings.

It was a cold and windy day when we visited the Window Rock Tribal Park. The clouds were low and…read moreit was spitting rain off and on, the park was completely empty except for the two of us. Window Rock is one of two prominent features in the park. This rock arch is located on the far side of the park from the parking lot. The hole in the red rock would frame the blue sky behind if you were here on a sunny day and make for some impressive pictures. There is also a super-sized bronze statue of a Navajo Code Talker, honoring those individuals that served in this vital role during the second world war. The statue is detailed and depicts the patriotism and bravery of these individuals as they served in the United States military. The park is surrounded by the tribal offices of the Navajo Nation. It is quite impressive to see the different services that the tribe provides. If you are just driving through Window Rock, you should take the time to visit this park and see the towns name sake and the Veteran memorial.

Quick 15-20 minutes here and you can see this cool Window rock and the memorial that surrounds it…read more They also have park bathrooms that were clean if you need them. Was worth the stop.