. . .It is the largest canyon in the world, carved by the Colorado River. . .
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Author: Jaclyn Johnston
Fort Larned National Historic Site
An army post during the Indian Wars, Fort Larned National Historic Site sits in a prominent spot along the Santa Fe Trail. . .
El Morro National Monument
El Morro National Monument is a wealth of history written on a canyon wall. . .
El Malpais National Conservation Area
Run by the Bureau of Land Management, El Malpais National Conservation Area surrounds El Malpais National Monument. . .
Dinosaur National Monument
. . .It is rich in fossils, most notably dinosaur fossils. . .
Chimney Rock National Historic Site
. . .This one is in Nebraska and is a famous landmark along the Oregon, Mormon, and California Trails. . .
Capulin Volcano National Monument
The road winding around Capulin Volcano National Monument provides views for miles all the way around. . .
Canyon de Chelly National Monument
Navajo still live in Canyon de Chelly, and it has been inhabited for over 5,000 years. . .
Blue Ridge Parkway
It’s not as fast as the parallel Interstate 81, but the Blue Ridge Parkway is a lovely scenic drive for those who want to slow down a little. . .
Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site
Bent’s Old Fort is a reconstructed fur trading post from the 1840s. . .