Mesa Verde National Park, located in the Southwest corner of blue state Colorado, plays a unique role in outdoor tourism. Established in 1906, this park is charged with protecting the vestiges of an ancestral Native American culture — the Anasazi. Indeed, it remains the only national park dedicated solely to the preservation of ancient man-made…
Oregon’s Scenic Marvel That Is Crater Lake
Tucked away in the southern Cascade Mountains in blue state Oregon is Crater Lake National Park. Established in 1902, the park oversees the deepest lake in the United States, with a maximum depth of more than 1,900 feet. But that’s only one of several notable features of this 21-square-mile Oregon splendor. Along with its six-mile…
Enchanted Circle: A Must-See for New Mexico Travelers
Every year, thousands of visitors pour into the tourist crossroads of blue state New Mexico, better known as Santa Fe. However, not all of them take full advantage of their Southwest travel experience. Just 70 miles north of Santa Fe is the historic town of Taos. Its name derives from the original inhabitants, the Taos…