Spending time out in nature has the ability to recharge our bodies and our minds. Luckily the Land of Enchantment is full of places to do just that. Throughout the state, you can find plenty of state parks, lakes, rivers, and natural wonders where you can spend some time unplugging from your electronic devices and just be. And if you're searching for a place to relax and unwind, spend a day on New Mexico's Lake Maloya.
Set at 6,664 feet of elevation, the 3,600-acre Sugariate Canyon State Park provides an ideal place for any nature lover to spend some time. Come here to either rest and relax or partake in one of many recreational activities.
Throughout the park, there are 13 miles of trails for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding. Camping is also available and there is an amphitheater as well as a visitors center with exhibits and a gift shop.
But if you're looking to really get away, disconnect, and cure life's woes, spend time on the gorgeous lake found at Sugarite Canyon State Park.
Set along the New Mexico-Colorado state border at Sugarite Canyon State Park, Lake Maloya is a reservoir that's worth spending some time on.
While swimming is not allowed in this 130-acre lake, both motorized and non-motorized boating is.
You are welcome to fish here as well. What better way to recharge the soul than by spending a peaceful day out on Lake Maloya?
Have you ever spent a day on New Mexico's Lake Maloya? What is your favorite lake to spend time at in the state? Tell us about it in the comments. To learn more about Lake Maloya at Sugarite Canyon State Park, head to the New Mexico Energy, Minerals, and Natural Resources Department's website.
Do you need some suggestions of other places to unplug and connect with nature? If so, check out these underrated state parks in New Mexico.
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