The Ultimate Weekend Itinerary If You Love Spending Time Outdoors In New Mexico
By Melissa Mahoney|Published May 08, 2023
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I'm an east coast girl living in a west coast world. I grew up in New England before moving to SoCal for several years. I then lived in NYC or a year before moving to AZ in 2009. I worked in the entertainment industry for many years of my adult life and have a deep love for photography, writing, and traveling around the U.S. as well as to far-flung locations around the world. Travel is my life and writing about it is a dream!
The Four Corners area of the Land of Enchantment offers a variety of natural wonders, landmarks, ruins, and all sorts of outdoor adventures. If you love outdoor adventures & activities in New Mexico, this two-day itinerary is for you! From the Bisti Badlands to a lovely park with a riverfront trail, delicious Mexican food, a stay in a cozy vacation rental, and time out on one of the largest lakes in the state, you’ll get your fill of the great outdoors.
From national parks and campgrounds to waterfalls, canyons, and more, there is so much to love about America’s natural splendor — and June, designated as Great Outdoors Month, is the perfect time to get outside.
To say the landscape here is unique is a massive understatement. Over time, erosion and the elements have shaped the rocks into what you see today. Open year-round, Bisti / De-Na-Zin Wilderness Area is free to visit and makes a great first stop on this two-day itinerary.
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Explore Berg Park
Next, we head to Farmington's Berg Park which offers a plethora of outdoor activities.
Dine on tacos, enchiladas, quesadillas, and more either inside the restaurant or out on the patio. Not only do they serve Mexican fare but New Mexican dishes as well. Now, how would you like your chili -- red, green, or Christmas?
Stay at a Cozy Victorian Vrbo
End your trip with a stay at a cozy and charming Victorian in the town of Aztec.
This colorful abode is within walking distance of town where you'll find restaurants, a museum, a coffee shop, and more. With one bedroom, three beds, and one bathroom, up to four people are easily accommodated. You can book your stay at Azteca Amor on Vrbo.
Canoe or Kayak on Navajo Lake
As the second-largest lake in New Mexico, Navajo Lake offers enough recreation to keep you busy all day.
Navajo Lake State Park, 1448 NM-511 #1, Navajo Dam, NM 87419, USA
If you love outdoor adventures & activities in New Mexico, this two-day road trip itinerary was meant for you! For more outdoor adventure, check out these hikes with amazing views in New Mexico.
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