This Small Town in New Mexico Is Hiding 3 National Parks and Sites — Plus Ancient Ruins and a Volcanic Caldera

Planning a trip to Los Alamos, New Mexico, might just be the perfect way to celebrate National Park Week.

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 44 words · Sharon Munoz

When you return to town, there are award-winning eateries, breweries, and attractions to explore.

Bandelier National Monument also has an expansive trail connection.

Los Alamos is just over a 30-minute drive fromSanta Feand an hour-and-a-half from Albuquerque.

Autumn colors at Valles Caldera in New Mexico.

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One of the prehistoric site of earth dwelling ruins where it has been preserved in Bandelier National Monument

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