New Mexico Archives - My Family Travels
Family on snow-covered porch of cabin at YMCA of the Rockies Estes Park.
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The Best Ski and Snow Family Vacations

With snow in the forecast, our annual guide to the best ski and snow family vacation guarantees a fun time for all ages. This season, the top family mountain resorts are touting...

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Charlie Brown and Snoopie ride the historic East Broad Top Railway to find a Halloween pumpkin. Photo c. Matthew Malkiewicz for East Broad Railroad Foundation
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24 Fabulous Fall Getaways For 2024

Fall is a fabulous time to get away without busting the budget, whether you want to take the kids apple picking and leaf peeping, head to a festival, or revel in your first trip...

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A B29 Superfortress plane was used to transport the first two atomic bombs from New Mexico to Japan. Photo c. National Museum of Nuclear Science and History
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New Mexico Nuclear Bomb Sites

New Mexico is the birthplace of the Atomic age, a story told at its nuclear bomb sites. In this story, we open our TOP SECRET folder and tell you the best places to visit on your...

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Backpackers disembark at the Amtrak train station at Whitefish, Montana
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5 Top Train Trips for Exploring the West

Simplify your family vacation planning with these five top train trips for exploring America’s Western states. Each of these rail travel adventures are sure to make for interesting...

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Roswell crash site model is on show at the International UFO Museum in Roswell.
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Exploring Roswell Alien Attractions: UFO History and Cosmic Fun

Embark on an otherworldly journey as we delve into Roswell alien attractions, a fusion of UFO history and cosmic festivities. From the enigmatic Roswell UFO incident to the renowned...

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Shopping at the Native American Portal Market at the Palace of the Governors in Santa Fe.
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Things to Do in Santa Fe with Kids – Fun Adventures Await

Four hundred years of history guarantee that Santa Fe with kids, -- or without -- is a fascinating destination. Architecture, shops, restaurants, and museums feature a sophisticated...

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Sunset along Highway I-25 heading north from Albuquerque to Santa Fe.
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Road Trip USA: Exploring The Diverse Cultures of New Mexico

Explore the byways and historic Camino Real on a New Mexico road trip and add unexpected pleasures to your Southwestern overland adventure.

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Young girl rides a brown horse at Vista Verde Ranch, Clark, Colorado.
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The Worry-Free Western Dude Ranch Vacation

Try rock-climbing, fly fishing, hiking, falconry, yoga and a massage -- all available on a worry-free, Western dude ranch vacation. There’s plenty of opportunities to ride, of...

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Two women and girl walk across a pedestrian bridge carrying beverages
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8 Best Resorts for Same Sex Families

Every family, including same sex families, looks for vacations where everyone feels welcomed. Gay couples with kids, however, have an added dilemma. Same sex parents must choose...

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