Hiking, biking, and historical sites with emphasis on lesser-known destinations in southern New Mexico, Arizona near Tucson, and western Nebraska. Includes images, short descriptions, and Google Maps to help get you there.

Brown Canyon Ranch
Preserved, historic farmhouse and limitless hiking trails near Sierra Vista, Arizona

Tumacacori National Historical Park
National historica park mission ruins to explore south of Tucson, Arizona

Tubac Presidio State Historic Park
State historic park run by volunteers in Santa Cruz County, Arizona

Aguirre Spring
Hiking Pine Tree Trail loop with nearby campgrounds on the east side of the Organ Mountains

Baylor Pass – West Trailhead
A long, steady incline makes this hike a challenge, with great views along the way

Boyd’s Sanatorium and Van Patten’s Mountain Camp
Abandoned places give the feel of a remote ghost town with Boyd’s Sanatorium and Van Patten Camp on Dripping Springs trail at the Organ Mountains Desert Peaks National Monument, Las Cruces, New Mexico

Lake Valley Ghost Town
Ghost town images from Sierra County

Monte Vista Trail – Tortugas, A-Mountain
A five-mile loop up Tortugas Mountain in Las Cruces, with flowers and great views year around plus many other trails to explore