Scenic Driving New Mexico: Exploring the State's Most Spectacular Back Roads

Explore some of the most spectacular scenery in New Mexico and it's diverse culture, terrain, and climate with carefully selected scenic drives through the foothills of the Sangre De Cristo Mountains, the ghost town of Madrid, or immense caves of Carlsbad Caverns National Park. This highway companion maps out short trips for exploring the state’s scenic byways and back road adventures that take you from the dunes at White Sands National Park to the lush forests of the Sacramento Mountains and the rugged waters of the Pecos River. Navigate New Mexico's most spectacular landscapes and natural wonders with in-depth descriptions, historical information and suggested side trips.