East of the Organ Mountains
Head East on Hwy US-70 for an amazing day!

AGUIRRE SPRINGS RECREATION AREA
One of the world’s natural wonders with nearly 300 square miles of great glistening wavelike dunes. Open year round there are Ranger-Guided walks and moonlight tours in summer. There is an eight mile scenic drive, convenient Visitor’s Center with museum & gift shops. For more information and schedules call (505) 679-2599. On the east side of the Organs is a year-round spot where you can hike, camp, or have a picnic in the breathtaking mountain scenery. Horse trails are available for the horseback rider. Aguirre Springs is the site of the famous Baylor Pass Run held each November. Bring your own water. Located 22 miles northeast of Las Cruces on Highway 70 east. This area is under the direction of the Bureau of Land Management (505) 525-4300.

WHITE SANDS NATIONAL MONUMENT AGUIRRE SPRINGS RECREATION AREA
One of the world’s natural wonders with nearly 300 square miles of great glistening wavelike dunes. Open year round there are Ranger-Guided walks and moonlight tours in summer. There is an eight mile scenic drive, convenient Visitor’s Center with museum & gift shops. For more information and schedules call (505) 679-2599.

ALAMOGORDO NEW MEXICO MUSEUM OF SPACE HISTORY
Rising out of the mountainside is the home of the International Space Hall of Fame chronicling man’s exploration of space, the Planetarium, and the Clyde Tombaugh IMAX® Dome Theater. For information and schedules call: (505) 437-2840

OLIVER LEE STATE PARK
Visit Oliver Lee State Park and journey back in time to the Dog Canyon Ranch headquarters. The park has historic photos, artifacts, Frenchy’s Cabin, camp sites and nature trails. RV hook-ups are available with electrical hook-ups.

TULAROSA
The first settlers came to the Tularosa area in 1861. Here they found the soil rich and an abundance of water flowing down the canyon which made for an excellent place to start a new frontier town. Tularosa today is a great place to go antiquing and don’t forget to check out the Donkey Dust Cafe.