We are looking to take the kids (4 and 6 year old boys) to New Mexico to get their first experience with mountains and get away from the Texas heat. Only time I have been to NM was to go skiing in Taos about 20 years ago, so really know nothing about these places. We are wanting to stay in a house/cabin with a nice view and to be able to hike from the house or at least have some nearby easy hiking for the kids. Probably mid/late June.
We are driving, so the I am trying to find the closest available mountains. Might stop at or visit either Carlsbad caverns or Roswell as well?
Is one better than the others as far scenery or activities? Would rather stay in a less crowded place, but don't mind some "crowds". Any other place around the same driving distance better than these 2? We would be driving from the Temple/Belton area, and it is showing about 9.5 hours.
Anything else cool in the area to do with kids? Any lakes or rivers to hike to or fish? I am a little worried about doing anything to intense with the 4.5 year old.
TIA!
We are driving, so the I am trying to find the closest available mountains. Might stop at or visit either Carlsbad caverns or Roswell as well?
Is one better than the others as far scenery or activities? Would rather stay in a less crowded place, but don't mind some "crowds". Any other place around the same driving distance better than these 2? We would be driving from the Temple/Belton area, and it is showing about 9.5 hours.
Anything else cool in the area to do with kids? Any lakes or rivers to hike to or fish? I am a little worried about doing anything to intense with the 4.5 year old.
TIA!
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