El Paso Weekend Loop: Deserts, Mountains, and Frontier Lore

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It describes a practical northbound road trip from El Paso that visits White Sands and the Trinity Site (open only on select weekends), a detour to Orogrande, Alamogordo, Cloudcroft and Ruidoso with the Lodge, Rebecca the ghost, and Inn of the Mountain Gods, then Lincoln and Roswell for frontier and alien lore, plus nearby spots for year‑round adventure around New Mexico.

Summer Day Trips From El Paso: White Sands, Alamogordo And More Await
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Summer Day Trips From El Paso: White Sands, Alamogordo And More Await

For a summer escape, El Pasoans can head north to Alamogordos stunning White Sands or the historic charm of Ruidoso and Lincoln, each with unique outdoor fun.