American West
Best Time to Visit: Year Round
Believe it or not, the iconic Wild West era of yesteryear still lives on today. Native American, Hispanic, Anglo and Latino cultures have been settled here for centuries. The ancestral people who settled in the Four Corners area of the Southwest are believed to have been the original inhabitants of what are now the Hopi villages of Walpi and Old Oraibi in Arizona and the village of Ancoma in New Mexico. These three villages have the distinction of being the oldest continuously occupied villages in North America. Throw in Spanish conquistadors, American explorers and outlaws, and the American Southwest is a powder keg of action, culture and adventure just waiting to be explored! Hike, mountain bike, horseback ride, ski, raft or llama trek your way through this land of enchantment.
New Mexico
“New Mexico has to be one of the most beautiful places on earth. There are the high desert plateaux reaching for scores of miles into the blue distance; the iron-like clumps of mountain scarfed in cloud, their summits shimmering with ice; Alpine forests of fir, stands of aspen, mists of giant cottonwoods in the valley beds, and craggy peaks that burst from the flatlands….and despite being so arid, this is a land defined by its waters – lakes, rivers, streams surging between volcanoes, meandering through broad valleys, plunging down gorges. And its wildlife is really wild: bear, elk, bison, wolves, mountain lion, eagles.” - Henry Shukman, The Observer, Saturday 1 May, 2010
A STATE OF FIRSTS
New Mexico has been lauded as a state of “firsts” – first in SpaceTourism, first in FilmTourism and the first in EcoTourism. Uncharted Outposts owners Chip and Sandy Cunningham were contracted by the State of New Mexico to develop a statewide ecotourism program; drawing on the rich diversity and harnessing the energy and talent of the state's finest guides, to increase awareness and interest in the State of New Mexico and its abundant wild places.
New Mexico offers up some of the most breathtaking experiences where descendants of ancient Native Americans and Spanish colonists pass along centuries-old traditions and languages and where art and adventure abound. But more than anything, it is a place where just being in its landscapes soothes the soul and stills the mind. The spirit of the American West is very much alive in New Mexico!
New Mexico offers up some of the most breathtaking experiences where descendants of ancient Native Americans and Spanish colonists pass along centuries-old traditions and languages and where art and adventure abound. But more than anything, it is a place where just being in its landscapes soothes the soul and stills the mind. The spirit of the American West is very much alive in New Mexico!
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New Mexico offers up some of the most breathtaking experiences where descendants of ancient Native Americans and Spanish colonists pass along centuries-old traditions and languages and where art and adventure abound. But more than anything, it is a place where just being in its landscapes soothes the soul and stills the mind. The spirit of the American West is very much alive in New Mexico!Learn more »
Amangiri
Amidst the starkly beautiful desert scenery of Utah's canyon country, Amangiri offers guests unprecedented access to the dramatic Four Corners region of the US. Amangiri, `peaceful mountain,' is situated on 600 acres in Canyon Point, Southern Utah, close to the border with Arizona. The resort is tucked into a protected valley with sweeping views over colorful, stratified rock towards the Grand Staircase - Escalante National Monument. Learn more »
Dunton Hot Springs
Dunton Hot Springs is a small and exclusive resort nestled deep in the San Juan Mountains of the Colorado Rockies. This beautiful, historic corner of Colorado is just across the mountain from Telluride. Dunton Hot Springs Resort is a romantic ghost town, set in an extraordinary alpine valley. The resort offers a variety of day and overnight packages, and the entire town can be rented exclusively for corporate retreats, family reunions and weddings.Learn more »
The Bavarian Chalets
Secluded but sociable, opulent yet casual, the Bavarian Chalets are a magical retreat that brings you a taste of the Bavarian Alps in the American Southwest. Located at 10,200 feet at the foot of Kachina Peak and the base of Taos Ski Valley's lift #4, the Bavarian Chalets are designed for complete high-alpine comfort with ski-in/ski-out access as well as the amenities of the adjacent Bavarian Lodge & Restaurant. Learn more »
Wilderness Lodge
Nestled below New Mexico's two highest peaks, Kachina and Wheeler, this stunning private lodge offers the ultimate in stylish mountain luxury. Learn more »