Fort Stanton-Snowy River National Conservation Area

This pic taken from inside the officers' quarters at Fort Stanton.

Beautiful horses and old stables at Fort Stanton.

The Catholic Church at Fort Stanton. New Mexico.

Officers quarters fort Stanton, NM
These well preserved houses give a glimpse into what frontier life was like for army officers of the time. And housed many famous people including former governor of New Mexico Lew Wallace who wrote a good portion of the classic novel "Ben Hur" within these walls

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Only you can prevent a forest fire. Definitely worth a stop when in the area. You get to see the full history of Smokey, from the time he was a baby rescued from the fire until his death, including grave site.

Smokey Bear Historical Park

Explore the great outdoors at Smokey Bear Historical Park, a lovely green space in Capitan. Amble within the natural setting or visit the casinos in this family-friendly area.

Camp Sierra Blanca Library

Camp Sierra Blanca Library is just one of the places to see in Lincoln, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Make some time to visit the monuments while you're in the area.

Old Lincoln County Courthouse

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Old Lincoln County Courthouse during your trip to Lincoln. Make some time to visit the monuments while you're in the area.

Dr. Woods House

Learn about the local history of Lincoln when you spend time at Dr. Woods House. Make some time to visit the monuments while you're in the area.

Tunstall Store Museum

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Tunstall Store Museum during your trip to Lincoln. Make some time to visit the monuments while you're in the area.

Church of San Juan Bautista

Church of San Juan Bautista is just one of the places to see in Lincoln, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Make some time to visit the monuments while you're in the area.

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