For a real experience in contrast, we will hike to the Ice Cave and Bandera Volcano, "The Land of Fire and Ice." Situated on the Continental Divide you walk through the twisted, old-growth Juniper, Fir and Ponderosa Pine trees, over the ancient lava trail to the Ice Cave. Here the natural layers of ice glisten blue-green in the reflected rays of sunlight. Another trail winds around the side of the Bandera Volcano to view one of the best examples of a volcanic eruption in the country. Located in the heart of El Malpais, we will also A short, easy hike to New Mexico's second-largest natural arch, then a day at Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument a day of Fun in Santa FE and we will visit the Gila Cliff Dwellings on the way home.

Proposed Itinerary:

June 30^th travel day drive to Albuquerque

July 1^st Hike Bandera Volcano and tour ice cave

July 2^nd Hike La Ventana Arch trail

July 3^rd Kasha-Katuwe Hiking

July 4^th Day of Fun in Santa Fe

July 5^th Gila Cliff Dwelling (Hike White Sands if we have enough time)

July 5^th Night in Las Cruces

You will be responsible for making your own hotel reservations

5 nights June30th thru July5