The Scenic Drive To Jemez Springs Soda Dam In New Mexico Is Almost As Beautiful As The Destination Itself
Melissa Mahoney
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The Land of Enchantment is filled with many fascinating, scenic places. Some may even say that these places are enchanting! If you’ve ever been to Jemez Springs Soda Dam, you know what an otherworldly natural wonder it is. And while it’s mesmerizing, to say the least, the drive to get there is just about as beautiful! If you have yet to visit this natural wonder in Jemez Springs, New Mexico, we urge you to go — and take the Jemez Mountain Trail National Scenic Byway to get there.
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Have you ever seen the Jemez Springs Soda Dam, an incredible natural wonder in Jemez Springs, New Mexico? If so, what did you think about the scenic drive to get there? Pretty amazing, right? To learn more about the Jemez Mountain Trail National Scenic Byway, visit NewMexico.org.
If you love a scenic drive, how about a road trip? Here at Only In Your State, we have created dozens of road trip itineraries in New Mexico. Check out this list featuring several road trip ideas and then take a look at our ultimate road trip packing list. Oh, and don’t forget your road trip snacks!
If you are looking for even more New Mexico adventures, check out this Only In Your State video.
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Jemez Springs Soda Dam In New Mexico
What are some other natural wonders in New Mexico?
Jemez Springs Soda Dam may be one of the more well-known natural wonders in the state and rightly so — it is absolutely spectacular. But, it isn’t the only natural wonder found in the Land of Enchantment. In fact, there are many other incredible destinations that are just waiting to be explored and for you to admire. Some that I recommend include:
- Capulin Volcano
- Shiprock
- Rio Grande Gorge
- Blue Hole
- Carlsbad Caverns National Park
- White Sands National Park
What are some scenic drives in New Mexico?
There is nothing quite like a scenic drive in the Land of Enchantment. There are opportunities to drive in the desert the mountains and even through white sand. While we could make a long list of scenic drives for you to take in New Mexico, the following are just a few of our favorites:
- Enchanted Circle Scenic Byway
- Billy the Kid Scenic Byway
- High Road to Taos Scenic Byway
- Chain to Craters Backcountry Byway
- Route 66 National Scenic Byway
If you plan to spend plenty of time in the car, make sure you are prepared for any journey. Check out our ultimate road trip packing list. And there’s nothing like a scenic drive and delicious snacks. Take a peek at our list featuring the 50 best road trip snacks for any drive.
What are some other things to do in New Mexico?
Are you searching for even more things to do in New Mexico? While visiting Soda Dam hot spring is certainly bucket list worthy, it just scratches the surface of things to do and see in New Mexico. The following are just a few ideas of other places to explore in New Mexico:
- Hike the Aspen Vista Trail, Santa Fe National Forest
- Visit McCauley Hot Springs, Santa Fe National Forest
- Explore a state park like Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park
- Spend the night in one of the best campgrounds in New Mexico