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A lone hiker stands on a rocky outcrop at sunrise, surrounded by large boulders and desert vegetation. The expansive landscape features rolling hills and plateaus under a clear sky, with soft, golden light from the rising sun illuminating the scene. The distant mountains and the tranquil, vast valley create a serene and majestic backdrop.

Year-Round Events & Seasonal Highlights

Secret Sunrise Spots: Petroglyph’s Hidden East Trailhead Viewpoints

Sneak away from American RV Resort for a crowd-free, 15-minute dawn hike to Petroglyph National Monument’s eastern rim, where RV-friendly parking, glowing basalt cliffs, and Sandia Mountain sunrise shots await before breakfast back in Albuquerque.

October 21, 2025 No Comments

Desert landscape featuring tall, orange-red rock formations known as hoodoos, set against a clear blue sky. The foreground shows sparse vegetation, including small pine trees and dry grasses. In the distance, more hoodoos extend across the terrain, and a range of mountains is visible on the horizon under soft, white clouds.

Outdoor Adventures & Surrounding Landscapes

Discover Secret Shale Hoodoos East of Sandia Crest Road

Discover a secret cluster of shale hoodoos just 40 minutes from American RV Resort with turn-by-turn directions, easy family trail options, photo tips, safety notes, and post-hike perks.

October 17, 2025 No Comments

Two people stand on rocks by a small waterfall in a scenic canyon. The waterfall flows gently into a clear, blue pool surrounded by reddish-brown rock formations. Sunlight illuminates the sky, casting rays over the rocky cliffs and sparse vegetation, creating a warm and vibrant scene. Trees dot the landscape, adding greenery to the rugged, natural beauty of the canyon.

Outdoor Adventures & Surrounding Landscapes

Hidden Waterfalls Near Bear Canyon: Secret Trails, Splashy Rewards

Swap freeway hum for falling water with this guide to legal, drive-friendly cascades near Albuquerque—plus Tucson’s bonus Seven Falls—featuring precise turnouts, trail stats, weather tips and persona-specific picks for families, retirees, photographers and nomads.

October 14, 2025 No Comments

Hispanic distiller pouring chile-infused vodka from copper still in sunlit artisanal distillery with hanging red and green chile peppers and oak barrels in the background

Taste of the Southwest: Albuquerque’s Culinary Scene

Inside Pueblo Farms Distillery: Secrets of Chile Vodka Alchemy

Discover how Pueblo Farms Distillery transforms fire‐roasted New Mexico chiles into award-winning vodka just 15 minutes from American RV Resort, complete with accessible tours, kid-friendly options and easy RV-ready tasting tips.

October 10, 2025 No Comments

A freshly baked quiche sits in a black, cast-iron skillet on a rustic wooden picnic table. The quiche has a golden, crispy crust with visible herbs on top, and gentle steam rises from it, indicating it's hot. The outdoor setting includes a blurred background of a campfire and an RV, set against the backdrop of a picturesque sunset with distant mountain silhouettes.

Taste of the Southwest: Albuquerque’s Culinary Scene

Highland Square Green Chile Cornbread: RV-Friendly, Campfire-Crisp

Bake myth-busting, Hatch-packed green-chile cornbread—complete with altitude tweaks, RV-friendly gear tips, and flavor upgrades—right from your Albuquerque campsite.

October 7, 2025 No Comments

A wide desert landscape bathed in golden light, featuring a long, straight dirt road stretching into the distance. The road is surrounded by sparse desert vegetation, including dry bushes and grasses. In the background, a distant mountain range under a vast, clear blue sky with wispy clouds enhances the sense of open space and remoteness. The scene evokes a sense of tranquility and adventure.

Culture & Heritage in the Duke City

Find Sandia’s Hidden WWII Anti-Aircraft Trench Before It Vanishes

Trace a fading WWII anti-aircraft trench just minutes from American RV Resort with our step-by-step guide to safe access, family-friendly exploration, drone rules, and nearby Albuquerque attractions for a history-rich desert day trip.

October 4, 2025 No Comments