Texas & New Mexico 5 Day Road Trip: Caves, Aliens, Ghost Towns & National Parks

Southeast New Mexico and West Texas are home to multiple national parks and tons of fun cities like El Paso, Roswell, Las Cruces & Terlingua. On a recent road trip, my dad and I spent five days driving through this area and visiting those cities, as well as Big Bend, Carlsbad, and White Sands National Parks. Come along on this road trip with us and make plans to experience this area for yourself. Let me know what we missed in the comments!
Chapters:
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0:00 - Intro
0:39 - Day 1 - El Paso
5:13 - Day 2 - El Paso to White Sands National Park
20:51 - Day 3 - Roswell to Carlsbad
33:35 - Day 4 - Carlsbad Caverns National Park to Terlingua
51:33 - Day 5 - Big Bend National Park
1:02:56 - Outro
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[@travelwithpops]

When we came back from this trip, I stumbled into a book called "Frontier Fighter: The autobiography of George W. Coe who fought and rode with Billy the Kid." If you want a little history of the region, including info about the "Lincoln County War" it is a great resource.

[@StacheEsq]

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[@damonsmith5376]

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[@acpacp7480]

I’m a dime western novelist reader. Yes, I know; (fiction), but good authors intertwined historical facts within their stories. And those places you guys are visiting have a lot of history. Thank you for sharing.

[@donttalktomebye]

thanks Pops!

[@The-Mediator]

My dad and I used to road trip together. He’s departed now, but watching you two brings back wonderful memories.

[@DramaMustRemainOnTheStage]

That's so awesome

[@jennyc1846]

Hope all your memories of those trips are happy ones :) cheers from Western Australia

[@marielinejuillard9495]

You are making such beautiful memories with your dad !

[@ThroughMyLens]

I agree 100%

[@anafigueroa198]

AMEN!

[@helenclark7876]

Yes dad is a do it again good sport!

[@robbrown4621]

I miss my dad. He died seven years ago. Sharing this time with your dad is so inspiring.

[@travelwithpops]

Hey everybody!

[@miahmarieeeeee]

Hey pops

[@RonHanks]

Pops rocks!

[@teewill96]

Hey pops, you guys were made for the camera and I watch every minute of the videos of you and your son. Thank you guys for letting us experience these places with you

[@Lora-Lynn]

You are awesome!

[@christopherlands2706]

Hello Pop’s!!!

[@rj-jl5nv]

I literally feel i m travelling with you, guys. Those videos are unique: well filmed, not too short, not too long. No idle chattering. I really enjoy them. Besides, it is so endearing to see a dad and his son do those trips and hikes.

[@ThroughMyLens]

So glad you like them!

[@jennyc1846]

Thats why Josh always says 'we' when we presume he's by himself...'cos you and me are right there too..👍

[@pmotherat]

My parents took me to the caverns when I was about 5. That would have been 70 years ago.. yes, I am that old. The open caverns only went as far as the cafeteria back then. I still remember the cafeteria and the elevator that took forever to reach the top. Thanks for the happy memory.

[@garyb4929]

😊, My first time @ Carlsbad, was about 60+ years ago, last time was 3 yrs ago.

[@teewill96]

Hey guys, I love your videos. I don't have much of a relationship with my dad but every time I see a new video of you both doing a road trip together it brings so much joy to me to see yall making such Incredible memories with each other. Thank you guys for doing this and taking us along for the ride.

[@ThroughMyLens]

Sorry to hear you don't have a great relationship with your dad. I am glad you like the content though and that it brings you joy! Appreciate the comment.

[@DramaMustRemainOnTheStage]

Maybe try to work on dad. Of course I have no idea of your history but it sounds like you long to spend time with him. It can be hard. Stay safe Stay well.

[@williamflorinjr.8541]

I haven't been in that part of Texas for 34 years. Thanks for the memories.

[@richardploeser4267]

Mammoth Cave in Kentucky is also AMAZING! Especially when they turn the lights off.

[@vegastyphoon]

Your relationship with your father is priceless. Thank you for your amazing videos. You have style and class..

[@AmbientWalking]

Thanks for taking me with you on this wonderful journey! 😁 Really appreciate the time and effort you made! Thank you! 😁

[@ThroughMyLens]

Our pleasure! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@josiegarber4489]

yall made me so home sick. I grew up in El Paso and we would road trip it all summer all over the place up to Taos where my dad went to High school, camping in the mountains of new mexico. WE were always going to lunch at La Posta one of my favorites. Alpine marfa ft davis was a great meeting place to meet up with grandparents and cousins from Midland Odessa area, Carlsbad was an other favorite. I love it in the summer where it is just unbearably hot outside but you go into the cavern and the temp drop is just right. Thanks for the video!

[@heatheredwards4195]

OMG! I’ve never met anyone who eats eggs on their enchiladas!!! Everyone always thought I was crazy or it’s gross, but once they tried it mmmmhmmmm!!! The best!

[@diamonddavemusic]

In the southwestern U.S. and northern Mexico they call these "enchiladas montadas". 😋

[@debbieparker3871]

Very cool, have to make that trip. I have a friend that lives in terligua and hangs out in ghost town, but never been there. You have encouraged me to go. Really enjoy you and your dad`s travels. This was the best! Thank you for the great videos.

[@Godwinpounds4333]

Hi how are you doing?

[@delontereid7584]

These father and son vlogs are awesome especially Route 66 stops. I am convinced that I am overdue for a trip to the American southwest after watching this vlog. Great coverage!!

[@carlrav5660]

Did you go yet? I did...its amazing out there!

[@delontereid7584]

@@carlrav5660 I have yet to see either of these states in the American southwest but definitely sold on this video. I am going to get my feet wet with day trips to a few of these stops mentioned and a trip to Bucee's.

[@bobedwards7455]

Come and see us, we’d love to have you! Cheers from Taos NM

[@delontereid7584]

@@bobedwards7455 Taos sounds like a very interesting place. I'm very interested in the roadside attractions throughout the state.

[@donttalktomebye]

i love that you guys always to share trails and places that are accessible to disabled people. you both seem like really wholesome guys who have a great relationship. i love all the videos

[@Explorecountries-fx4bz]

These father-son vlogs are amazing, especially the Route 66 stops. I'm convinced I'm overdue for a trip to the American Southwest after watching this vlog. Great coverage!!

[@theprayingiguanabengalmomma]

What a beautiful video of a dad and son, going on a adventure together!!! I believe these moments are why we are alive, because working year round just takes away memories you’re supposed to do with ppl you LOVE!!! God bless you and your dad!!

[@drjeffmcnair]

@Daughter of Christ F E A R L E S S You are so right! These trips mean so much to me. Thanks!!

[@Ralph5151]

It's always nice to see you and your pops travel together. I wish i could have taken my pops on a road trip like you did. Keep the videos coming and I'd watch. Thanks👍

[@Sweetiepie032510]

Love your videos ! You have a nice easy listening to voice which make it enjoyable ! Love Pop's ! You will never forget these memories with your Dad !

[@jampasurprenant1794]

Texas and new Mexico's . I appreciate you for sharing the history of the two beautiful states .

[@peanuts1173]

Nope no cave for Pops! Lol. This was also a great trip. Love the narration and hints and tips as you travel! Now I want to ho here! We love going to the National Parks! Thank you for sharing!

[@susanadiasjohnson457]

Your videos are unique. It's so cool how you and your pop interact and enjoy each other's company. I recognize and love seeing the El Paso-Las Cruces areas where I lived. Great job.

[@GenAfterNextTactics]

I love New Mexico. You have to go up north to Taos and hike up to Wheeler Peak, the tallest mountain in NM. There's a lake up there with crazy good views.

[@rissavirgin7353]

I agree. Beautiful vies and hikes in Northern New Mexico. I would love to see a video of them experiencing Meow Wolf in Santa Fe!

[@schoolell9886]

This video is spot on what I needed. I am doing a road trip with my mom from Austin TX with all of these exact spots (except for Roswell).

[@kreyma]

Your Roadtrips are awesome. Now I just want to visit the USA and make these trips myself. thanks for all the impressions. And greetings to your dad. He seems like a very nice person and great travel companion. Best wishes from Germany!

[@YoKendog]

Every time I start planning a trip I have to see if Josh & Pops has been there. This time I’m researching a drive from Phoenix to Arlington, TX. This video has been a wealth of info. You’re videos are awesome. Thank you! ❤

[@cmcblueyz]

I’m glad you have these videos with your Dad. Special memories.

[@fayefabello2229]

This is where I grew up. Thanks for letting go back to visit.

[@oadrian3]

Its so beautiful to see Dad and Son having so much fun with all these beautiful sciences!!! God bless

[@ThroughMyLens]

Glad you enjoyed it! We had fun exploring the area.

[@entitycalledm]

Josh you have a really cool dad! Kudos to him for conquering the claustrophobia and going down the caverns part of this trip! Pops, I know you read this too so YOU GO SIR! I love watching this and CTML after work to relax. I feel like an accomplished traveller already!

[@travelwithpops]

@bob osso Thanks so much for the kind words and encouragement! Much appreciated.

[@joannamcpeak7531]

This trip looks amazing!! What a blessing that you got to bring your Dad with you.

[@stargazer2533]

I have just discovered your channel. It is awesome! How blessed you are to take these trips with your dad and making memories that will last you a lifetime!

[@samiamisme]

This was such a beautiful trip. You really did each place justice and nailed what was special about each. You've inspired me to explore places I normally wouldn't. Loved seeing you and your dad enjoy time together. And of course your videoing was really wonderful. Thank you for sharing. I really enjoyed it.

[@samdefoe1043]

So so so so good .. keep these road trips coming. Love watching them and seeing all the places along the way. 👍🏻

[@Jerri_Jo]

It's so much fun watching all of your adventures, you both have great smiles. Thank you for sharing your journey.

[@MeshaX]

The sand surfing joking around was so wholesome! Sweet videos with your dad! ❤13:50😊

[@junesmith1446]

I just ran into your page by accident. You and your Dad are fun to watch and see places I'll never see.

[@wmtiaol]

Hey, exploring the southwest with your dad is priceless! Reminds me of some really fun trips my dad and I did through the deserts of Arizona and California. That was 30 years ago and I’m still laughing about the fun times and goofy stuff we did. Thanks for sharing!

[@joannridgway7972]

So nice seeing you traveling with your Dad. Making so many great memories together.❤️❤️

[@rachaelrb]

Thank you for planning this route out, such a great way to see these locations without having to do crazy amounts of driving from other places.❤️

[@madelinemercado6850]

BEAUTIFUL !!! Thank you for sharing , AMAZING MEMORIES with your dad your making

[@elaine79955]

I absolutely love your videos I think you and your dad are too cool! You truly are both so blessed to see and experience such beauty together. I just love you guys. Thank you so so much for taking me with you on such amazing journeys 🙌 much love to you both ♥️♥️

[@judisides828]

I absolutely LOVE watching your videos. You are blessed to be able to experience so many things with your dad. Keep on truckin' you two! So happy to be traveling through your videos.

[@ThroughMyLens]

Thank you! Heading to Alaska next

[@SmallWonda]

Great to go back thru' the caverns with you again and Big Bend - a fascinating trip - I like New Mexico, but I've not be so far east, so was very interesting to see White Sands, with that awesome sunset, and how Roswell turned itself into a tourist trap! Fascinating. Thanks for this adventure.

[@ahhitskatie9094]

Finally having time to sit down and watch this. Love watching the adventures of you two. Hoping you make it to the upper Midwest sometime!

[@nancyvernon3017]

Hah! Most kids wanted a pony for their birthday/christmas. When I was a kid, I wanted a Zebra! ( the petting zoo reminded me....)

[@Diegochavez536]

That sunset in white sands was amazing!!

[@Jennyleebee]

My husband and I love watching your trips. We feel like we’re with you and pops along for the ride. Keep it up! We’re from Alabama, but live in Albuquerque currently.

[@julieamsbury2977]

Hello! Taking virtual vacations was one of me resolutions in 2023. I just discovered u and ur Pops...I loved this virtual trip for me. I would get a wooden alien, too. I wouldn't go in the cave!!! Glad u did it. Thanks!!!

[@ojojslofar_raffles]

Hello...this is very great man..i do love your videos i really feel i am with both of you guys everytime you explore places..the most interesting part is that you do it with your dad that's what makes it the most interesting videos of my lifetime.

[@katg.2628]

You’re so blessed to still have your Pops and able to travel and hang out together. Sweet. Great Vid.

[@fatboywine]

I grew up in this southwest section of the country; you did a great job highlighting the area; thank you.

[@Danika_Nadzan]

Nicely done, as always! You and your dad are great together, and you pick interesting, fun, and unusual places to visit. I don't travel much any more, but your videos give me a chance to see places almost first-hand. It's also nice that you get good shots of the historical signs for us nerds who love to read them. Happy travels, and thanks for taking us along!

[@nachoscheese43]

I live in El Paso but never knew we had some of this stuff

[@Vbluevital]

Very nice to see father and son traveling together.

[@Vbluevital]

Thank You

[@travelwithpops]

@mourning We really do have a great time together!

[@pbodymathis]

I enjoyed the 66 tour and am glad you did another tour. Please do more like this one where you do not travel near as far but spend quality time exploring local interest! Thanks for doing this.

[@joanlao6150]

I just discovered your channel while looking for route 66 and I must say so far I really enjoyed your road trips, especially those with your pop! It is great to see him having so much fun and doing all the trek. I'm definitely gonna visit America again!

[@MsSanJuanita]

Thank you for these videos. I miss my dad even more watching you two together.

[@hughwolfe1176]

Beautiful tour, some of those places I’ve seen others yet to come. Thank you for sharing… Grab all the time you can with your dad, the memories will be important.

[@marquezmercado1480]

I love seeing a son and father bond. Your father must be very proud of you. I have a son too and he is the life of me.

[@msmichele900]

Im glad to see you are able to travel and make memories with your father. Enjoy the time you have with him. Stay safe and God bless.

[@jesuscardenas6622]

Hanging out with your father, that’s a wonderful thing. Enjoy guys

[@karencharny1497]

Glad you're back .. enjoy all you and your dad share thanks..👍👍👍👍🕶️🕶️

[@armadilloross]

I so enjoy watching your adventures with your dad. Some of these have helped my husband and I plan our treks. 🙌🏻

[@_Leoyourbff_]

I got to the middle of this video and paused it just to say watching you 2 having a awesome time(father & son) makes my day. I have 4 beautiful and so intelligent children but only one of them is a boy ) sorry a man. Since he is 16 and a half size bigger then me. But I've been dreaming about what you 2 have been doing together before his was born. So long story short YOU GUYS ARE AWESOME. And this, this right here is a bond,A father & son STRONG BOND. Be safe guys

[@joshjordan1982]

Reminds my friendship with my father, my best friend and hero keep up the fun adventures!

[@hedycohen9804]

This is an absolutely wonderful video. I love your travels with your dad. Your descriptions of places are great. Thank you!

[@rephaelrechitzky9763]

Love you guys. I could stay with you and watch those wonderful magic trips. Thank you so much.

[@claramo686]

The greatest experience go with Dad on a trip with such nice mood😊 God bless both of you on your way to new aventure together❤

[@rosanneallen-hewlett9973]

A road trip with any loved-one is something you'll never forget! ❤

[@gretchenkurz5276]

Another great western road trip vid… they only get better! Packed with sights, fun, useful info. Coffee. Burgers. Mexican fare. Aliens. You bring it all. Really appreciate the snappy pace and zero fluff. Nice work. You make a great team. And when I want to see another World’s Biggest fillintheblank, I know where to check first. Gracias, guys!

[@grover2500]

Consider going to Lubbock, Texas, home of Buddy Holley, where you will find Texas Tech University, the Tech Museum, the Ranchinging Heritage Center, the Buddy Holley childhood home, Floydada, Texas to the northeast, on the way to Palo Duro Canyon, the to Amarillo, and the Big Tex 72 ounce steak challenge.

[@santa3756]

I went to White Sands and Calsbad 5yrs ago. My grand child 2yrs then liked sands very much. I'm looking forward to visiting once more with my 2nd gc but not sure. I'm in far S Korea now. Tnks good video!

[@ThroughMyLens]

Glad you got to visit and I hope you can go again!

[@zaporida]

You are way, way the best! I just love your videos which give us inspiration and enthusiasm for our next trip. You have a perfect balance of showing places of interest, where to eat and just the right amount of yourselves. I have watched them all and look forward to the next ones. Keep going!

[@mindiwilhelm4322]

Some of the best footage of Carlsbad Caverns on the internet. Well done.

[@MS4323]

So wonderful you and Pops get to create these memories together. I treasure the backpacking thru Europe w my daughter when she graduated college. And then we did a trip to Egypt as mature adults. Special moments.

[@fouraces1949]

Love watching you and your Pops have adventures ! Making memories! 🤩

[@BabyBlueJulee]

You’ll hold these memories with him forever in your heart!

[@Julie-ms9ss]

Thanks so much for sharing all your adventures .. these are places I may never get to visit , so I appreciate your videos very much. Wonderful scenery !

[@MrVectrexUK]

Absolutely LOVED this video, thanks so much for making it. Some really amazing places to visit and you and your dad make great tour guides!

[@compnettechie]

Great video and definitely appreciate you and pops pointing out the wheelchair accessible locations!

[@samvue9219]

Thank you guys... I love things like this it give me an ideals to see and know places I never thought that have existed omg....thank you.

[@SandisTinyKitchen]

This video makes me want to visit Rosewell. Love that you are doing this with your dad! What a fun trip!!

[@sheilasvideodiary6820]

I love close encounters of the third kind. New subscriber, Dow tex

[@antoniobanderas9769]

Filmed in Devils towers SD & Wyoming

[@Godwinpounds4333]

Hello 👋 how’re you doing?

[@candystender]

Watching this video of you guys in Carlsbad brought back so many childhood memories of my childhood living in Carlsbad.

[@nas8929]

Father and son time well spent!

[@pamelamarshall3665]

I really like your attitude! You smile as you tell us something was closed due to Covid or construction, and just say "so we went and did something else." Way to be flexible and make the best of everything! Enjoyed traveling with you, this evening.

[@hotsoup1001]

After 2020, I think everyone is eager to hit the road this summer. It's like spring after a long cold winter. Thanks for sharing your memories with us!

[@ThroughMyLens]

Agreed! I can't wait to get out and explore more as well myself.

[@nancypeast]

It's so obvious how much you and your dad enjoy adventuring together, and it makes your well-produced video that much more enticing to watch. And you've put yet another "must do" route on my list! :-)

[@ThroughMyLens]

Couldn't agree more! Love being able to have this time with my dad and sharing the journey with others!

[@CincyMike]

Great work!! Loved it! My favorite film was the original 'The Day The Earth Stood Still'

[@Music-hl6gz]

This is great! Having watched your Route 66 epic, I've been looking forward to another long-form video. Keep it up! You and dad make a great team! 😄

[@michellemartinez9485]

White Sands is such a bucket list place for me!! My family visited Carlsbad when I was younger and it was by far the coolest place ever!!

[@suzannebailey]

You guys are so much fun to travel with even though it’s only in my imagination. Thank you for making me feel like I’m right there with you two! I wish I would have done more road trips with my dad. It’s wonderful that you two are out there making amazing memories and generously letting us tag along

[@mehmetucar3685]

❤️😻

[@lisalantrip7509]

Love your videos! Over the past few months I planned a road trip for my niece's high school graduation from Florida to California, up the coast and back to FL. Your videos have helped. Thanks! 😊

[@Tomreilly285]

What a great trip! I'm definitely taking this road trip in the future. Thanks!

[@antoniobanderas9769]

I love that regions , the best days to go there it’s between Oct / March , everyone stay safe & blessings from the Sonoran Desert 🌵 Hermosillo, Sonora.Mexico

[@jamestorres963]

Is this your opinion or Puss' ? Being from Las Cruces I can definitely recommend a few spots for some good leche.

[@janjones4224]

Beautiful photography. Looks like a great trip with your Dad! Thanks for taking us along.

[@shandi186]

It is so cool that you are doing this with your Dad! Route 66 was wonderful! Have just started watching this one, but I’m sure it will be just as good. Thank you for the journeys!!

[@Godwinpounds4333]

Hi 👋 how are you doing?