Mesalands Dinosaur Museum
Under $25A dinosaur and fossil museum in Tucumcari, New Mexico run by Mesalands Community College.

Photo: Patrick Alexander from Las Cruces, NM, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons. Cropped and resized.
A long reservoir on the Canadian River in northeastern New Mexico, known for boating and camping.
1800 540 Loop or PO Box 52, Logan, NM 88426 · Logan, NM
Ute Lake State Park sits on a reservoir along the Canadian River in northeastern New Mexico. The lake stretches a considerable distance and supports many water activities, including motorized and non-motorized boating, sailing, water skiing, and swimming. Visitors can choose from several campgrounds with varying hookups, including an RV-focused area, plus primitive sites. Land activities include a short trail network for hiking and mountain biking, plus birding and wildlife viewing. The park also offers picnicking, a playground, a visitor center with exhibits, and a marina that operates seasonally.
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