Where Rivers Carve Mountains: Rio Grande del Norte & Carson National Forest | ExplorationX

Join us on a 5-day adventure through New Mexico's dramatic landscapes as we explore the breathtaking Rio Grande del Norte National Monument and Carson National Forest. Watch as we navigate from plains to mountains to deep river gorges, camping 800 feet above the Rio Grande! Journey with us through snowy Cabresto Lake, the Wild Rivers Scenic Area, and along the Enchanted Circle Scenic Byway where we spot bighorn sheep and mule deer. This trip had it all - from sunny days to snowstorms, peaceful lake shores to massive river canyons. Follow our weekend adventure from Oklahoma through the Texas Panhandle into the mountains of Northern New Mexico. TIMELINE: 00:00 Departure & Lake Meredith 04:04 New Mexico Plains to Mountains 07:12 Rio Grande Gorge & Bridge 09:21 Campsite on the Canyon Edge 15:18 Snowy Exploration at Cabresto Lake 21:00 Wild Rivers Scenic Area & La Junta Overlook 26:45 Enchanted Circle & Wildlife Sightings 29:09 Return Journey Have you explored Carson National Forest or Rio Grande del Norte? Let us know your favorite spots in the comments! Check out our other adventures in the end cards and subscribe for more weekend explorations!! #RioGrandeDelNorte #CarsonNationalForest #NewMexicoTravel #WeekendAdventures #ExplorationX Captured with DJI Air 3 drone footage, GoPro 11/12, and iPhone 14 Pro to showcase New Mexico's incredible scale and beauty.