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Make a Splash at the Lakes of New Mexico

Cool down and have some fun with family and friends by visiting one of New Mexico’s many lakes this summer. From swimming and fishing to kayaking and boating, you’re guaranteed to create memories that will last a lifetime. Here are five lakes worth checking out. Lake Carlsbad Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area is a developed city park consisting of more than… Related
Dirt Bikes, New Mexico Trails, and Fatherly Love
An Outdoor Retreat Beckons on Outskirts of Town
view of organ mountains from mesilla valley bosque state park
Just Add Water to Create an Oasis in the Desert
a gorgeous backyard pond.
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Cosmic Campground: Rare Dark Sky Sanctuary Makes the Night Sky Visible to All
the night sky and Cosmic campground of a group of stars appearing to be green
Storytelling Through the Vine
Rion Grande Winery volunteers picking grapes at peak season.
Carlsbad: To the Caverns and Beyond
a photo of the big room of stalagmites and stalactites in Carlsbad Caverns
midsummer celebration at Stone Hedge

Midsummer Traditions: Celebrating the Longest Day of the year

Rituals celebrating the beginning and end of the seasons are as old as mankind. Among them is the age-old observance of the summer solstice, or midsummer. In the Northern Hemisphere, the summer solstice takes place when the sun reaches its highest point in the sky, marking the longest day of the year. In 2021, that will occur on Sunday, June 20. The word “solstice” is derived from the Latin word solsistium — sol (sun) and sistium (stand still) — because as one observes the setting sun in transit, it appears to set in exactly the same position for three days before beginning its slow crawl in the opposite direction. This event enthralled the ancients and continues to intrigue communities across the globe to this day. Ancient Northern and Central European tribes have been celebrating midsummer with bonfires for thousands of years going back to prehistory, a tradition that is still observed in Germany, Austria, Estonia, Iceland, and other countries. The Greeks and Chinese saw midsummer as a time to honor the earth and agriculture. In Sweden, midsummer is marked by eating, drinking, singing, and dancing all night long. In England,… Related

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