Ruidoso offers a unique experience for watching wildlife with the chance for a responsible wildlife encounter with deer, elk, free-roaming horses, and more. Just remember to keep your distance for your safety and the animals, too—no touching, no feeding, no harassing.
Read MoreFrom dazzling night skies to snow-capped peaks and evergreen forests, here are five reasons to make a Ruidoso mountain vacation your next adventure.
Wildlife and Ruidoso go hand in hand. From the quiet appearance of the majestic elk and wild horse herds that roam here to the impressive flight of the bald eagle and the entertaining antics of the bears that are frequently seen, here are some of Ruidoso's most amazing wildlife and some tips on where you can safely spot them on your next trip.
Read MoreDiscover Ruidoso's favorite lakes! Bring a picnic, cast for fish, paddle a boat, cycle, horseback ride, or explore on foot via multi-use trails at Grindstone Lake and Alto Lake recreation areas.
Read MoreRuidoso’s abundant wildlife is one of its great visitor thrills. Yet it’s important to remember to treat wildlife with proper caution and respect. When you follow safe wildlife watching practices, you protect the health of the wildlife—and yourself. Here are some tips to help you enjoy watching Ruidoso wildlife responsibly.
Read MoreDiscover everything you need to know about Grindstone Lake, one of Ruidoso's most popular recreation areas located just minutes from downtown Ruidoso.
Read MoreDo your part to keep Ruidoso safe by keeping these wildfire prevention tips in mind before you leave home as well as on the trail to make for an enjoyable and safe outdoor experience in Ruidoso.
Read MoreDownload these nature apps before your next Ruidoso outdoor vacation. Whether helping you to identify trees, flowers, birds, bugs, and stars, use these handy nature apps to inspire and inform your time outdoors in Ruidoso.
Read MoreAllTrails.com shares their list of the best trails for wildlife sightings near Ruidoso, according to user reviews and data. See the highlights here.
Read MoreHike with your dog. Camp with your cat. Ruidoso loves pets and is the perfect place to explore the great outdoors with your furry family members. Learn the where, what, and how to responsibly enjoy the outdoors with your pets in Ruidoso.
Read MoreWith your help, we can work together to safeguard nature, tackle litter, and give back to this beautiful village that fuels our passions and explorations.
Read MoreLooking for a place to hike in Ruidoso? AllTrails has 20 great hiking trails, trail running trails, forest trails and more, with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers, and nature lovers.
Read More“If you haven’t heard about the wild horses of Lincoln County…hang onto your saddles…This is the wild side of Ruidoso. Free to roam. Free to graze. Free to romp and frolic. The wild horses of Alto have been a welcome sight for tourists and locals, alike.” - FocusNM.com
Read MoreClimb Sierra Blanca, hike through alpine meadows, alongside the Rio Ruidoso, explore a forest on horseback? You decide! Thanks to over a million acres of National Forest and wilderness areas, virtually every corner of Ruidoso is waiting to be discovered. Hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding trails are plentiful.
Read MoreThere are few better ways to connect with the beauty of the National Forest than on horseback. Discover the places and trails where you can ride your horse in Lincoln National Forest.
Read MoreEach winter, the lakes in Lincoln County become home to about 20 bald eagles, who arrive in November from Canada, Wyoming and Colorado. - Ruidoso News
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