Ruidoso is the perfect getaway spot for the thousands of military folk living on nearby bases. Within a couple of hours they can be in a veritable paradise, the vast range of physical beauty so diverse that every imaginable outdoor activity is possible from mountain biking to hunting, fishing, hiking, golfing and especially, star gazing! From glorious mountains to towering forests, revered tribal lands to dramatic gorges full of petroglyphs - this land will amaze you!