As of November 2024, the Pentagon has analyzed 1,652 reports of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAPs). Of those, 757 were recorded between May 2023 and June 2024, with 21 still classified as unexplained. Even if you’re not a UFO enthusiast, this is certainly intriguing. It reminds me of the fascinating places you can visit and learn more about UFOs right here in the USA.
What is a UFO?
Unidentified flying objects (UFOs) are not new. The first alleged UFO sighting in the United States dates back to the 1890s! Since that time, there have been many, many reported sightings from Washington to Maine and New Mexico to Indiana, with places in between, as well.
A Gallup poll taken in 2021 found that four out of ten Americans believe that UFOs are alien spacecraft from other planets. Recent sentiment seems to indicate that the number is rising—especially given the latest news. No matter what your position may be, there are UFO sighting locations throughout the USA. Here are just two places to consider adding to your next RV trip.
Roswell, New Mexico
Home of the International UFO Museum and Research Center, Roswell, NM, is probably the best-known UFO site in the United States. Located near the White Sands Missile Range, this is the area where, in 1947, a UFO supposedly crash landed in a rancher’s field. The rancher, W.W. “Mack” Brazel, found metal debris near an inexplicable giant trench, spanning hundreds of feet. Since that time, other UFO sightings have also been reported in the area.
Roswell’s International UFO Museum and Research Center features artifacts, models, information about current research and, of course, a very out-of-this-world gift shop.
San Luis Valley, Colorado
Many curious sightings have been reported within the Great Sand Dunes National Park near Mosca, Colorado. In 2019, hunters claimed they saw two oversized figures near Ute Mountain, south of the Colorado border. The figures appeared to be hooded, with large heads. The men also reported seeing a 50- to 60-foot-tall tent or structure. How strange!
A newcomer to the area constructed the UFO Watchtower in nearby Hooper, Colorado. This kitschy attraction originally poked fun at the UFO phenomena, but its designer, Judy Messoline, has since witnessed strange sightings herself. Today, the Watchtower welcomes both believers in UFOs and scoffers, as well. Watch a video about it here—you’ll enjoy it.
Extraterrestrial Highway, Nevada
Nevada’s famous Extraterrestrial Highway—officially known as State Route 375—cuts through a remote stretch of desert that has become legendary among UFO enthusiasts. The road earned its nickname thanks to its proximity to Area 51, the highly secretive military installation long associated with conspiracy theories and alleged alien encounters. With vast, empty skies and almost no light pollution, it’s easy to see why travelers feel like they’ve stepped into another world.
Driving the highway is less about what you’ll see and more about the experience. Along the route, you’ll find quirky stops like the Little A’Le’Inn in the tiny town of Rachel, where visitors swap stories, snap photos with alien-themed signs, and keep an eye on the skies.
Whether you’re a skeptic or a believer, the Extraterrestrial Highway offers a fun, offbeat detour for road trippers looking for something a little out of this world.
Cheri Sicard detailed her experience on this highway in this article and tells you everything you need to know about traveling it and camping on/near it.
How about you?
Do you believe that UFOs are from outer space? Come on, we want to know! Leave a comment below. And if you’ve ever seen a UFO, please tell us about it, too.
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Pretty sure the amount of UFO sightings is directly proportional volume of beer consumed.
Do aliens and UFO’s exist? Of course they do. We saw one in Calif several years ago. (Bigfoot is real, too!)
Okay … If you’ve actually been to the UFO Museum in Roswell, NM, you will see a wall near the exit with paper copies of original affidavits by Presidents and very high-ranking military personnel, that confirm much of what we’ve heard about aliens, the crash, and the cover-up were real. Of course, California has the highest concentration presently, with 2.6 million, followed by Texas. Oh wait, that’s different, isn’t it? lol