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Alleged UFO Skip Site

Corona, New Mexico

BLM land near Corona tied to the 1947 Roswell debris story. It is hike-in only, and the BLM sometimes leads guided walks.

Official siteDirections

Map pin is approximate: it marks the nearest town or the general area.

The creature

Flying sauceraka Disc, Flying discThe classic disc-shaped UFO that launched the modern era of sightings.

Nearby

85 mi · Roadside attraction · Roswell, NMUFO McDonald'sA McDonald's built in flying-saucer style with glowing trim and a space-themed play area. Only in Roswell.85 mi · Festival or event · Roswell, NMRoswell UFO FestivalRoswell celebrates the 1947 crash every Fourth of July weekend with a costume parade, drone show, the Alien Chase run and speakers at the UFO Museum.Usually early July, around the Fourth. 2027 dates not announced yet85 mi · Museum · Roswell, NMInternational UFO Museum and Research CenterRoswell's main attraction tells the 1947 crash story with documents, timelines, alien dioramas and a big research library.$7 adults, $4 kids 5 to 15223 mi · Roadside attraction · Aztec, NMAztec UFO Crash SiteA plaque on a mesa trail marks the claimed 1948 saucer crash in Hart Canyon. The story is widely called a hoax, but the hike is lovely.Free

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