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New Mexico
When you don't feel like leaving the country New Mexico and other points nationally can be a nice eye opener to a completely different environment, cuisine, etc.
Highlights and some noteworthy points.
Crisp mountain air and beautiful scenary.
Zuni
The Zuni Mtns of the Mt. Taylor District have a rich and colorful history of railroad logging from 1892 to 1942. Mt. Zuni has beautiful scenery. Blue water state park is a very nice lake in the area. Gulf course and a couple casinos in the area. The Turquoise Mtn is 11'301'' tall, the highest peak in the Northwestern portion of New Mexico.
The surrounding area is the Sandia, Manzano and Sangre de Cristo Mountain Ranges. Hiking, Biking, hunting and scenic drives attract people from all over.
Plenty of winter activity as well such as the Mt. Taylor Winter Quadrathlon" which draws racing enthusiast from all over.
New Mexicos natural arches part of a vast wilderness area.
Franciscan Missions throughout NW New Mexico.
The Bandera Crater,
Arts and ambience of the Zuni Pueblo.
Wolves and wolf dogs.
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Chaco is an ancient Pueblon urban center, active trading area and ceremony hub with some of the architecture still standing. This urban center was active from AD 850 to 1250.
Northwest New Mexico, one of Americas most fascinating areas. Our climate is mild year round, typical of the high desert.
Shiprock, Navajo Reservation, Red Rock state park, Sky City,
Stables horse back Riding
Air Ballooning, trail rides, rafting, fly fishing, Mountain biking, Tram ride to the top of a m,ountain for hiking along the trails on top.
Take you ATV or jeep into the Red canyons of New Mexico.
Scenic Air Ventures of the Monument Valley, Canyon de Chelly, Mesa verde, Painted Desert and Indian Back Country Cliff Dwellings.
Harley Davidson Rentals.
New Mexico-the Land of Enchantment.
White sands national Monument. White sand dunes, one of the Worls Natural wonders.
Gaudalaupe Peak-highest mountain
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Gold Panning, white water rafting
Stargazing. With the absence of light pollution and the high elevation stargazing is exceptional and perfect in New Mexico.
New Mexico is filled with natural wonders, from natural hot springs high in the mountains to the world's largest deposit of gypsum sand. Explore undeveloped caves, walk lava flows and stare in awe at dazzling rock formations.
Scenic Byways
Stars-N-Parks
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Profesional Observatories and public observatories and guides at parks, etc and Guided Night Sky Tours
Ancient Ruins
Bisti Badlands Strange and fragile sandstone formations which make it seem like you are on a planet other than Earth. View more
Carlsbad Caverns National Park The Carlsbad Caverns contain gigantic subterranean chambers and formations and are home to 300,000 Mexican free-tail bats who reside in the Caverns from the spring until October. View more
Capulin Volcano National Monument Capulin Mountain is the core of a volcano that was active about 10,000 years ago. A great variety of wildlife and vegetation can be found here. View more
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City of Rocks State Park The rock formations at the park are so unique that they are only known to exist in six other places in the world. View more
El Malpais National Monument The Malpais is a spectacular volcanic area partially formed as recently as 1,000 years ago. It features spatter cones, a 17 mile-long (27.4km) lava tube system and ice caves. View more
Tent Rocks National Monument Cone-shaped tent rock formations that are the products of explosive volcanic eruptions . View more
Valles Caldera National Preserve A 15 mile wide center of a million-year old collapsed Volcano. View more
White Sands National Monument This is part of the world's largest gypsum dunefield where glistening dunes rise 60 feet (18m) high and cover 275 square miles (443.5km). View more
Scenic Byways
New Mexico is home to 26 magnificent scenic byways. In fact, eight of the 126 America's Byways are right here in our state! The America's Byways Program is part of the US Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, and was established to help recognize, preserve, and enhance selected roads throughout the states. The US Secretary of Transportation recognizes these designated roads based on 1 or more intrinsic qualities - archaeological, cultural, historic, natural, recreational, or scenic.
New Mexico's Scenic Byways:
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Abo Pass Trail - The Abo Pass Trail is a unique route which showcases the natural beauty of the Salt Missions area.
Billy The Kid National Scenic Byway - Come celebrate the history of the Wild West on Billy the Kid Trail.
Corrales Road Scenic Byway - Travel Corrales Road, shaded by cottonwoods and offering breathtaking views.
Dry Cimarron Scenic Byway - A multi-state route traveling through Colorado, Oklahoma and New Mexico.
El Camino Real National Scenic Byway - Travel the Royal Highway of the Interior Land.
Enchanted Circle Scenic Byway - This winding route takes you through some of the most beautiful areas of North Central New Mexico.
Geronimo Trail National Scenic Byway - The Geronimo Trail National Scenic Byway road is a picturesque and unique drive.
Guadalupe Back Country Byway - The Guadalupe Back Country Byway provides a gateway for access to many recreational opportunities.
Jรฉmez Mountain Trail National Scenic Byway - Traveling this trail is a journey through time in a leisurely day trip that takes you past fantastic geologic formations.
La Frontera del Llano - Spend the day traveling through the grasslands and plains of New Mexico and experience the natural "Wild West".
Lake Valley Back Country Byway - Meandering drive on dirt roads takes you to ruins of 1880s mining town of Lake Valley.
Mesalands Scenic Byway - The very flat tops and steep rock walls of mesas are a unique feature of central New Mexico.
Narrow Gauge Scenic Byway - Visit the Narrow Gauge, known for its outstanding scenic, cultural, and historic qualities.
Native Heritage Trail - The Native Heritage Trail exposes visitors to exploration routes and world-famous archeological sites.
New Mexico Motorcycle Rides! - NMMR! is a New Mexico motorcycle touring information website, created to promote safe motorcycle ride adventures on the beautiful roads and byways of New Mexico.
Puye Cliffs Scenic Byway - Visit the best known landmark of the Santa Clara Pueblo.
Quebradas Back Country Byway - The Quebradas (kay-brah'-das) Back Country Byway crosses about 24 miles of rugged land colorful country east of Socorro.
Route 66 National Scenic Byway - Come travel the legendary Route 66 urban/rural byway.
Salt Missions Trail - Take a journey back in time and travel along the Salt Missions Trail.
Santa Fe National Forest Scenic Byway - Magnificent mountain scenery and cool summer temperatures lure vacationers to fish, hunt, camp, hike and backpack.
Santa Fe Trail National Scenic Byway - Explore the rich legacy of western expansion in Colorado and New Mexico.
Socorro Historical District Scenic Byway - The Socorro Scenic Byway winds through the Socorro Historical District.
Sunspot Scenic Byway - The majestic Sacramento Mountains offer the traveler spectacular views of the Tularosa Basin and White Sands National Monument.
The High Road to Taos - Through its art, landscapes, and history, the High Road to Taos will tell a story of its past and present.
Trail of the Mountain Spirits National Scenic Byway - The Trail of the Mountain Spirits National Scenic Byway beckons you to experience the beauties of southwestern New Mexico.
Turquoise Trail National Scenic Byway - Leave the freeway and venture onto the Turquoise Trail, the scenic route that links Albuquerque and Santa Fe.
Wild Rivers Back Country Byway - Cutting through the high plains of northern New Mexico, the Rio Grande flows through an 800 foot deep volcanic canyon.
Rio Grand River trips
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Acoma Puebla, alos known as "Sky city" Cabezon Peak Ship Rock Peak
Scuba Diving
Los Alamos
Wheeler Peak is the highest peak in the state of New Mexico in the United States, with an elevation of 13,161 feet (4,011 m). It is located in the northern part of the state, northeast of Taos. It lies in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, the southernmost subrange of the Rocky Mountains.
Whether backpacking or dayhiking, Wheeler Peak offers a spectacular outdoor experience. Big horn sheep are abundant but are wary of visitors. There are two main routes to the summit, the Bull-of-the-Woods Trail, and the Williams Lake Trail. The Bull-of-the-Woods trail (also called the Wheeler Peak Trail) is 16 miles round trip and is a well-marked class 1 trail, The Williams Lake trail to the summit is approximately seven miles round trip and is a steep class 2 trail, with the final 1000 ft being a rocky scree slope.
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