Jemez Mountains
Containing many natural attractions; hot springs
and pools safe for bathing, large expanses of virtually
untouched forest wilderness, and waterfalls, the
Jemez Mountains are perfect way to enjoy the Northern
New Mexico Landscape.
www.americansouthwest.net
(Jemez)
(505) 672 3861 x 517
Bandelier National Park
To the east of the Jemez Mountains lies Bandelier
National Park. This park is alive with mountains
reaching 10,000 feet, acres of prestine backcountry,
and ancient Southwestern ruins. Experience plentiful
colorful wildlife along the Rio Grande valley on
one of Bandelier's trails or journey to Frijoles
Canyon full of natural spaces- created by volcanic
rock deposits thousands of years ago.
www.americansouthwest.net
(Frijoles Canyon)
www.americansouthwest.net
(Bandelier)
(505) 672 3861 x 517
Ghost Ranch
Known to the locals as "Rancho de Brujos,"
the name Ghost Ranch derivded from rumors of ghosts
and legends of local hangings. The Ghost Ranch has
two museums- The Florence Hawley Ellis Museum of
Anthropology and the Ruth Hall Museum of Paleontology.
Browse the Trading Post or enjoy a hike full of
scenic beauty.
www.ghostranch.org
Ghost Ranch Abiquiu
(877) 804 4678
(505) 685 4333
Chaco Canyon & Chaco Culture National Park
Chaco Culture National Historical Park preserves
one of America's most significant and fascinating
cultural and historic areas. The Chacoan cultural
sites represent a significant part of America's
cultural heritage. The sites are part of the sacred
homeland of Pueblo Indian peoples of New Mexico,
the Hopi Indians of Arizona, and the Navajo Indians
of the Southwest.
www.learner.org
www.nps.gov/chcu
(505) 786 7014
Santa Fe Ski Basin
The Santa Fe National Forest is one of the five
National Forests in New Mexico. Some of the finest
mountain scenery in the Southwest is found in the
1.6 million acres covered by the Santa Fe National
Forest. Elevations rise from 5,300 to 13,103 feet
at the summit of Truchas Peak, located within the
Pecos Wilderness.
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