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Maps & GuidesNew Mexico is rich with multi-cultural heritage. It's geography is also more diverse than expected. With 32 State Parks, 7 National Forests and 3 National Parks, there is no vast desert to traverse. The tail-end of the Rockies brings volcanoes, canyons, rivers, and spectacularly long, wide, views to enjoy it all!
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Explore Three Cultures and Their History Together
National Parks & Rec, National Forests, Monuments and Ancient RuinsThe National Forest and the National Parks Service have considerable land holdings in New Mexico and along historic Route 66. They include hiking trails, campgrounds, monuments, picnic areas, and scenic roadways. THE PARK SERVICE, in particular, maintains a fascinating Website that includes information such as maps, guides, brochures and fee schedules. The Federal Highway Administration maintains a Web Site for Federal Scenic Byways. It can be reached at www.byways.org.
Coronado State Monument El Malpais National Monument Pecos National Historical Monument Petroglyph National Monument |
Route 66 maps & itineraries The National Parks Service has a wonderful resource HERE. You can plan your route in segments from Chicago to Santa Monica, or just take it all in!
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Links to NM Tribal Organizations Trading posts and way stations were a common site along the Route 66 corridor.
Today, there are 23 Indian tribes located in New Mexico, 19 Pueblo, 3 Apache tribes (Fort Sill Apache Tribe, The Jicarilla Apache Nation, The Mescalero Apache Tribe) and the Navajo Nation. Each Tribe is it's own sovereign nation, with it's own government, life-ways, traditions and culture. All welcome visitors, please remember to check ahead of your visit, as some close for religious celebrations or other cultural observations. Be aware that you are visiting sovereign nations and respect their native traditions and the rules that govern their land. |
