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Cerrillos Hills State Park
37 Main StreetPO Box 460
Cerrillos, NM 87010
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1-888-NMPARKS or (505) 474-0196
Hike, bike or horseback ride scenic trails. Visit historic mine pits. Programs offered year-round.
Tags: Cerrillos, Entertainment/Recreation, Biking, For Kids, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Outdoor, Picnic
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Cibola National Forest & Visitor Center
11776 South Highway 337Tijeras, NM 87059
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(505) 281-3304
A welcome center to help make the most of your travels. Complete with maps, area information, restrooms, travel & road conditions.
Tags: Tijeras, Entertainment/Recreation, Gift Shops, Museums, Biking, Camping, Educational, For Kids, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Outdoor, Picnic, Shopping, Skiing
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Sandia Peak Summer Chairlift
Highway 536Sandia Park, NM 87048
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(505) 242-9052
Enter Cibola National Forest and take a scenic chairlift ride gliding over the lush forest below. The more adventurous can take their own mountain bikes (or rent one) up the chairlift and ride down over 15 miles of trails. Enjoy specialties at the outdoor grill. Weekends & holidays, Open Memorial Day thru Labor Day.
Tags: Sandia Park, Entertainment/Recreation, Restaurants, Biking, Eating/Drinking, For Kids, Hiking, Outdoor, Picnic
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Santa Fe Western Adventures
68 Bonanza Creek RoadSanta Fe, NM 87508
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(505) 473-9384
Leisurely, comfortable horseback, stagecoach, haywagon rides & more on family ranch at Lone Butte. Courteous & friendly staff!
Tags: San Marcos/Lone Butte, Entertainment/Recreation, For Kids, Horseback Riding, Outdoor, Picnic
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Ortiz Mountains Educational Preserve summer schedule
May 11-September 28, 2013Summer hiking in the Ortiz Mountains Educational Preserve is docent led. Tours by RSVP only. Make your reservation through the Santa Fe Botanical Garden website.
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National Scenic Byway
On June 15, 2000 the Turquoise Trail received designation as a National Scenic Byway from the The National Scenic Byways Program after completing a comprehensive corridor management plan.The plan is available for review here »