Scenic Driving New Mexico: Exploring the State's Most Spectacular Back Roads, Fourth Edition - Softcover

Laurence Parent

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1493036033 ISBN 13: 9781493036035

Publisher: Globe Pequot, 2021

Synopsis

With over 30 carefully selected scenic drives, this book offers myriad ways to explore the Land of Enchantment. Pass through the foothills of the Sangre De Cristo Mountains, stop in the ghost town of Madrid, or gaze at the immense caves of Carlsbad Caverns National Park.

About this title

About the Author

Laurence Parent is a freelance photographer and writer specializing in landscape, travel, and nature subjects. He has written twenty-one books, including seven FalconGuides. He lives in Wimberley, Texas.

From the Back Cover

Pack up the car and enjoy thirty-five drives through some of the most spectacular scenery in New Mexico, where the culture, terrain, and climate are as diverse as the Land of Enchantment itself. This indispensable highway companion maps out short trips for exploring the state's scenic byways and back roads. Join nature writer and photographer Laurence Parent on an adventure that takes you from the dunes at White Sands National Park to the lush forests of the Sacramento Mountains to the rugged waters of the Pecos River. Inside you'll find: Itineraries from under 10 to more than 100 miles A route map for each drive In-depth descriptions of drive highlights--including alpine villages, historic districts, ancient Indian dwellings, missions, and mining towns Historical information and suggested side trips Tips on camping and fishing, travel services, and best driving seasons

Edition details

• Publisher: Globe Pequot
• Publication date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1493036033
• ISBN 13: 9781493036035
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 224