RoadTrip America Arizona & New Mexico: 25 Scenic Side Trips
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Add fun, history, and jaw-dropping natural wonders to your southwestern road trip with RoadTrip America's Arizona and New Mexico: 25 Scenic Side Trips , each one beginning and ending at an Interstate highway and drivable within a day. Full-color maps and photographs illustrate easy-to-follow scenic routes through breathtaking landscapes and iconic towns in Arizona and New Mexico. Discover the surreal beauty of White Sands, watch the sun set over Monument Valley, or explore the subterranean marvels of Carlsbad Caverns. Find out why Jerome was «the Wickedest Town in the West» or walk in the footsteps of Wyatt Earp in Tombstone. Pamper yourself at a spa in Taos or soak up the vibes at an «energy vortex» in the red rocks of Sedona. With this brand-new, up-to-date guide as your companion, all this and much, much more will be yours to discover and enjoy—one extra day at a time! Stunning color imagery and photography throughout Easy-to read, full-color route maps with points of interest, mileage, and more Color-coded pages for easy identification of routes by geographic region Up-to-date insider tips for getting the most out of each route and staying safe Phone numbers, websites and visitor info for parks, attractions, and out-of-the-ordinary lodging & dining Researched and written by native Arizonan and adventure traveler Rick Quinn , whose road trips have taken him from Tierra del Fuego to Alaska and San Francisco to Washington D.C. Photographer, travel writer, and anthropologist, Quinn is an expert on the topography, history, and culture of the American southwest and how best to enjoy its wonders by automobile.
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For Quinn and Ollie, and all our children’s children
In this day and age, when many people wonder if books still have a chance against the Internet, Quinn has delivered definitive proof that a good travel book deserves a place in the navigator’s seat. The information presented here is compelling, multilayered, easy to navigate, and chock full of tips and details that will allow you to enjoy Arizona and New Mexico to their fullest. Quinn’s research is meticulous, the maps are beautifully drawn, and Quinn’s photography is simply wonderful. Paging through the book really makes you want to hit the road. Whether you have days to explore or only a few hours, these scenic routes will add unforgettable adventure to your Interstate journeys.
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Desert. You’ll see a lot of desert in Arizona and New Mexico. This is not friendly terrain. If you go out walking among the cacti, watch where you put your feet, and don’t touch anything! Not only are there rattlesnakes, there’s cholla (choy-ah), a common cactus with tiny barbed spines that attach and will not let go. And, please, don’t go off-roading in desert terrain. If there’s not already a road, don’t make a new one; these ecosystems are fragile.
Wildlife. You may encounter deer, elk, antelope, and other animals on the road, especially in forested areas. Give animals a wide berth; don’t approach them; don’t attempt to feed them. If you’re on foot, and you encounter a bear or a mountain lion, avoid eye contact and back away slowly; don’t kneel or crouch down, and never turn your back and run. If you are bitten by any creature larger than an insect, seek medical attention ASAP.
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