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Foreword

Road trips through the American West are among my absolute favorite adventures. The western states, and particularly Arizona and New Mexico, have some of the most dramatic open space in the country. The wild history, the spectacular geography, and the mythical ethos of this region just make you want to gas up the car and go. What a pleasure, then, to discover a book that not only captures the magic and mystique of the terrain, but also reveals how to best enjoy it. Rick Quinn’s infectious love of the open road and joy in driving make him an ideal narrator and travel companion.

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.

As a life-long avid road tripper, and the author of several travel books, I thought I knew everything about Tombstone, White Sands, the Indian Pueblos, and Sedona, not to mention many other sites in these areas. But Quinn has dug deep to uncover some wonderful and little-known stories that add color, depth, and intrigue to these destinations. And his descriptions of the roads linking these fascinating places take the book to new and impressive levels, capturing the energy and serendipity of a real road trip, with its many views and stops along the way. Reading Quinn’s book is like having a smart and funny guide sitting in the seat next to you, always ready to share the best directions, practical information, and local lore.

Sunbaked, vast, and mysterious, Arizona and New Mexico are the wonderlands of the American West. Now, even with limited time and even if you’ve driven through this territory before, you can enjoy these places in new and interesting ways. With this book riding shotgun, you’ll bring home many back-road memories and two-lane experiences that you might otherwise have driven right by.

I salute the spirit and accomplishment that Quinn has achieved in this fine book.

—Chris Epting

Chris Epting is an award-winning travel writer and author of 30 books including James Dean Died Here (Santa Monica Press) and Roadside Baseball (McGraw Hill).