Overview

A photographic guide laced with insider knowledge to one of Northern New Mexico's most spectacular scenic byways. The Enchanted Circle is an 83-mile loop through mountains, mesa, valleys, and a national forest, beginning from Taos to Red River, Eagle Nest, Angel Fire, and then back. A National Forest Scenic Byway, the route brings together the wonders of nature and the area's rich history to create one of the country's most unique and varied landscapes, perfect for drives, hikes, camping, fishing, and much more. This book contains beautifully rendered photographs of the Enchanted Circle's most breathtaking sights as well as the best things to do and places to see along the popular route. Visitors could look forward to discovering historic sites, markets, mines, and villages; enjoying the regional cuisine; shopping; rafting; skiing; and more.

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Author:   Mark D. Williams ,  Amy Becker Williams
Publisher:   Graphic Arts Books
Imprint:   Graphic Arts Books
Dimensions:   Width: 17.70cm , Height: 1.60cm , Length: 12.70cm
Weight:   0.317kg
ISBN:  

9781513261287

ISBN 10:   1513261282
Pages:   244
Publication Date:   02 October 2018
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock  
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Table of Contents

Introduction HIGH ROAD TO TAOS 1. Journey to El Santuario de Chimayo 2. Visit the San Jose de Gracia Church 3. Step into history at San Francisco de Asis LOW ROAD TO TAOS 4. Taste wine at local wineries 5. White-water raft in Pilar 6. Sightsee at the Taos Junction Bridge 7. Hike at the Taos Valley Overlook FROM TAOS TO QUESTA Taos 8. Tour the Hacienda de los Martinez 9. Walk Ledoux Street 10. Explore Taos Plaza and Taos Downtown Historic District 11. Shop at the Farmers Market 12. View the Kit Carson House and Museum 13. Dine at the Historic Taos Inn and Adobe Bar 14. Visit the Governor Bent House and Museum 15. Picnic in the Kit Carson Park and Historic Cemetery 16. View art at the Fechin House 17. Get inspired at the Mabel Dodge Luhan House 18. Visit the Taos Pueblo 19. Win big at Taos Mountain Casino 20. Tour the Millicent Rogers Museum 21. Relax at Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Spa (side trip) 22. Marvel at the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge (High Bridge) 23. Whitewater River Raft down the Rio Grande 24. See Earthships at the Earthship Biotecture World Headquarters and Visitor Center 25. Soak in Manby and Black Rock Hot Springs 26. Explore Arroyo Seco (side trip) 27. Fish the Rio Hondo 28. Travel to the John Dunn Bridge 29. Hike to Williams Lake 30. Ski and snowboard at Taos Ski Valley (side trip) 31. Visit the D.H. Lawrence Ranch 32. Fish the Red River Fish Hatchery FROM QUESTA TO RED RIVER Questa 33. Visit St. Anthony's Church 34. Fish Eagle Rock Lake 35. Hike at the Wild Rivers Recreation Area at Rio Grande Del Norte Monument (side trip) 36. Fish at Valle Vidal (side trip) FROM RED RIVER TO EAGLE NEST Red River 37. Stroll down Main Street 38. Explore Red River Ski Area 39. Fish Red River 40. Snowshoe at the Enchanted Forest Cross Country Ski and Snowshoe Area 41. Wander in ghost town Elizabethtown FROM EAGLE NEST TO ANGEL FIRE Eagle Nest 42. Boat around Eagle Nest Lake 43. Discover the Old West in Cimarron (side trip) FROM ANGEL FIRE TO TAOS Angel Fire 44. Visit the Vietnam Veterans Memorial State Park 45. Ski at the Angel Fire Resort 46. Ride the summer gondola at the Resort 47. Hit the trails at Angel Fire Bike Park 48. Travel the Palo Flechado Pass 49. Vacation at the Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort (side trip) 50. Explore Las Vegas (side trip) Index

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Mark D. Williams is a teacher and writer, prolific author, and has written hundreds of articles for magazines and newspapers, including Texas Sporting Journal, Backpacker, Dallas Morning News, Southwest Fly Fishing, ESPN, and more. Williams lives in Texas and has traveled the world, but he finds himself gravitating more and more toward New Mexico, where he has a second home in Taos. He spends much of the year there writing. Mark D. Williams is a teacher and writer, prolific author, and has written hundreds of articles for magazines and newspapers, including Texas Sporting Journal, Backpacker, Dallas Morning News, Southwest Fly Fishing, ESPN, and more. Williams lives in Texas and has traveled the world, but he finds himself gravitating more and more toward New Mexico, where he has a second home in Taos. He spends much of the year there writing. Amy Becker Williams is a writer, photographer, and teacher. She has published two books, and her work can also be found in the Amarillo Globe News, New Mexico Outdoors, Rocky Mountain Game and Fish, Examiner.com, and more. She has homes in Texas and New Mexico. Amy Becker Williams is a writer, photographer, and teacher. She has published two books, and her work can also be found in the Amarillo Globe News, New Mexico Outdoors, Rocky Mountain Game and Fish, Examiner.com, and more. She has homes in Texas and New Mexico.

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