Scenic Driving New Mexico - Exploring the State''s Most Spectacular Back Roads

Informationen zum Autor Laurence Parent is a freelance photographer and writer specializing in landscape, travel, and nature subjects. He has written 21 books, including seven FalconGuides. He lives in Wimberley, Texas. Klappentext 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 Monument 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 driveIn-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

Product details

• Authors: Laurence Parent, Parent Laurence
• Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.12.2018
• EAN: 9781493036035
• ISBN: 978-1-4930-3603-5
• No. of pages: 224
• Series: Scenic Driving; Scenic Driving
• Subjects: Travel > Travel guides > North and Central America; USA, TRAVEL / United States / General, Travel & holiday, United States of America, USA, Travel and holiday, Western & Pacific Coast states, US West: Mountain States