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Clayton

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Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

Clayton Lake State Park

Fishing, picnicking, hiking, camping, dinosaur tracks.

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Things to Do in Clayton

Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Eklund Dining Room / Saloon

Hotel built 1892-1902. Wild West photos.

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Go where you feel alive.

Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.

McNees Crossing

Santa Fe Trail site named for trader killed there in 1828. Nearby SFT Ruts.

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Herzstein Memorial Museum

Homestead memorabilia, art collection.

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Start early. Stay late.

The edges of the day tend to hold the best experiences.

Black Jack Ketchum’s Grave

Train robber hanged in Clayton in 1901.

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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

Clayton Golf Club

Course Access: PublicHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes

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A place to slow down.

Not every stop needs to be busy to be worth your time.

Dry Cimarron Scenic Byway

Take NM 406 north to NM 456, 40 miles north of Clayton.

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Go a little further.

The next turn is often where things start to get interesting.

Kiowa and Rita Blanca National Grasslands

Grasslands for outdoor recreation, range, watershed, fish, wildlife. Santa Fe Trail hiking, 2 miles of…

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