Silver City

Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Fort Bayard

1863 U.S. Infantry post, once housed Buffalo Soldiers. Original officers' quarters still in use.

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Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

Fort Bayard Wildlife Refuge

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Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

Gila River Management Area, Riparian Area

Many bird species. North of Cliff along confluence of Mogollon Creek and Gila River.

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Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument

13th-century cliff-dwelling ruins. * RVs, trailers, large vehicles take NM-152 east of Silver City 21…

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Keep it easy.

The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

Faywood Hot Springs

Public/private mineral pools, massage, cabins, tent/RV camping, day use.

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Take less, experience more.

What you carry matters less than what you notice.

Bear Canyon Reservoir

Fishing, recreational facilities.

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Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

Kneeling Nun

Monolith resembles praying nun.

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Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

Bill Evans Lake

Fishing, primitive camping.

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Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

Hearst Church

Built with Hearst money in 1898, now museum/art gallery.

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