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Magdalena

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Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

Magdalena Stock Driveway / Shipping Pens

At end of longest "hoof highway" in New Mexico. Used from as far away as Springerville, Arizona; closed when the AT&SF Railroad ceased in 1971.

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Attractions

Things to Do in Magdalena

Find your way.

There's no single right route, just the one that fits you.

Cibola National Forest Magdalena Ranger District

Maps for hiking/campgrounds.

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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

Bear Trap Canyon Campgrounds

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Take the long way.

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

Historic Buildings

Bank, commercial building, store, house, hotel and more.

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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

Springtime Picnic Area

In Cibola National Forest, just south of Apache Kid Wilderness near FR-255

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Take the long way.

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

Lady on the Mountain

Natural rock formation resembles profile of Mary of Magdalene on side of Magdalena Mountain.

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The road is the experience.

Getting there is often the point, not just the outcome.

VLA National Radio Astronomy Observatory

World's largest radio-telescope array. Self-guided tours 8:30 a.m. to dusk. On Plains of San Agustin.…

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Keep it easy.

The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

Apache Kid Wilderness Area

In San Mateo Mountains.

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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

Box Car Museum

Local history, artifats of Wild West, mining, cattle drives, circa 1885-1930.

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