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Go a little further.

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

Springtime Picnic Area

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

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Attractions

Things to Do in Magdalena

Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

Lady on the Mountain

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

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Go where you feel alive.

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

Apache Kid Wilderness Area

In San Mateo Mountains.

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Keep it easy.

The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

Box Car Museum

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

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Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

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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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

Magdalena Stock Driveway / Shipping Pens

At end of longest "hoof highway" in New Mexico. Used from as far away as…

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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

Cibola National Forest Magdalena Ranger District

Maps for hiking/campgrounds.

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Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

Bear Trap Canyon Campgrounds

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Take less, experience more.

What you carry matters less than what you notice.

Historic Buildings

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

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Outdoors

Nearby Lakes & Parks

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