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Leave room for the unexpected.

The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.

McNees Crossing

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

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Things to Do in Clayton

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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Let the road decide.

Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.

Eklund Dining Room / Saloon

Hotel built 1892-1902. Wild West photos.

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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

Black Jack Ketchum’s Grave

Train robber hanged in Clayton in 1901.

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Take the long way.

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

Herzstein Memorial Museum

Homestead memorabilia, art collection.

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Keep it easy.

The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

Dry Cimarron Scenic Byway

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

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A place to slow down.

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

Clayton Golf Club

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

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Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

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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