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« Mimbres » These links will open in a new browser window on your desktop. When you're finished surfing, close the window to return to this page. | ||
  Two articles from Southern New Mexico Online are pertinent to the town of Mimbres in that they discuss the Mimbres Valley at large - which includes such features along the Geronimo Trail as City of Rocks, Mimbres, Forest Development Road 150, Lake Roberts, Gila Hot Springs, and the Gila Cliff Dwellings. Check out "Mimbres Valley/Lake Roberts/Gila Hot Springs - Trail of the Mountain Spirits" and "I could live here." Remember that "ghost town" doesn't necessarily mean "uninhabited." Respect the residents in these little communities while you enjoy the area's history and scenery. Please have a look at these Ghost Town Guidelines from New Mexico Ghost Towns... and Other Little-Known Places. Enjoy the nature, history, and culture of southwest New Mexico - but don't disturb the natural, historical, and cultural sites. Do not remove, destroy, or deface anything on any site; strict laws protect artifacts on State, Federal, Indian, and private lands. Buying, selling, trading, or transporting these stolen items is also illegal. Please report looting and vandalism to federal land management authorities or the local sheriff. Hide all traces of your travels as the Apache hid their passing so these wildlands may remain unspoiled, the historical sites may remain true to their history, and the developed sites may remain clean and pleasant. Thank you. | ||
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| « The Gila National Forest » These links will open in a new browser window on your desktop. When you're finished surfing, close the window to return to this page. | ||
 The terrific Gila National Forest website from the Southwestern Region of the USDA Forest Service. Much info in a very appealing presentation. "The Gila's beauty is in its diversity of rugged mountains, deep canyons, meadows, and semi-desert country. Elevations range from 4,200 to 10,900 feet and cover four of the six life zones. Flora and fauna are diverse. Ocotillo and cactus are found in the lower elevations, and juniper, pine, aspen, and spruce-fir forests are plentiful in the high mountains. Wildlife such as the black bear, mountain lion, elk, deer, antelope, bighorn sheep, and wild turkey inhabit the forest while the bald eagle, peregrine falcon, and the red-tailed hawk soar in the wind." An attractive page about the Gila National Forest with several enlightening internal links comes from GORP - Great Outdoor Recreation Pages (with unspoken apologies to Grain-Oats-Raisins-Peanuts). "The adventurous traveler will find in the Gila National Forest 3.3 million beautiful, rugged acres, and more wilderness than in any other national forest in the Southwest. If an outdoor lover seeks solitude, remote Gila offers it in abundance, for the Forest is relatively untouched by modern humans and their activities. At the same time, those seeking an active vacation will delight in the Forest's year-round recreational opportunities. The magnificent mountain scenery and cool summer temperatures lure visitors to enjoy..." Another nice exposition is given by National Parks of The Southwest - a website with the somewhat unusual premise of being dedicated to national parks in the southwestern USA, southwestern Canada, and southwestern UK. "Covering large tracts of forested mountainous country in Southwestern New Mexico, the Gila National Forest contains many recreation friendly areas, Indian and mining history and dramatic and isolated wilderness." The Continental Divide (so called because rivers on the west side of it flow west, and rivers on the east side of it flow east) runs through the Gila National Forest. There's a 3,100-mile hiking trail that runs the length of this Divide, running through Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, Colorado and New Mexico. These pages are brought to you by Hooked On the Outdoors. For a more human-interest/historical perspective, Southern New Mexico Online has a couple dozen articles about the Gila National Forest and the Gila Wilderness, with topics ranging from wildflowers to mountain men. Want photos? This multitude of shots were taken during the Gila Road Race 99 - a bicycling event, so naturally there's bicycles in every shot (except one). Ah, but they're in front of scenery! Pics hosted by GilaWilderness.com. For more info about the bicycle thing, check out the Tour of the Gila website. Enjoy the nature, history, and culture of southwest New Mexico - but don't disturb the natural, historical, and cultural sites. Do not remove, destroy, or deface anything on any site; strict laws protect artifacts on State, Federal, Indian, and private lands. Buying, selling, trading, or transporting these stolen items is also illegal. Please report looting and vandalism to federal land management authorities or the local sheriff. Hide all traces of your travels as the Apache hid their passing so these wildlands may remain unspoiled, the historical sites may remain true to their history, and the developed sites may remain clean and pleasant. Thank you. | ||
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| « The Gila Wilderness Area » These links will open in a new browser window on your desktop. When you're finished surfing, close the window to return to this page. | ||
 This seven-part article about the Gila Wilderness from Onroute is a must-read. Includes an Introduction, and information on Geology, Native Inhabitants, Enjoying the Gila Wilderness, Day and Backcountry Hikes, Nearby Attractions and How to Get There, Facilities, Camping. A page about two adjacent wilderness areas - the Gila Wilderness and the Aldo Leopold Wilderness - from the Southwestern Region of the USDA Forest Service. "National Wilderness areas are set aside for primitive forms of recreation, without the assistance of motorized vehicles or mechanized equipment, allowing for an opportunity to step back in time and experience wild lands in a way similar to days gone by." Also see their page for the Wilderness Ranger District. Nine stunning photos of the Gila Wilderness by Steve Goldberg, courtesy Silver Web. Southern New Mexico Online has a whole collection of articles about the Gila Wilderness and Gila National Forest, ranging from hiking and horseback riding to photography and firespotting. Enjoy the nature, history, and culture of southwest New Mexico - but don't disturb the natural, historical, and cultural sites. Do not remove, destroy, or deface anything on any site; strict laws protect artifacts on State, Federal, Indian, and private lands. Buying, selling, trading, or transporting these stolen items is also illegal. Please report looting and vandalism to federal land management authorities or the local sheriff. Hide all traces of your travels as the Apache hid their passing so these wildlands may remain unspoiled, the historical sites may remain true to their history, and the developed sites may remain clean and pleasant. Thank you. | ||
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| « Lake Roberts » These links will open in a new browser window on your desktop. When you're finished surfing, close the window to return to this page. | ||
 Facts in brief from Onroute. The Wilderness Ranger District of the Southwestern Region of the USDA Forest Service has a photo of Lake Roberts and some information. Once again, Southern New Mexico Online answers the call with two articles about Lake Roberts and evirons: "Beating the Winter Blahs - the Lake Roberts Way" and "I'd Rather Stay Home Today." Enjoy the nature, history, and culture of southwest New Mexico - but don't disturb the natural, historical, and cultural sites. Do not remove, destroy, or deface anything on any site; strict laws protect artifacts on State, Federal, Indian, and private lands. Buying, selling, trading, or transporting these stolen items is also illegal. Please report looting and vandalism to federal land management authorities or the local sheriff. Hide all traces of your travels as the Apache hid their passing so these wildlands may remain unspoiled, the historical sites may remain true to their history, and the developed sites may remain clean and pleasant. Thank you. | ||
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| « Gila Hot Springs » These links will open in a new browser window on your desktop. When you're finished surfing, close the window to return to this page. | ||
 Gila Hot Springs is mentioned in passing on this page from Onroute: "A small army camp was established in the late 1800s, where the village of Gila Hot Springs now sits, to guard the settlers from the dreaded Apache." Similarly, an article about the Mimbres Valley from Southern New Mexico Online touches on the topic: "Scattered through out the canyons is the old ranching community of Gila Hot Springs, settled in the 1880s by the Hills brothers. In 1929 Doc Campbell relocated to the area and built Doc Campbell's Post in 1963. Currently it is also a residential, small business, and recreation area." Remember that "ghost town" doesn't necessarily mean "uninhabited." Respect the residents in these little communities while you enjoy the area's history and scenery. Please have a look at these Ghost Town Guidelines from New Mexico Ghost Towns... and Other Little-Known Places. Enjoy the nature, history, and culture of southwest New Mexico - but don't disturb the natural, historical, and cultural sites. Do not remove, destroy, or deface anything on any site; strict laws protect artifacts on State, Federal, Indian, and private lands. Buying, selling, trading, or transporting these stolen items is also illegal. Please report looting and vandalism to federal land management authorities or the local sheriff. Hide all traces of your travels as the Apache hid their passing so these wildlands may remain unspoiled, the historical sites may remain true to their history, and the developed sites may remain clean and pleasant. Thank you. | ||
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| « The Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument » These links will open in a new browser window on your desktop. When you're finished surfing, close the window to return to this page. | ||
 The National Park Service webpage about the Gila Cliff Dwellings. One nice photo, two decent paragraphs, good-looking layout. Links to info about Travel Basics, Activities, Facilities, Fees/Permits. More information is given on this page from Old West Country. Most of the work on this page from Southwest-USA is done by two large photos. Now, with your appetite for photos whetted, have a look at Mary Saxton's Portfolio of the Gila Cliff Dwellings National Park - both pages - for 30 shots... some real beauties among them. And of course - of course! - Southern New Mexico Online has an article about the Cliff Dwellings. Listen to the Silent Roar of History: "Cliff dwellings. What an unremarkable phrase for such a remarkable feat. An entire village carved out of solid rock. Carved not with the bulldozers and explosives that we so casually use today to gouge mortal wounds into Mother Earth, but with primitive tools and back-breaking labor. Carved not to pillage or destroy but to settle into Earth's protective bosom as children settle into their mothers' laps." The Ghost Town Guidelines from New Mexico Ghost Towns... and Other Little-Known Places are perhaps more applicable in this category than any other. Have a look if you haven't already. If you have already, then have a second look. Enjoy the nature, history, and culture of southwest New Mexico - but don't disturb the natural, historical, and cultural sites. Do not remove, destroy, or deface anything on any site; strict laws protect artifacts on State, Federal, Indian, and private lands. Buying, selling, trading, or transporting these stolen items is also illegal. Please report looting and vandalism to federal land management authorities or the local sheriff. Hide all traces of your travels as the Apache hid their passing so these wildlands may remain unspoiled, the historical sites may remain true to their history, and the developed sites may remain clean and pleasant. Thank you. | ||
Go to: « The Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument » | ||
| « The Aldo Leopold Wilderness Area » These links will open in a new browser window on your desktop. When you're finished surfing, close the window to return to this page. | ||
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A page about two adjacent wilderness areas - the Gila Wilderness and the Aldo Leopold Wilderness - from the Southwestern Region of the USDA Forest Service. "National Wilderness areas are set aside for primitive forms of recreation, without the assistance of motorized vehicles or mechanized equipment, allowing for an opportunity to step back in time and experience wild lands in a way similar to days gone by." Also see their page for the Wilderness Ranger District. GORP - Great Outdoor Recreation Pages - weighs in with a succinct-but-glowing description. Excerpted: "The deep canyons and precipitous timbered ridges typical of this area extend to the east, south, and west and support a natural blending of resources making the area outstanding as a wilderness." Enjoy the nature, history, and culture of southwest New Mexico - but don't disturb the natural, historical, and cultural sites. Do not remove, destroy, or deface anything on any site; strict laws protect artifacts on State, Federal, Indian, and private lands. Buying, selling, trading, or transporting these stolen items is also illegal. Please report looting and vandalism to federal land management authorities or the local sheriff. Hide all traces of your travels as the Apache hid their passing so these wildlands may remain unspoiled, the historical sites may remain true to their history, and the developed sites may remain clean and pleasant. Thank you. | ||
Go to: « The Gila National Forest » « Forest Development Road 150 » | ||
| « Wall Lake » These links will open in a new browser window on your desktop. When you're finished surfing, close the window to return to this page. | ||
 Enjoy the nature, history, and culture of southwest New Mexico - but don't disturb the natural, historical, and cultural sites. Do not remove, destroy, or deface anything on any site; strict laws protect artifacts on State, Federal, Indian, and private lands. Buying, selling, trading, or transporting these stolen items is also illegal. Please report looting and vandalism to federal land management authorities or the local sheriff. Hide all traces of your travels as the Apache hid their passing so these wildlands may remain unspoiled, the historical sites may remain true to their history, and the developed sites may remain clean and pleasant. Thank you. | ||
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| « The Beaverhead Work Center » These links will open in a new browser window on your desktop. When you're finished surfing, close the window to return to this page. | ||
 National Scenic Byways Online provides some information about the Beaverhead Work Center. Follow the link to their home site and navigate to the Geronimo Trail pages. "The valley is large open grassland where cattle, elk, deer and other wildlife graze." Enjoy the nature, history, and culture of southwest New Mexico - but don't disturb the natural, historical, and cultural sites. Do not remove, destroy, or deface anything on any site; strict laws protect artifacts on State, Federal, Indian, and private lands. Buying, selling, trading, or transporting these stolen items is also illegal. Please report looting and vandalism to federal land management authorities or the local sheriff. Hide all traces of your travels as the Apache hid their passing so these wildlands may remain unspoiled, the historical sites may remain true to their history, and the developed sites may remain clean and pleasant. Thank you. | ||
Go to: « The Beaverhead Work Center » | ||
|Exposition:« About Geronimo Trail Scenic Byway » « The History of The Area and Its Early Inhabitants » « Geronimo » « Festivals » |Zone 1 South:« Truth or Consequences » « Williamsburg » « Las Palomas » « Caballo » « Caballo Lake » « Percha Dam » |Zone 2:« Hillsboro » « Lake Valley » « Kingston » « Gila National Forest » « Black Range Mountains » « City of Rocks » « Santa Rita » « San Lorenzo » |Zone 3:« Mimbres » « Gila National Forest » « Gila Wilderness » « Lake Roberts » « Gila Hot Springs » « Gila Cliff Dwellings » « Aldo Leopold Wilderness » « Wall Lake » « Beaverhead Work Center »| |Zone 4:« Winston » « Chloride » « Cuchillo » « Placita » « Monticello » |Zone 1 North:« Elephant Butte » « Elephant Butte Lake State Park » « Engle » |Beyond: « Greater Southern New Mexico » « Greater New Mexico » | ||
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