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 Pictorial Index: Trips made in Year 2002 |
This index page is a gateway to the many short travels we have undertaken since moving to Las Cruces, New Mexico. These travelogue pages were not compiled so much to inform others, as much as for our own recollection of the trips we have taken. We look forward to re-visiting our trips by viewing these pages often ... not only to enjoy the photo images but the background stories.
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Europe Discovery 2002 - part 2 
Romania, Hungary, + .......... [ October 14 - November 14, 2002 ] Join us on another European sojourn ... tour Transylvania of Romania, historic castles of Budapest (Hungary), Ireland & London 
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Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum 
Tucson, AZ .......... [ October 2, 2002 ] An "open air" museum, zoo, and botanic garden. Delightful to explre and learn about the Sonoran desert.
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Biosphere 2
Oracle, AZ .......... [ October 2, 2002 ] Earth is Biosphere 1 ... this is a research center simulating Earth for space travel. Educational and entertaining.
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Old Tucson Studios
Tucson, AZ .......... [ October 1, 2002 ] An Old West theme park that was used as a backdrop for old movies. Interesting but overrated.
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Sasco Ghost Town
Red Rock, AZ .......... [ October 1, 2002 ] Concrete monoliths are all that remain of this smelter. Visit the cemetery and the Hotel Rockland. Good trip.
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Holloman Air Show 2002
Holloman AFB, Alamogordo, NM .......... [ September 22, 2002 ] Revisit a spectacular ground and aerial display of the superior air power of the United States. See the F-117A Nighthawk stealth aircraft.
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Discovering Alaska
Princess Cruise & Land Tour .......... [ July 18 - August 2, 2002 ] Cruise the Alaskan Inner Passage & visit many ports. Tour Mt. McKinley & Denali National Park by helicopter. See wildlife.
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The American Horse
Ruidoso, NM .......... [ June 27, 2002 ] A brief history and pictorial of the American Horse as displayed at the Hubbard Museum of the American West
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Europe Discovery 2002
Austria, Czech Republic, Poland + .......... [ April 15 - May 23, 2002 ] Join us on another European sojourn ... discover more historic jewels as we travel to the major capitals of three countries.
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Big Bend National Park
Texas .......... [ April 5 - 7, 2002 ] As big as Texas, Big Bend is a hikers paradise. Remote but accessible, view the vistas, canyons and even visit Mexico.
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The Trail of Painted Ponies
New Mexico .......... [ February 7, 2002 ] A new breed of horse ... a state-wide art project depicting New Mexico's historic connection with the pony. Marvelous!
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Chaco Culture National Historic Park
New Mexico .......... [ January 27, 2002 ] Deep in a desert valley lies Chaco ... a sacred place to the Indians. Explore Pueblo Bonito from an overlook. Walk among the kivas.
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Mesa Verde National Park
Cortez, Colorado .......... [ January 25, 2002 ] Hidden under mesa cliffs, these "palaces" were homes to "basket weavers" turned "pottery makers". Tour a restored cliff dwelling.
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Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge RR
Durango, Colorado .......... [ January 23, 2002 ] Take a nostalgic ride deep into the mountains. View of the High Line gorge is breathtaking. Winter solitude at its best.
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Salmon Ruins and Aztec Ruins
Bloomfield - Aztec, New Mexico .......... [ January 21, 2002 ] Walk the Salmon homestead and see it's ruins. Enter the Great Kiva at Aztec - restored to its sacred glory.
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Kartchner Caverns State Park
Benson, AZ .......... [ January 13, 2002 ] Explore the newly discovered caverns that are "still alive". Small and intimate, moist and warm, a delight to visit.
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Sabino Canyon Tucson, AZ .......... [ January 12, 2002 ] Hike the Sabino Canyon from Bear Canyon to the aptly named "Seven Falls". A moderately strenuous hike.
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Mt. Lemmon, the Sky Island Tucson, AZ .......... [ January 12, 2002 ] Drive the Sky Island Scenic Byway up to Mt. Lemmon. View majestic vistas and geologic formations.
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Kentucky Camp Ghost Town Sonoita, AZ .......... [ January 11, 2002 ] Off the beaten path, a gold mining town undergoing restoration. Isolated but worth the drive.
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Bisbee Ghost Town Bisbee, AZ .......... [ January 12, 2002 ] Technically not a ghost town. Old but vibrant. A walking-tour kind of town. Take the Queen mine tour.
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Tombstone Ghost Town Tombstone, AZ .......... [ January 11, 2002 ] Overly hyped, but still there are enough historic remnants to make this visit worthwhile. See Boot Hill.
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Gleeson Ghost Town Gleeson, AZ .......... [ January 11, 2002 ] Although mostly on private property enough may be seen from the road to enjoy the remnants.
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Courtland Ghost Town Courtland, AZ .......... [ January 11, 2002 ] Not much left but a few foundations, the jail and store. Isolated but worth walking about.
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Pearce Ghost Town Pearce, AZ .......... [ January 11, 2002 ] The main attraction is the Mercantile Store still standing. Mostly deserted but picturesque.
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Steins Railroad Ghost Town Steins, NM .......... [ January 11, 2002 ] Wonderfully preserved abandoned railroad town. Many building and artifacts. Off the Interstate.
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