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Exploring the Wild, Wild West

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Silver City and the Gila Wilderness area offer a little bit of everything, but if you are interested in the pioneering days of the old Southwest you’ll want to visit the well-preserved mining town of Silver City. The area also boasts the work of local artisans, ancient cliff dwellings, and great hikes, biking trails and even horseback riding through the Gila Wilderness.

Base yourself in Las Vegas which was once the largest city in the state located along the historic Santa Fe Trail. It doesn’t take much to visualize the covered wagons that once road into town along this trade route that originated in St. Louis, Missouri. Visit Fort Union which was the largest military installation in the Southwest during the late 1800’s. This area was also the headquarters of Teddy Roosevelt’s Rough Riders. If you’re going to visit this fascinating area filled with the lingering spirits of outlaws and gun slingers, but sure and bring your cowboy boots!

The Billy Kid National Scenic Byway located is an 84-mile stretch that really takes you back to the times of the Wild, Wild West. Check out a historic fort, ride a stagecoach of pan for gold to get the most of your pioneer experience. It is also a great area for bird watching, hiking, camping, mountain biking and even snow skiing in the winter time.

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