Scenic Driving New Mexico, 2nd (Scenic Driving Series) [Paperback]

Laurence Parent (Author)

Book Description

Series: Scenic Driving Series | Publication Date: March 1, 2005

With 30 carefully selected scenic drives, this book offers myriad ways to explore the Land of Enchantment. Pass through the foothills of the Sangre De Cristo Mountains, stop in the ghost town of Madrid, or gaze at the immense caves of Carlsbad Caverns National Park.

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From the Back Cover

Pack up the car and enjoy thirty-three drives through some of the most spectacular scenery in New Mexico, where the culture, terrain, and climate are as diverse as the Land of Enchantment itself. This indispensable highway companion maps out short trips for exploring the state's scenic byways and back roads. Join nature writer and photographer Laurence Parent on an adventure that takes you from the dunes at White Sands National Monument to the lush forests of the Sacramento Mountains to the rugged waters of the Pecos River.

Inside you'll find:
" Individual itineraries from 7 to 118 miles in length
" In-depth descriptions of drive highlights, including alpine villages, historic districts, ancient Indian dwellings, missions, and mining towns
" A route map for each drive
" Historical information and suggested side trips
" Tips on camping and fishing, travel services, and best driving seasons

About the Author

Laurence Parent is a freelance photographer and writer specializing in landscape, travel, and nature subjects. He has written 21 books, including seven FalconGuides. He lives in Wimberley, Texas.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Falcon; 2nd edition (March 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0762730315
• ISBN-13: 978-0762730315
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #870,321 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #65 in Books > Travel > United States > States > New Mexico

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25 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great descriptions and photos, crude maps, July 28, 2006

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J. M. Adamik "Southwest Explorer" (Dallas area -Texas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Scenic Driving New Mexico, 2nd (Scenic Driving Series) (Paperback)

Laurence Parent is a well-known photographer - his photos illustrating this book are superb (wish there were more) and his descriptions of these drives in New Mexico are great...the maps are crude but serviceable. They are better than the very rough ones in his Hiking New Mexico, though...I've driven almost all the routes described and got my money's worth many times over - the book is well-used and always with me on my New Mexico trips.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great driving guide, November 3, 2009

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Richard G. Williams (United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Scenic Driving New Mexico, 2nd (Scenic Driving Series) (Paperback)

I am so glad I received this book as a gift a few years ago. I have taken about 85% of the drives described and I never would have discovered many of these drives and I certainly would not have enjoyed them so much without this book. I give this book as a gift to friends now all the time. It is a great book and has all the appropriate details to appreciate sites and views along the way. Don't live in or near New Mexico or travel through New Mexico without this book if you like scenery and touring and also an occasional dirt road virtually to yourself.

0 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Dissapointing, June 27, 2009

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Charles E. Gell "Charlie" (Houston, TX USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Scenic Driving New Mexico, 2nd (Scenic Driving Series) (Paperback)

I brought several books with me to New Mexico and found this was virtually useless.