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The Best Attractions In Pecos

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El Santuario de Chimayo
Bandelier National Monument
Blue Hole
Bradbury Science Museum
Glorietta Battlefield
San Francisco de Assisi Mission Church
Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument
Pecos National Historical Park
Pecos is a village in San Miguel County, New Mexico, United States. The population was 1,441 at the 2000 census, growing much faster than in other parts of San Miguel County, partly because Pecos is within commuting distance of Santa Fe. The village is built along the Pecos River, which flows from the north out of the Santa Fe National Forest. Notable locations nearby include Pecos National Historical Park, Glorieta Pass, Pecos Benedictine Monastery, and Lisboa Springs Trout Hatchery. It is also an entry point for hunting, fishing, hiking and camping in the Pecos Wilderness. The closest metropolitan area is the Santa Fe metropolitan area, approximately...
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  • 1. Bandelier National Monument Los Alamos
    Bandelier National Monument is a 33,677-acre United States National Monument near Los Alamos in Sandoval and Los Alamos Counties, New Mexico. The monument preserves the homes and territory of the Ancestral Puebloans of a later era in the Southwest. Most of the pueblo structures date to two eras, dating between 1150 and 1600 AD. The Monument is 50 square miles of the Pajarito Plateau, on the slopes of the Jemez Volcanic field in the Jemez Mountains. Over 70% of the Monument is wilderness, with over one mile elevation change, from about 5,000 feet along the Rio Grande to over 10,000 feet at the peak of Cerro Grande on the rim of the Valles Caldera, providing for a wide range of life zones and wildlife habitats. There are three miles of road, and more than 70 miles of hiking trails. The Monum...
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  • 2. Bradbury Science Museum Los Alamos
    Norris Edwin Bradbury , was an American physicist who served as Director of the Los Alamos National Laboratory for 25 years from 1945 to 1970. He succeeded Robert Oppenheimer, who personally chose Bradbury for the position of director after working closely with him on the Manhattan Project during World War II. Bradbury was in charge of the final assembly of the Gadget, detonated in July 1945 for the Trinity test. Bradbury took charge at Los Alamos at a difficult time. Staff were leaving in droves, living conditions were poor and there was a possibility that the laboratory would close. He managed to persuade enough staff to stay, and got the University of California to renew the contract to manage the laboratory. He pushed continued development of nuclear weapons, transforming them from lab...
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  • 3. San Francisco de Assisi Mission Church Ranchos De Taos
    San Francisco de Asis Mission Church is a historic and architecturally significant church on the main plaza of Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico. Built between 1772 and 1816, it is one of the finest extant examples of a Spanish Colonial New Mexico mission church, and is a popular target for photographers. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1970.
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  • 4. Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument Cochiti Pueblo
    Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument is a U.S. National Monument located approximately 40 miles southwest of Santa Fe, New Mexico, near Cochiti Pueblo. Managed by the Bureau of Land Management , it was established as a U.S. National Monument by President Bill Clinton in January 2001. Kasha-Katuwe means white cliffs in the Pueblo language Keresan. The monument is a unit of the BLM's National Conservation Lands.
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  • 5. Blue Hole Santa Rosa New Mexico
    The Blue Hole of Santa Rosa is a circular, bell-shaped pool east of Santa Rosa, New Mexico that is one of the most popular dive destinations in the US for SCUBA diving and training. The Blue Hole is an artesian well that was once used as a fish hatchery. It is a clear blue body of water with a constant 62 °F temperature and constant inflow of 3,000 US gallons per minute . While the surface is only 80 feet in diameter, it expands to a diameter of 130 feet at the bottom.Since Santa Rosa, New Mexico is at an elevation of 4,616 ft , it is necessary for divers to use high-altitude dive tables to compute the dive profile and decompression stops when diving in the Blue Hole. The pool is open for public use with no lifeguards on duty. On March 26, 2016, 43-year-old California diver Shane Thompson...
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  • 6. El Santuario de Chimayo Chimayo
    El Santuario de Chimayó is a Roman Catholic church in Chimayó, New Mexico, United States. This shrine, a National Historic Landmark, is famous for the story of its founding and as a contemporary pilgrimage site. It receives almost 300,000 visitors per year and has been called no doubt the most important Catholic pilgrimage center in the United States.
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  • 7. Pecos National Historical Park Pecos
    The Pecos River originates in eastern New Mexico and flows into Texas, emptying into the Rio Grande. Its headwaters are on the eastern slope of the Sangre de Cristo mountain range in Mora County north of Pecos, NM, at an elevation of over 12,000 feet feet. The river flows for 926 miles before reaching the Rio Grande near Del Rio. Its drainage basin encompasses about 44,300 square miles .The name Pecos derives from the Keresan term for the Pecos Pueblo, [p'æyok'ona].
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  • 8. Glorietta Battlefield Pecos
    The Battle of Glorieta Pass, fought from March 26–28, 1862, in the northern New Mexico Territory, was the decisive battle of the New Mexico Campaign during the American Civil War. Dubbed the Gettysburg of the West by some authors, it was intended as the decisive blow by Confederate forces to break the Union possession of the West along the base of the Rocky Mountains. It was fought at Glorieta Pass in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains in what is now New Mexico, and was an important event in the history of the New Mexico Territory in the American Civil War. There was a skirmish on March 26 between advance elements from each army, with the main battle occurring on March 28. Although the Confederates were able to push the Union force back through the pass, they had to retreat when their supply...
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Pecos Videos

Top Places To Visit In Santa Fe New Mexico

From Slot Canyons to Inactive Volcanoes. New Mexico is a State that is rich in beauty and history. In this video you will join me as we explore some very interesting places. In this video we explore the Los Conchaz Trail as well as Valles Caldera, Kasha Katuwe Tent Rocks and Santa Fe New Mexico. These are the top hiking and exploring destinations in New Mexico. I highly suggest you come here.
Camera used: GoPro Hero7
Canon: Sx60
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Music: Musicbed

Abiquiu - Ghost Ranch and Plaza Blanca, New Mexico, USA in HD

Ghost Ranch/Chimney Rock, and Plaza Blanca (White Place) - two beautiful areas close to the small town of Abiquiu, New Mexico.

Recorded September 2012 in HD with Panasonic TM900.
Music:
Native American Flute Ensemble & Jessita Reyes - Spirit Rock

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NM True TV - Hiking Jack's Creek in the Pecos

Exercise, fresh air, stunning views, ample wildlife, and the opportunity to bring out your cellphone only to take pictures might sound like a deal that is too good to be true, unless you are hiking in one of New Mexico’s wilderness areas. In this case that magic combination came together for the NM True Crew along Jack’s Creek in the Pecos Wilderness. And they are kind enough to take us along on the their walk.
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El Morro National Monument, New Mexico, USA in HD

El Morro National Monument, New Mexico. Popular stop for hundreds of years for Ancestral Puebloans, Spanish and American travelers. More than 2,000 inscriptions and petroglyphs carved on the stone walls. The earliest inscriptions in Spanish are from the early 1600's and the petroglyphs are 700-1000 years old.
Recorded October 2012 in HD with Panasonic TM900.
Music:
Native American Flute Works - Road Opener


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Best Hiking Trails in New Mexico. TOP 15

Best Hiking Trails in New Mexico. TOP 15: La Luz, Canyon, Tsankawi, Goose Lake, Dale Ball, Pino, The Gila Loop, Zuni-Acoma, Pine Tree, Atalaya Mountain, Trampas Lakes, Bandelier National Monument, Catwalk, Alkali Flat, Wheeler Peak.

Camping near Carlsbad Caverns NP + tips for visiting

In this video we talk about where we camped near Carlsbad Caverns and tips for visiting the caverns.

Things you can do at Carlsbad Caverns National Park:
1. Walk down the Natural Entrance, see the Big Room
2. Watch an evening bat flight program (Spring to Fall)
3. Do one or more ranger-led tours (requires reservations)
4. Have a picnic at Rattlesnake Springs Picnic Area

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Pecos Texas Road Tour West Texas 80 MPH! 4k

Pecos Texas Road Tour . This video starts out in Midland Texas leaving town on west Interstate 20 towards Pecos Texas.

Pecos is the largest city in and the county seat of Reeves County, Texas, United States. It is situated in the river valley on the west bank of the Pecos River at the eastern edge of the Chihuahuan Desert and the Trans-Pecos region of west Texas and near the southern border of New Mexico.

Pecos is one of the numerous towns in West Texas organized around a train depot during the construction of the Texas and Pacific Railway. These towns were subsequently linked by the construction of U.S. Highway 80 and Interstate 20. Prior to the arrival of the railroad, a permanent camp existed nearby where cattle drives crossed the Pecos River.

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Oh my love by Everet Almond
Swamp shuffle by Silent Partner
Hit my soul by Silent Partner
The Creek by Topher Mohr & Alex Elena
Light the Torch by Silent Partner
Going, Going, Gone by The 126ers
Hounds by Silent Partner
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9/9 New York City | USA & Kanada road trip

To nejlepší na konec... Poslední 3 dny našeho road tripu po Severní Americe jsme strávili v New Yorku.

Prožij se mnou celý road trip pěkně od začátku - mrkni na vlogy zaznamenávající den po dni naší cestu ➡️

Nebo si přečti krátké povídání k téhle legendární cestě na mém blogu ➡️

A tohle jsou místa, která můžeš vidět ve videu:

00:25 DEN 1
00:25 Staten Island Ferry
00:45 Statue of Liberty
00:50 Lower Manhattan
00:55 Wall Street
01:10 Ground Zero Memorial
01:37 Brooklyn Bridge
02:02 Brooklyn
02:12 The Bagel Store

02:46 DEN 2
02:56 Flatiron Building
03:03 Empire State Building
03:09 New York Public Library
03:12 Grand Central Terminal
03:18 Times Square
03:37 Central Park
04:08 Rare View Rooftop Bar

04:41 DEN 3
04:41 Coney Island Beach & Boardwalk
05:00 John F. Kennedy International Airport

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Filmováno GoPro Hero3+ Black Edition a Canon EOS 100D.

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The best at the end... We spent in NYC last 3 days of our road trip across North America!

Here are all places you can see in video:

00:25 DAY 1
00:25 Staten Island Ferry
00:45 Statue of Liberty
00:50 Lower Manhattan
00:55 Wall Street
01:10 Ground Zero Memorial
01:37 Brooklyn Bridge
02:02 Brooklyn
02:12 The Bagel Store

02:46 DAY 2
02:56 Flatiron Building
03:03 Empire State Building
03:09 New York Public Library
03:12 Grand Central Terminal
03:18 Times Square
03:37 Central Park
04:08 Rare View Rooftop Bar

04:41 DAY 3
04:41 Coney Island Beach & Boardwalk
05:00 John F. Kennedy International Airport

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Travel Guide New Mexico tm Carlsbad Best Western

Welcome to Best Western Stevens Inn!
Enjoy spacious accommodations at this two-diamond AAA rated New Mexico hotel, ideally situated for visiting Carlsbad Caverns National Park.

Ideally located near tourist attractions, the Best Western Stevens Inn provides comfortable accommodations for travelers to the area. This Stevens Inn hotel offers easy access to the world famous Carlsbad Caverns National Park, Pecos River Village Convention Center, Living Desert State Park, Guadalupe National Park and Cavern City Airport. Guests to this Best Western hotel will find numerous recreational activities within a short distance.

Each spacious, well-appointed room is fully equipped with high-speed Internet access, cable satellite television with HBO®, CNN and ESPN, coffee/tea maker and iron/ironing board. Small pets are welcome.

Every morning guests to this Carlsbad Caverns National Park hotel are greeted with a complimentary full breakfast and free newspaper. After a busy day, guests can enjoy a dip in the outdoor pool and hot tub or a workout at the on-site fitness center. Families will especially appreciate the on-site playground.

Come experience the hospitality and professional service at the Best Western Stevens Inn in Carlsbad, New Mexico.

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