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History on Colorado’s Santa Fe Trail

Experience the Old West as you have never done before by taking a trip along the Santa Fe Trail in Colorado. Your car will become a time machine as you become immersed in the history and culture found on this fascinating byway.
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Extraordinary Birding Adventures on the Santa Fe Trail

If you are looking for an extraordinary birding adventure, travel the Santa Fe Trail. The byway, rich in history, provides you with ample opportunities to immerse yourself in the history as well as the natural wonders of the West. Bring your binoculars to the Santa Fe Trail,...
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Santa Fe Trail Historical Qualities

The Santa Fe Trail was the first of America's great Trans-Mississippi routes. Including the Mountain and Cimarron routes, the Trail stretched 1,200 miles from Franklin, Missouri, to Santa Fe, New Mexico. The route played a critical role in the westward expansion of the United...
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Santa Fe Trail Overview

Explore the rich legacy of western expansion in Colorado and New Mexico on the Santa Fe Trail. This route transported many people across the West, and the resulting mesh of cultures and traditions will greet you at every turn. Participate in many colorful local festivals and...
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1-Day Trip: Santa Fe Trail Historical Tour
(Colorado)

This tour begins at Bent's Old Fort and follows the trail westward towards Trinidad. Let history and adventure unfold as you explore the Santa Fe Trail. [more]
3-Day Trip: Santa Fe Trail Tour
(New Mexico)

The Santa Fe Tour begins in Santa Fe, New Mexico and heads east over to Clayton, near the borders of Texas and Oklahoma. With a little back tracking, the Trail goes north and enters Colorado over the Raton Pass. Full of scenic, natural, and historical treasures, the byway... [more]