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Mount Taylor is the tallest peak in the region and part of the Cibola National Forest.

Enjoy outdoor recreation on nearby USDA Forest Service lands in the San Mateo and Zuni Mountains, or in the Bureau of Land Management El Malpais National Conservation Area.

The pueblos of Acoma, Laguna, and Zuni welcome visitors and feature museums, visitor centers, and events that are open to the public.

Travel the historic Route 66 corridor, and explore cities like Grants, Gallup, and San Fidel to see the relics of the glory days.

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The headframe from a uranium mine stands next to the New Mexico Mining Museum in Grants.

New Mexico Mining Museum

The museum chronicles the history of Grants and of the uranium mining boom that happened in the 1950s. An underground exhibit features a recreated mine with historic equipment. Open daily except Sunday. Call 505-287-4802 for more information, or click here for their web page.

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Visitors look into the depths of Bandera Volcano.

Bandera Volcano and Ice Cave

The Bandera Volcano is one of the most recent in the region, erupting about 12,000 years ago. An easy trail takes visitors to the rim of the crater, while another short trail leads visitors into a lava tube with a permanent layer of ice at the bottom. Fees are charged at this privately owned site. Call them at 1-888-ICE-CAVE or click here to visit their web site.

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Stands of Aspen radiate golden color on the slopes of Mount Taylor.

Cibola National Forest - Mount Taylor Ranger District

The Mount Taylor Ranger District includes the Zuni Mountains and Mount Taylor, the highest peak in the region at 11,301 feet. Numerous forest roads wind through ponderosa groves, stands of aspen and douglas fir, and open parklands. The district operates several campgrounds that are open seasonally. Fishing is also available at McGaffey Lake. Fall color can be found in the oaks and aspens on Mount Taylor and in various locations in the Zuni Mountains. Click here to visit their website.