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ADVENTURE GALLUP Discover McKinley County • HIKING • BIKING • EXPLORING • CROSS COUNTRY SKIING • HORSEBACK RIDING • CATTLE DRIVES • ROCK CLIMBING • HOT AIR BALLOONING Crosscountry Skiing in McKinley County’s High Country.
McKinley County provides an intriguing back country with a subtle high desert, breathtaking sunsets, mountain beauty with red rock ruggedness that is virtually a trademark for this area.
For Information Please Contact Gallup Convention & Vistor’s Bureau 701 East Montoya Blvd. Gallup, New Mexico
505-863-3841 800-242-4282 www.gallupnm.org
2002 New Mexico Traveler
114 Indian Country/Gallup
Adventure Gallup Getaways Hot air ballooning through the picturesque sandstone cliffs of the Red Rock State Park; wandering through cities of the ancient cultures that once dominated this area; biking past the inscriptions carved by Spanish explorers looking for the Seven Cities of Gold; exploring the miles of tubes and tunnels formed by cooling lava; hiking through the caves where Indian warriors once observed the first wagon trains moving westward; horseback riding or cross country skiing through forests inhabited by majestic elk... these are the quiet adventures of Gallup, McKinley County and beyond. Of course, you can also sit on the edge of your seat watching Native Americans ride the massive bulls at the local rodeos, let your heart get caught up in the pounding drums of an Indian Pow Wow or enjoy the unique western town of Gallup and surrounding communities. With a little planning, you and your family can create an experience like few can even imagine. It's different, it's real, call ahead and you'll be amazed by all the friendly people that will help you build your dream getaway in Adventure Gallup.