Native American History and Culture in the Southwest | July 30 - August 11
We will tour the Rocky Mountains as we explore Spanish colonial history, western pioneer history, and most of all, Native American culture (which will include Zuni Pueblo, inter-tribal activities at Gallup, and San Lorenzo Feast Day ceremonies).

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Wednesday, July 30
6:00pm, Leave for Ft. Worth, TX.

Thursday, July 31
Drive to New Mexico (or, Fly to Albuquerque).

Friday, August 1
Scenic drive - San Luis Valley, Spanish Peaks, Sangre de Cristo Mountains; Hike Great Sand Dunes National Monument; Stay in Salida, Colorado.

Saturday, August 2
Scenic drive - Collegiate Peaks, Arkansas River, Independence Pass; Lunch in Leadville, Colorado; Stay in Aspen, Colorado.

Sunday, August 3
Hike Crater Lake in the Maroon Bells Wilderness; Scenic Drive - , Black Canyon of the Gunnison; Stay in Montrose, Colorado.

Monday, August 4
Hike Blue Lakes in the Mount Sneffels Wilderness; Stay in Montrose, Colorado.

Tuesday, August 5
Scenic drive - San Juan Mountains, Million Dollar Highway, Ouray, Silverton, Durango; Stay in Cortez, Colorado.

Wednesday, August 6
Hike, Tour Native American ruins at Mesa Verde National Park; Visit Cortez Cultural Center; Stay in Cortez, Colorado.

Thursday, August 7
Scenic drive - Shiprock, Bisti Wilderness; Gallup Inter-tribal Ceremonial at Red Rock State Park; Stay in Gallup, New Mexico.

Friday, August 8
Zuni Arts and Cultural Expo; Tour Hawikuh Ruins; Scenic Drive - El Morro National Monument, El Malpais National Monument; Stay in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Saturday, August 9
Scenic Drive - Turquoise Trail; Tour historic Santa Fe; Sunset Dances at Picuris Pueblo; Stay in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Sunday, August 10 (Feast of San Lorenzo, Historic Anniversary of Pueblo Revolt)
Fiesta de San Lorenzo in Bernalillo, New Mexico; Stay in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Monday, August 11
Return to Houston.


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The very scenic 10-day loop will take us from New Mexico to Trinidad, Colorado, Aspen, Montrose, Durango, back to Gallup, New Mexico, Albuquerque and Santa Fe.

Our trip costs are based on the actual cost to travel with a small group. We drive from Houston to keep the cost low for students (and those of us on student budgets!), but you may choose to fly to New Mexico and start from Albuquerque.

Please contact Mark Lacy (Mark@houstonculture.org) if you are interested.


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