Santa Fe Trail
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  • Black Kettle and the Sand Creek Massacre by the Santa Fe Trail

    Black Kettle and the Sand Creek Massacre by the Santa Fe Trail

    Published on Feb 13, 2012 in The American Civil War: Lives and Legends

    A short distance from the historic Santa Fe Trail in Colorado, a tragic encounter between Native American tribes and Civil War troops is commemorated at the Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site.

  • Extraordinary Birding Adventures on the Santa Fe Trail

    Extraordinary Birding Adventures on the Santa Fe Trail

    Updated Feb 3, 2012

    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, a great place to explore the region's wildlife.

  • Visit the “Gettysburg of the West” at Glorieta Pass

    Visit the “Gettysburg of the West” at Glorieta Pass

    Published on Feb 9, 2011 in The American Civil War

    Amidst sagebrush and towering mountains, explore the history of a critical battle of the Civil War at Pecos National Historic Park on the Santa Fe Trail.

  • History on Colorado’s Santa Fe Trail

    History on Colorado’s Santa Fe Trail

    Published on May 15, 2008 in Getaways: Byways on a Budget and Goodyear’s Top 50 Scenic, Comfortable Drives

    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.

  • History of the Santa Fe Trail

    History of the Santa Fe Trail

    Published on Mar 2, 2005

    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 States. From 1821 to 1880, it was an important two-way avenue for commerce and cultural exchange, fostering a transfer among Spanish, Native American, and American cultures. It was the first international trade route, swapping needed materials from Missouri for Mexican silver, furs, mules, and wood

  • Santa Fe Trail Overview

    Santa Fe Trail Overview

    Published on Oct 1, 2003

    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 visit museums honoring the many men and women who have lived and traveled in this area.

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  • Santa Fe Trail Tour

    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...

  • Santa Fe Trail Historical Tour

    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.

Places

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