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7 Best Stops and Hikes From Panther Junction to Rio Grande Village

The 21-mile stretch between Panther Junction and Rio Grande Village gradually descends nearly 2,000 feet from the Chihuahuan Desert basin down to the Rio Grande, past ancient limestone, wide-open desert, and big mountain views. You’ll pass through birding and wildlife hotspots, quiet desert oases, and end up near one of the park’s most iconic experiences: the Hot Springs.

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CO/UT Road Trip: Dinosaur Diamond Scenic Byway

This is a spectacular road trip through western Colorado and eastern Utah, taking you from the hub of Colorado’s wine country to an exhibit hall where you can view over 1,500 dinosaur bones, to two of Utah’s National Parks and one of the best places in the United States to view prehistoric petroglyphs.

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