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Santa Fe is the oldest capital city in the US, founded in 1610, and the highest in elevation at 7,000 ft. The city is the historic hub of the southwest, connecting three national historic trails: El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro, the Santa Fe Trail, and the Old Spanish Trail. This tour leads your from the busy plaza and other major tourist locations to lesser known sites along quiet, old Santa Fe streets. The City of Angels is rich with Old Spanish Trail History. In an era when Santa Fe's population dwarfed that of Los Angeles, Mission San Gabriel was one of the most important population centers along the Old Spanish Trail. Antonio Armijo visited the mission in 1829, during his first trip between Abiquiú and Los Angeles. His journey connected two of the most important cities on Mexico's northern frontier. Use this itinerary to explore three distinct historic sites. Planning a trip to the western slope? As you drive on Highway 50 between Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and Grand Junction, Colorado, you will be traveling near the Old Spanish Trail. The modern highway was constructed over or near the national historic trail, giving you a unique opportunity to take a view back in time! Explore sites in this itinerary to step out onto the trail. In celebration of the 55th anniversary of the National Trails System Act, learn more about these significant trails and their history.  Stretching for 28,000 miles over 26 states, the national historic trails are home to many different animals. Learn more about the trails and the animals that people encountered with these great coloring pages. This is fun for all ages, just download, print, and color!  Interested in the Old Spanish Trail in the Bureau of Land Management Price Field Office? Take a look at these interpretive exhibits and listen to the audio descriptions. Audio descriptions and transcripts for two waysides at the Old Spanish Trail Retracement at Aztec Ruins National Monument Interested in becoming an Old Spanish Trail junior ranger? Use this information to complete the program and earn your badge! Interested in learning more about the Old Spanish Trail? Check out this trail timeline.  Interested in the three national historic trails in Santa Fe? Take a look at these interpretive exhibits and listen to their audio descriptions.
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