Santa Fe Trail
Kansas City and nearby Independence are where this commercial trail began. In recent years, my husband and I have traveled the two routes when we made trips to and from Philmont Boy Scout Ranch in New Mexico.
Conestoga wagon Mesas
These mesas are a sampling of the southwestern landscape along the trail.
Trail Marker
The Conestoga Wagon was the vehicle of choice because it could haul huge loads of merchandise.
Philmont Sunrise
Sign: Santa Fe Trail (via Bent's Fort) 1822-1879. Marked by the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Territory of New Mexico - 1910.
Sunrise at Philmont Scout Ranch, New Mexico.
Trail's End.
Santa Fe bazaar
Trading is still important in the Southwest, here at a modern Santa Fe bazaar.
Trail's End. Santa Fe, New Mexico.
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