Carson in Taos County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Rio Grande Gorge State Park
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 22, 2023
1. Rio Grande Gorge State Park Marker
With spectacular views and some of finest public fishing in New Mexico, this park runs along the banks of the Rio Grande, from the Colorado border through the park. The "great river" offers exciting whitewater boating through a deep canyon. There are four major camping/picnicking areas along the river.
Erected by New Mexico Historic Preservation Division.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas.
Location. 36° 28.538′ N, 105° 44.141′ W. Marker is in Carson, New Mexico, in Taos County. It is on U.S. 64. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 24240 US-64, Carson NM 87517, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Northern New Mexico. It is also in the American Southwest and in the Mountain West. Globally, it is in North America, the Rocky Mountains, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also the Republic of Texas.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within
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Also see . . . Rio Grande Gorge at Wikipedia. NASA geologically trained the Apollo Astronauts at the site in March and Sept. 1971, because of the striking similarities to the Apollo 15 landing site. Astronauts who would use this training on the Moon included Apollo 15's David Scott and James Irwin, Apollo 16's John Young and Charlie Duke, and Apollo 17's Jack Schmitt. Notable geologist instructors included William R. Muehlberger. (Submitted on October 24, 2023.)
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 22, 2023
2. Rio Grande Gorge State Park Marker Reverse
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 22, 2023
3. Rio Grande Gorge State Park Marker
The Rio Grande Gorge Bridge can be seen in the background.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 24, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 246 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 24, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
