If you choose to enter the desert to go hiking or sight-seeing, you must wear comfortable shoes with tread and bring water. The region is home to a wonderful and vibrant mix of anglo, latino, hispanic, and American Indian traditions making it one of the more diverse, interesting, and picturesque corners of America with regards to history, landscape and culture. If you are stung, seek medical attention.
New Mexico has a distinctive cuisine of its known, characterized by chile (The Native Americans in the area also have a cuisine of their own, and you may find local restaurants specializing in frybread, Navajo tacos, cornbread, or posole.
It is vital to constantly drink water in the summer; restaurants will give small cups of cold tap water for free (in moderation) and most establishments will be sympathetic and give cups for water, even if they do not sell it.
The Pueblo (sometimes known as the Anasazi) people inhabited the area for well over one thousand years, but disappeared during the 12th or 13th century AD.
In the 1500's Spanish explorers arrived and remained a dominant military force for nearly three hundred years. Black widows are a form of spider common to this area.
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They build hives underground with few signs on the surface. All of the National Parks offer a range of trails, from easy, paved walks to strenuous hikes. Do not approach or disturb them, they are wild animals. While you won't find any good places to surf or sail, the Colorado River and its two man-made reservoirs, Cycling is hugely popular in the Southwest, from touring and road cycling to mountain biking, from high mountain valleys to rugged red rock landscapes. New Mexico has border crossings at Santa Theresa, Columbus and Antelope Wells, of which the small town of Columbus is the only 24-hour port of entry; most traffic entering New Mexico from Mexico arrives via the 4 border crossings at Major highways entering the region from other parts of the United States all have their western entries to the region from California (note that produce brought into California from Arizona is subject to inspection).
The high, dry plains of Most crops can be grown in the Southwest only with irrigation, the water for which is taken mostly from the Although the Southwest’s dry, crisp climate and scenic landscapes were a curse to agriculture, they have been a boon to businesses catering to tourists and health seekers.
All of these resorts are a short drive from the four corners area.
Africanized bees are extremely territorial and aggressive, they build their hives in any undisturbed area--awnings of houses, old cars, trees, and so on. Wolf Creek recieves the most snow in Colorado on a regular basis. It is not uncommon for people to become very ill in the intense heat, or even die.
Choose your destination wisely. An individual sting is unpleasant and painful, multiple stings can lead to death. Just keep in mind that nearly all National Parks have strict restrictions on just where you can bike, and some National Forests have their own rules as well. Their bite is both painful and venomous, it's imperative you immediately seek medical care.
Their bite is extremely painful and poisonous, unlikely to cause death but can cause damage.
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It is very unlikely to be fatal. East- and north-side entry points are: The spring can be especially rewarding with the wildflowers.
I-25 (north end), I-70 (east end) and I-80 (east end) are all subject to occasional delays or closures in the winter owing to snowfall, as they go over mountainous country en route to (and within) the Southwest.
Sunburns can range from uncomfortable to serious damage requiring medical attention.
They range in size from the palm of your hand to the size of a house key.
Contrary to the Southwest's image as a sprawling desert, it is one of the most geographically diverse regions in the United States. Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article.The common denominator of the modern Southwest is aridity. The area became part of Mexico in 1821 after Mexico won its independence from Spain. The terrain is incredibly varied. For the most part you can find a diner or a place selling "American Food" in any town, and in most places you should be able to find a fast food chain, be it a regional or national one. Scorpions are small arachnids with a large tail that curl over their body into a stinger.
The desert is beautiful, but it does not suffer fools kindly. The region also offers excellent hunting opportunities for both large and small game.
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The area includes Arizona and New Mexico, sometimes called the "Desert Southwest." Do not harass these bees or approach a hive.
With the exception of salt-water fishing, this region offers just about every kind of recreational fishing there is, from renting a boat and casting in the middle of a lake to fly-fishing in mountain streams.