Explore Places That Blend History, Nature, Culture

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By Lynn O’Rourke Hayes From FamilyTravel.com Visit a National Heritage Area, specially designated places where historic, cultural and natural resources combine to form nationally important landscapes. There are currently 55 areas within the U.S. where communities have collaborated to share their resources. Here are five to consider: Northern Río Grande National Heritage Area Visitors to this region find a compelling mix of old traditions, including historic fiestas, Pueblo feast days and religious ceremonies, as well as folk and culinary arts all anchored by a strong connection to the land. To conserve and protect this cultural wealth, Congress designated more than 10,000 square miles of northern New Mexico as the Northern Rio Grande National Heritage Area (NRGNHA). The area includes Taos, Rio Arriba and Santa Fe counties. Eight pueblos (Taos, Picuris, Ohkay Owingeh, Santa Clara, San Ildefonso, Nambe, Pojoaque, and Tesuque) and the Jicarilla Apache Nation are sustained within the Heritage Area. ...

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