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Riding the Highways: NM Scenic Byway 14
ParticipantsAbbie DiscoSuperFly ~ Completed
Agnieszka
Amanda A ~ Completed
Barb ~ Completed
Bev(baglady) ~ Completed
Bonita ~ Completed
Book Concierge ~ Completed
Catsalive ~ Completed
Claire
Connie ~ Completed
Ed ~ Completed
Frankie ~ Completed
Jan ~ Completed
Jess
Jillian ~ Completed
JoAnne ~ Completed
Karen ♐ ~ Completed
Kathryn ~ Completed
Laila Jane
Lena ~ Completed
Marina (Sonnenbarke)
Marina H ~ Completed
Mary
Olivermagnus ~ Completed
Patrizia ~ Completed
Sam ~ Completed
Sarah ~ Completed
Sunshine ~ Completed
Vanessa ~ Completed
My SpotRiding the Highways: NM Scenic Byway 14
February 1, 2019 to Completion
12/12
**Must be done in order
1. Scenic Byway 14 Starting Point: Old Town Albuquerque
✱ Read a series #1: Ukulele Murder | Leslie Langtry 2/12/19***
2. Drive 15 Miles from Old Town to the Singing Highway
✱ Read a series #1: Unbelievable | Cindy Blackburn 2/17/19****
3. Drive 2 Miles from the Musical Highway to Tijeras
✱ Read a series #2: Unexpected | Cindy Blackburn 2/21/19****
4. Drive 4 Miles from Tijeras to Cedar Crest
✱ Read a book with a 4 in the total page count (304): Uneasy Lies the Crown | Tasha Alexander 3/26/19**
5. Drive 6 Miles from Cedar Crest to Sandia Park
✱ Read a book with a 6 in the total page count (468): The Barkeep | William Lashner 4/6/19***
6. Drive 1 Mile from Sandia Park to Tinkertown Museum
✱ Read a book with a 1 in the total page count (192): The Pumpkin War | Cathleen Young 4/13/19*****
7. Drive 12 Miles from Tinkertown Museum to Golden
✱ Read a series #2: Buyer, Beware | Diane Vallere 4/16/19****
8. Drive 11 Miles from Golden to Madrid
✱ Read a book with 11 (intact) in the total page count (211): Ukulele Deadly | Leslie Langtry 4/25/19**
9. Drive 4 Miles from Madrid to Cerrillos
✱ Read a book with a 4 in the total page count (340): Shroud for the Archbishop | Peter Tremayne 4/29/19***
10. Drive 3 Miles from Cerrillos to Turquoise Trail Sculpture Garden
✱ Read a book with a 3 in the total page count (253): A View to Die For | Richard Houston 5/2/19*
11. Drive 4 Miles from Sculpture Garden to Lone Butte Area
✱ Read a book with a 4 in the total page count (224): Cookies and Scream | CeeCee James 5/15/19**
12. Drive 17 Miles from Lone Butte Area to Sante Fe
✱ Read a series #1: /i> The Widows of Malabar Hill | Sujata Massey 5/18/19****
NEW MEXICO SCENIC BYWAY 14, no deadline12/12 COMPLETE
MUST BE COMPLETED IN ORDER!!
1. SCENIC BYWAY 14 STARTING POINT: OLD TOWN ALBUQUERQUE
We begin in Old Town Albuquerque, the historic district that dates back to 1706. The old adobe buildings house museums, shops selling Native American handicrafts and the beautiful San Felipe de Neri Church. For a great introduction to our trip, visit the Turquoise Museum to learn the history of the mining of this beautiful stone.
✱ Read a series #1, #4 or #14
Chance of a Ghost (Haunted Guesthouse #4), by E.J. Copperman, finished 1/27/19 ★★★★
2. DRIVE 15 MILES FROM OLD TOWN TO THE SINGING HIGHWAY
Leaving Old Town we head east to one of two Singing Highways in the US. On this 1,300 feet portion of Route 66, the rumble strip groves in the highway clearly play America the Beautiful into your car. But ONLY IF you observe the 45 mph speed limit. The road was modified in 2014 by National Geographic as an experiment to see what would entice drivers to slow down.
✱ Read #15 from your TBR
The Fugitive King (Simon Shaw #3), by Sarah R. Shaber, finished 1/30/19 ★★★.5
3. DRIVE 2 MILES FROM THE MUSICAL HIGHWAY TO TIJERAS
Tijeras is the southern gateway to the Trail and its mountain communities. The highlight here is the Tijeras Pueblo Archaeological Site. The Pueblo was built in 1313 AD and soon became a thriving community until drought caused it to be completely abandoned by the early 1400s. The museum's self-guided interpretive trail helps you envision the 200 room pueblo with its native gardens.
✱ Read a book with a 2 in the total page count
249 pages : Fatal, Family, Album (Kiki Lowenstein #13), by Joanna Campbell Slan, finished 1/31/19 ★★★.5
4. DRIVE 4 MILES FROM TIJERAS TO CEDAR CREST
Continue north to Cedar Crest, with its charming shops and Mom & Pop cafés. Don't miss the Talking Talons Thrift Shop that helps support a non-profit youth organization working to teach environmental awareness through experiences with nature.
✱ Read a series #4
The Skeleton Paints a Picture (Family Skeleton #4), by Leigh Perry, finished 2/10/19 ★★★★
5. DRIVE 6 MILES FROM CEDAR CREST TO SANDIA PARK
Scandia Park is a recreational paradise for outdoor activities including bicycling, hiking and skiing. Take a ride on the longest aerial tramway in the US at 2.7 miles long rising to 10,378 feet with an 11,000 sq mile panoramic view. Or get up close and personal with a herd of Huacaya alpacas at nearby Hollywick Farms.
✱ Read a book with a 6 in the total page count
260 pages : A Pattern for Murder (Bait & Stitch #1), by Ann Yost, finished 2/12/19 ★★★.5
6. DRIVE 1 MILE FROM SANDIA PARK TO TINKERTOWN MUSEUM
Our next stop is listed as one of the top 10 small museums in the US and houses the hand-carved miniature collection of the late Ross Ward. Originally created as a traveling exhibit for carnivals, the amazing miniatures are now displayed in this 22 room museum. With rambling walls made out of 50,000 glass bottles and an exterior filled with old western memorabilia, the outside is as much a museum as the wonders found within.
✱ Read a series #1 OR a book with a 1 in the total page count
231 pages : The Big Sleep (Philip Marlowe #1), by Raymond Chandler, finished 2/14/19 ★★★★
7. DRIVE 12 MILES FROM TINKERTOWN MUSEUM TO GOLDEN
Blink twice and you might miss the ghost town of Golden, site of the first gold rush west of the Mississippi. Once a booming town with prospectors and saloons, it slowly diminished once the gold disappeared. Today it has a population of 50 and is home to one of the most photographed buildings along the Trail. The San Francisco Catholic Church was built in 1830 and restored by historian Fray Angelico Chavez in the 1960’s.
✱ Read a book with 1 AND 2 in the total page count
219 pages : Yours and Mine, by Debbie Macomber, finished 2/16/19 ★★★.5
8. DRIVE 11 MILES FROM GOLDEN TO MADRID
Madrid’s rich history has taken it from a coal mining town in the 1800’s to today’s distinctive artist community. Take a leisurely stroll down main street enjoying the shops and galleries filled with treasures and funky art. Have lunch at the historical Mine Shaft Tavern and visit the Old Coal Town Museum where you can step into Engine 769 and ring its bell.
✱ Read a series #1 or #11
A Man Lay Dead (Roderick Alleyn #1), by Ngaio Marsh, finished 2/25/19 ★★★.5
9. DRIVE 4 MILES FROM MADRID TO CERRILLOS
Once full of miners who extracted gold and turquoise from the area’s mines, Cerrillos is now a picturesque reminder of the Old West and has served as the backdrop to a dozen films, including Young Guns. The Casa Grande Trading Post is a great stop with deals on turquoise from the owner’s mine, an onsite museum and its very own petting zoo. The nearby State Park has five miles of trails for hikers offering spectacular views as well as safe access to dozens of pre-1900 mines.
✱ Read a series #4
Chocolate a la Murder (Perfectly Proper Paranormal Musem #4), by Kirsten Weiss, finished 2/27/19 ★★★.5
10. DRIVE 3 MILES FROM CERRILLOS TO TURQUOISE TRAIL SCULPTURE GARDEN
This outdoor sculpture garden captures
the delicate nature of Origami in museum quality metals. Featuring the compositions of Kevin Box, visitors follow winding paths through 5 acres of dramatic, high desert landscape discovering the beautiful sculpture along the way. The stark environment creates a dramatic backdrop for the artwork evoking a sense of lightness and peace.
✱ Read a book with a 3 in the total page count
316 pages : Unseen Danger: A Tragedy of People, Government and the Centralia Mine Fire, by David DeKok, finished 2/28/19 ★★.5
11. DRIVE 4 MILES FROM SCULPTURE GARDEN TO LONE BUTTE AREA
Located on a high plateau, this area was once a major center for farming and pottery making. Now it is home to several ranches that feature horseback rides to Lone Butte Mountain and local mines. Nearby are two private New Mexico movie ranches where over 100 movies were made. As you drive on, keep your eyes peeled for antelope on the open range in the direction of the mountains.
✱ Read a series #4
Fatality in F (Gethsemane Brown #4), by Alexia Gordon, finished 2/28 /19 ★★★★
12. DRIVE 17 MILES FROM LONE BUTTE AREA TO SANTE FE
The trail ends where Route 14 meets Route 66 near Sante Fe, New Mexico’s capital. Given its designation as a UNESCO Creative City for Crafts and Folk Art, with 14 major museums, 250-plus galleries, and more professional artists per capita than any other city in America, exploring the city will keep you busy for days. Along with its decadent spas, great food, and free-flowing margaritas it makes for a perfect stopping place for our trip.
✱ Read a series #1, #7 or #17
Beyond the Storm (Quilts of Love #1), by Carolyn Zane, finished 3/3/19 ★★★
***** CHALLENGE COMPLETE 3/3/19 *****
Thanks for the challenge, Jan! I was just in Old Town Albuquerque earlier this week on a little trip before the school year starts.I better join in my state's road trip.
NEW MEXICO SCENIC BYWAY 14
NEW MEXICO SCENIC BYWAY 14, no deadline
12/12 COMPLETE
MUST BE COMPLETED IN ORDER!!
1. SCENIC BYWAY 14 STARTING POINT: OLD TOWN ALBUQUERQUE
We begin in Old Town Albuquerque, the historic district that dates back to 1706. The old adobe buildings house museums, shops selling Native American handicrafts and the beautiful San Felipe de Neri Church. For a great introduction to our trip, visit the Turquoise Museum to learn the history of the mining of this beautiful stone.
✱ Read a series #1
Little Women/Louisa May Alcott 3/27/192. DRIVE 15 MILES FROM OLD TOWN TO THE SINGING HIGHWAY
Leaving Old Town we head east to one of two Singing Highways in the US. On this 1,300 feet portion of Route 66, the rumble strip groves in the highway clearly play America the Beautiful into your car. But ONLY IF you observe the 45 mph speed limit. The road was modified in 2014 by National Geographic as an experiment to see what would entice drivers to slow down.
✱ Read a series #1
A Slice of Murder/Chris Cavender 4/7/193. DRIVE 2 MILES FROM THE MUSICAL HIGHWAY TO TIJERAS
Tijeras is the southern gateway to the Trail and its mountain communities. The highlight here is the Tijeras Pueblo Archaeological Site. The Pueblo was built in 1313 AD and soon became a thriving community until drought caused it to be completely abandoned by the early 1400s. The museum's self-guided interpretive trail helps you envision the 200 room pueblo with its native gardens.
✱ Read a series #2
The Reptile Room/Lemony Snicket 5/1/194. DRIVE 4 MILES FROM TIJERAS TO CEDAR CREST
Continue north to Cedar Crest, with its charming shops and Mom & Pop cafés. Don't miss the Talking Talons Thrift Shop that helps support a non-profit youth organization working to teach environmental awareness through experiences with nature.
✱ Read a book with a 4 in the total page count. p.214
The Wide Window/Lemony Snicket 5/11/195. DRIVE 6 MILES FROM CEDAR CREST TO SANDIA PARK
Scandia Park is a recreational paradise for outdoor activities including bicycling, hiking and skiing. Take a ride on the longest aerial tramway in the US at 2.7 miles long rising to 10,378 feet with an 11,000 sq mile panoramic view. Or get up close and personal with a herd of Huacaya alpacas at nearby Hollywick Farms.
✱ Read a book with a 6 in the total page count. p.256
Death by Darjeeling/Laura Childs 5/17/196. DRIVE 1 MILE FROM SANDIA PARK TO TINKERTOWN MUSEUM
Our next stop is listed as one of the top 10 small museums in the US and houses the hand-carved miniature collection of the late Ross Ward. Originally created as a traveling exhibit for carnivals, the amazing miniatures are now displayed in this 22 room museum. With rambling walls made out of 50,000 glass bottles and an exterior filled with old western memorabilia, the outside is as much a museum as the wonders found within.
✱ Read a series #1
The Invisible Library/Genevieve Cogman 5/19/197. DRIVE 12 MILES FROM TINKERTOWN MUSEUM TO GOLDEN
Blink twice and you might miss the ghost town of Golden, site of the first gold rush west of the Mississippi. Once a booming town with prospectors and saloons, it slowly diminished once the gold disappeared. Today it has a population of 50 and is home to one of the most photographed buildings along the Trail. The San Francisco Catholic Church was built in 1830 and restored by historian Fray Angelico Chavez in the 1960’s.
✱ Read a series #1
Hatchet/Gary Paulsen 6/8/198. DRIVE 11 MILES FROM GOLDEN TO MADRID
Madrid’s rich history has taken it from a coal mining town in the 1800’s to today’s distinctive artist community. Take a leisurely stroll down main street enjoying the shops and galleries filled with treasures and funky art. Have lunch at the historical Mine Shaft Tavern and visit the Old Coal Town Museum where you can step into Engine 769 and ring its bell.
✱ Read a series #1
The Selection/Kiera Cass 7/4/199. DRIVE 4 MILES FROM MADRID TO CERRILLOS
Once full of miners who extracted gold and turquoise from the area’s mines, Cerrillos is now a picturesque reminder of the Old West and has served as the backdrop to a dozen films, including Young Guns. The Casa Grande Trading Post is a great stop with deals on turquoise from the owner’s mine, an onsite museum and its very own petting zoo. The nearby State Park has five miles of trails for hikers offering spectacular views as well as safe access to dozens of pre-1900 mines.
✱ Read a book with a 4 in the total page count. p.194
Mrs. Dalloway/Virginia Woolf 7/13/1910. DRIVE 3 MILES FROM CERRILLOS TO TURQUOISE TRAIL SCULPTURE GARDEN
This outdoor sculpture garden captures
the delicate nature of Origami in museum quality metals. Featuring the compositions of Kevin Box, visitors follow winding paths through 5 acres of dramatic, high desert landscape discovering the beautiful sculpture along the way. The stark environment creates a dramatic backdrop for the artwork evoking a sense of lightness and peace.
✱ Read a book with a 3 in the total page count. p.136
Working for Bigfoot/Jim Butcher 7/26/1911. DRIVE 4 MILES FROM SCULPTURE GARDEN TO LONE BUTTE AREA
Located on a high plateau, this area was once a major center for farming and pottery making. Now it is home to several ranches that feature horseback rides to Lone Butte Mountain and local mines. Nearby are two private New Mexico movie ranches where over 100 movies were made. As you drive on, keep your eyes peeled for antelope on the open range in the direction of the mountains.
✱ Read a series #4
The Heir/Kiera Cass 8/2/1912. DRIVE 17 MILES FROM LONE BUTTE AREA TO SANTE FE
The trail ends where Route 14 meets Route 66 near Sante Fe, New Mexico’s capital. Given its designation as a UNESCO Creative City for Crafts and Folk Art, with 14 major museums, 250-plus galleries, and more professional artists per capita than any other city in America, exploring the city will keep you busy for days. Along with its decadent spas, great food, and free-flowing margaritas it makes for a perfect stopping place for our trip.
✱ Read a series #1
Twenty-Eight and a Half Wishes/Denise Grover Swank 8/2/19
Riding the Highways: NM Scenic Byway 14February 1 - To Completion
12 of 12
**Must be done in order
📌 1. Scenic Byway 14 Starting Point: Old Town Albuquerque
We begin in Old Town Albuquerque, the historic district that dates back to 1706. The old adobe buildings house museums, shops selling Native American handicrafts and the beautiful San Felipe de Neri Church. For a great introduction to our trip, visit the Turquoise Museum to learn the history of the mining of this beautiful stone.
✱ Read a series #1, #4 or #14 OR read #14 from your TBR OR read a book with 1 AND 4 in the total page count.
In Deep Voodoo - Stephanie Bond - 2/1/19 - #1 Voodoo in Mojo
📌 2. Drive 15 Miles from Old Town to the Singing Highway
Leaving Old Town we head east to one of two Singing Highways in the US. On this 1,300 feet portion of Route 66, the rumble strip groves in the highway clearly play America the Beautiful into your car. But ONLY IF you observe the 45 mph speed limit. The road was modified in 2014 by National Geographic as an experiment to see what would entice drivers to slow down.
✱ Read a series #1, #5 or #15 OR read #15 from your TBR OR read a book with 1 AND 5 in the total page count.
The Bitter Season - Tami Hoag - 2/3/19 - #5 Kovac and Liska
📌 3. Drive 2 Miles from the Musical Highway to Tijeras
Tijeras is the southern gateway to the Trail and its mountain communities. The highlight here is the Tijeras Pueblo Archaeological Site. The Pueblo was built in 1313 AD and soon became a thriving community until drought caused it to be completely abandoned by the early 1400s. The museum's self-guided interpretive trail helps you envision the 200 room pueblo with its native gardens.
✱ Read a series #2 OR read #2 from your TBR OR read a book with a 2 in the total page count.
Righteous - Joe Ide - 2/7/19 - #2 IQ
📌 4. Drive 4 Miles from Tijeras to Cedar Crest
Continue north to Cedar Crest, with its charming shops and Mom & Pop cafés. Don't miss the Talking Talons Thrift Shop that helps support a non-profit youth organization working to teach environmental awareness through experiences with nature.
✱ Read a series #4 OR read #4 from your TBR OR read a book with a 4 in the total page count.
Yankee Doodle Dead - Carolyn G. Hart - 2/10/19 - 304 pages
📌 5. Drive 6 Miles from Cedar Crest to Sandia Park
Scandia Park is a recreational paradise for outdoor activities including bicycling, hiking and skiing. Take a ride on the longest aerial tramway in the US at 2.7 miles long rising to 10,378 feet with an 11,000 sq mile panoramic view. Or get up close and personal with a herd of Huacaya alpacas at nearby Hollywick Farms.
✱ Read a series #6 OR read #6 from your TBR OR read a book with a 6 in the total page count.
Hide and Seek - M.J. Arlidge - 2/15/19 - #6 Helen Grace
📌 6. Drive 1 Mile from Sandia Park to Tinkertown Museum
Our next stop is listed as one of the top 10 small museums in the US and houses the hand-carved miniature collection of the late Ross Ward. Originally created as a traveling exhibit for carnivals, the amazing miniatures are now displayed in this 22 room museum. With rambling walls made out of 50,000 glass bottles and an exterior filled with old western memorabilia, the outside is as much a museum as the wonders found within.
✱ Read a series #1 OR read #1 from your TBR OR read a book with a 1 in the total page count.
The Marx Sisters - Barry Maitland - 2/22/19 - #1 Brock & Kolla
📌 7. Drive 12 Miles from Tinkertown Museum to Golden
Blink twice and you might miss the ghost town of Golden, site of the first gold rush west of the Mississippi. Once a booming town with prospectors and saloons, it slowly diminished once the gold disappeared. Today it has a population of 50 and is home to one of the most photographed buildings along the Trail. The San Francisco Catholic Church was built in 1830 and restored by historian Fray Angelico Chavez in the 1960’s.
✱ Read a series #1, #2 or #12 OR read #12 from your TBR OR read a book with 1 AND 2 in the total page count.
Bridged - Kendra Elliot - 3/8/19 - #2 Callahan & McLane
📌 8. Drive 11 Miles from Golden to Madrid
Madrid’s rich history has taken it from a coal mining town in the 1800’s to today’s distinctive artist community. Take a leisurely stroll down main street enjoying the shops and galleries filled with treasures and funky art. Have lunch at the historical Mine Shaft Tavern and visit the Old Coal Town Museum where you can step into Engine 769 and ring its bell.
✱ Read a series #1 or #11 OR read #11 from your TBR OR read a book with 11 (intact) in the total page count.
Midnight Riot - Ben Aaronovitch - 3/10/19 - #1 Peter Grant
📌 9. DRIVE 4 MILES FROM MADRID TO CERRILLOS
Once full of miners who extracted gold and turquoise from the area’s mines, Cerrillos is now a picturesque reminder of the Old West and has served as the backdrop to a dozen films, including Young Guns. The Casa Grande Trading Post is a great stop with deals on turquoise from the owner’s mine, an onsite museum and its very own petting zoo. The nearby State Park has five miles of trails for hikers offering spectacular views as well as safe access to dozens of pre-1900 mines.
✱ Read a series #4 OR read #4 from your TBR OR read a book with a 4 in the total page count.
Where Serpents Sleep - C.S. Harris - 3/31/19 - #4 Sebastian St. Cyr
📌 10. DRIVE 3 MILES FROM CERRILLOS TO TURQUOISE TRAIL SCULPTURE GARDEN
This outdoor sculpture garden captures
the delicate nature of Origami in museum quality metals. Featuring the compositions of Kevin Box, visitors follow winding paths through 5 acres of dramatic, high desert landscape discovering the beautiful sculpture along the way. The stark environment creates a dramatic backdrop for the artwork evoking a sense of lightness and peace.
✱ Read a series #3 OR read #3 from your TBR OR read a book with a 3 in the total page count.
Pride and Prejudice - Jane Austen - 4/7/19 - 333 pages
📌 11. DRIVE 4 MILES FROM SCULPTURE GARDEN TO LONE BUTTE AREA
Located on a high plateau, this area was once a major center for farming and pottery making. Now it is home to several ranches that feature horseback rides to Lone Butte Mountain and local mines. Nearby are two private New Mexico movie ranches where over 100 movies were made. As you drive on, keep your eyes peeled for antelope on the open range in the direction of the mountains.
✱ Read a series #4 OR read #4 from your TBR OR read a book with a 4 in the total page count.
A City of Broken Glass - Rebecca Cantrell - 4/27/19 - #4 Hannah Vogel
📌 12. DRIVE 17 MILES FROM LONE BUTTE AREA TO SANTE FE
The trail ends where Route 14 meets Route 66 near Sante Fe, New Mexico’s capital. Given its designation as a UNESCO Creative City for Crafts and Folk Art, with 14 major museums, 250-plus galleries, and more professional artists per capita than any other city in America, exploring the city will keep you busy for days. Along with its decadent spas, great food, and free-flowing margaritas it makes for a perfect stopping place for our trip.
✱ Read a series #1, #7 or #17 OR read #17 from your TBR OR read a book with 1 AND 7 in the total page count.
Ashes to Ashes - Tami Hoag - 4/30/19 - #1 Kovac and Liska
Jan - Since this only says to completion and no formal start date is given, do we need to wait until February or can we start it before if we finish a book that meets the criteria for the 1st task.Riding the Highways: NM Scenic Byway 14
To Completion
12/12
**Must be done in order
1. Scenic Byway 14 Starting Point: Old Town Albuquerque
We begin in Old Town Albuquerque, the historic district that dates back to 1706. The old adobe buildings house museums, shops selling Native American handicrafts and the beautiful San Felipe de Neri Church. For a great introduction to our trip, visit the Turquoise Museum to learn the history of the mining of this beautiful stone.
✱ Read a series #1, #4 or #14 OR read #14 from your TBR OR read a book with 1 AND 4 in the total page count.
The Lighthouse Keeper Cynthia Ellingsen 1/31/19 ** #1 in the Starlight Cove series
2. Drive 15 Miles from Old Town to the Singing Highway
Leaving Old Town we head east to one of two Singing Highways in the US. On this 1,300 feet portion of Route 66, the rumble strip groves in the highway clearly play America the Beautiful into your car. But ONLY IF you observe the 45 mph speed limit. The road was modified in 2014 by National Geographic as an experiment to see what would entice drivers to slow down.
✱ Read a series #1, #5 or #15 OR read #15 from your TBR OR read a book with 1 AND 5 in the total page count.
It's In His Heart Shelly Alexander 2/4/19 * Book 1 in the Red River Valley series.
3. Drive 2 Miles from the Musical Highway to Tijeras
Tijeras is the southern gateway to the Trail and its mountain communities. The highlight here is the Tijeras Pueblo Archaeological Site. The Pueblo was built in 1313 AD and soon became a thriving community until drought caused it to be completely abandoned by the early 1400s. The museum's self-guided interpretive trail helps you envision the 200 room pueblo with its native gardens.
✱ Read a series #2 OR read #2 from your TBR OR read a book with a 2 in the total page count.
Coming Clean Kimberly Rae Miller 2/12/19 *** 271 pages
4. Drive 4 Miles from Tijeras to Cedar Crest
Continue north to Cedar Crest, with its charming shops and Mom & Pop cafés. Don't miss the Talking Talons Thrift Shop that helps support a non-profit youth organization working to teach environmental awareness through experiences with nature.
✱ Read a series #4 OR read #4 from your TBR OR read a book with a 4 in the total page count.
Down in New Orleans: Reflections from a Drowned City Billy Sothern 2/22/19 * 348 pages
5. Drive 6 Miles from Cedar Crest to Sandia Park
Scandia Park is a recreational paradise for outdoor activities including bicycling, hiking and skiing. Take a ride on the longest aerial tramway in the US at 2.7 miles long rising to 10,378 feet with an 11,000 sq mile panoramic view. Or get up close and personal with a herd of Huacaya alpacas at nearby Hollywick Farms.
✱ Read a series #6 OR read #6 from your TBR OR read a book with a 6 in the total page count.
Springtime at Hope Cottage Annie Rains 2/25/19 ***** 416 pages
6. Drive 1 Mile from Sandia Park to Tinkertown Museum
Our next stop is listed as one of the top 10 small museums in the US and houses the hand-carved miniature collection of the late Ross Ward. Originally created as a traveling exhibit for carnivals, the amazing miniatures are now displayed in this 22 room museum. With rambling walls made out of 50,000 glass bottles and an exterior filled with old western memorabilia, the outside is as much a museum as the wonders found within.
✱ Read a series #1 OR read #1 from your TBR OR read a book with a 1 in the total page count.
His First and Last Terri Osburn 2/27/19 **** #1 in the Ardent Springs series
7. Drive 12 Miles from Tinkertown Museum to Golden
Blink twice and you might miss the ghost town of Golden, site of the first gold rush west of the Mississippi. Once a booming town with prospectors and saloons, it slowly diminished once the gold disappeared. Today it has a population of 50 and is home to one of the most photographed buildings along the Trail. The San Francisco Catholic Church was built in 1830 and restored by historian Fray Angelico Chavez in the 1960’s.
✱ Read a series #1, #2 or #12 OR read #12 from your TBR OR read a book with 1 AND 2 in the total page count.
Summer in Good Hope Cindy Kirk 03/04/2019 *** #2 in the Good Hope series
8. Drive 11 Miles from Golden to Madrid
Madrid’s rich history has taken it from a coal mining town in the 1800’s to today’s distinctive artist community. Take a leisurely stroll down main street enjoying the shops and galleries filled with treasures and funky art. Have lunch at the historical Mine Shaft Tavern and visit the Old Coal Town Museum where you can step into Engine 769 and ring its bell.
✱ Read a series #1 or #11 OR read #11 from your TBR OR read a book with 11 (intact) in the total page count.
Tumble Adriana Locke 03/27/2019 **** #1 in thr Dogwood Lane series
9. Drive 4 Miles from Madrid to Cerrillos
Once full of miners who extracted gold and turquoise from the area’s mines, Cerrillos is now a picturesque reminder of the Old West and has served as the backdrop to a dozen films, including Young Guns. The Casa Grande Trading Post is a great stop with deals on turquoise from the owner’s mine, an onsite museum and its very own petting zoo. The nearby State Park has five miles of trails for hikers offering spectacular views as well as safe access to dozens of pre-1900 mines.
✱ Read a series #4 OR read #4 from your TBR OR read a book with a 4 in the total page count.
Dear Bob and Sue Matt Smith 3/27/19 **** 314 pages
10. Drive 3 Miles from Cerrillos to Turquoise Trail Sculpture Garden
This outdoor sculpture garden captures
the delicate nature of Origami in museum quality metals. Featuring the compositions of Kevin Box, visitors follow winding paths through 5 acres of dramatic, high desert landscape discovering the beautiful sculpture along the way. The stark environment creates a dramatic backdrop for the artwork evoking a sense of lightness and peace.
✱ Read a series #3 OR read #3 from your TBR OR read a book with a 3 in the total page count.
It Had to Be Fate Tamra Baumann 4/2/19 ***** #3 in the It Had To Be series
11. Drive 4 Miles from Sculpture Garden to Lone Butte Area
Located on a high plateau, this area was once a major center for farming and pottery making. Now it is home to several ranches that feature horseback rides to Lone Butte Mountain and local mines. Nearby are two private New Mexico movie ranches where over 100 movies were made. As you drive on, keep your eyes peeled for antelope on the open range in the direction of the mountains.
✱ Read a series #4 OR read #4 from your TBR OR read a book with a 4 in the total page count.
Prairie Fires: The American Dreams of Laura Ingalls Wilder Caroline Fraser 4/11/2019 ** 640 pages
12. Drive 17 Miles from Lone Butte Area to Sante Fe
The trail ends where Route 14 meets Route 66 near Sante Fe, New Mexico’s capital. Given its designation as a UNESCO Creative City for Crafts and Folk Art, with 14 major museums, 250-plus galleries, and more professional artists per capita than any other city in America, exploring the city will keep you busy for days. Along with its decadent spas, great food, and free-flowing margaritas it makes for a perfect stopping place for our trip.
✱ Read a series #1, #7 or #17 OR read #17 from your TBR OR read a book with 1 AND 7 in the total page count.
One Thousand White Women: The Journals of May Dodd Jim Fergus 4/18/2019 **** #1 in the One Thousand White Women series
Welcome Lynda & Kathryn! You don't need to wait until Feb 1st. But if you use something you are reading now you need to read at least 100 pages after you start the challenge.
Riding the Highways: NM Scenic Byway 14To Completion
12/12
**Must be done in order
1. Scenic Byway 14 Starting Point: Old Town Albuquerque
✱ Read a series #1, #4 or #14 - Buck Wild Lauren Landish - 1/31
2. Drive 15 Miles from Old Town to the Singing Highway
✱ Read a series #1, #5 or #15 - The Banker Penelope Sky - 2/5
3. Drive 2 Miles from the Musical Highway to Tijeras
✱ Read a book with a 2 in the total page count. - 256 pgs - The McKettrick Way Linda Lael Miller - 2/5
4. Drive 4 Miles from Tijeras to Cedar Crest
✱ Read a series #4 - Knife & Flesh Susan Fanetti - 2/9
5. Drive 6 Miles from Cedar Crest to Sandia Park
✱ Read a book with a 6 in the total page count. - 306 pgs - Birthday Suit Lauren Blakely - 2/10
6. Drive 1 Mile from Sandia Park to Tinkertown Museum
✱ Read a series #1 - Feral King Sparrow Beckett - 2/12
7. Drive 12 Miles from Tinkertown Museum to Golden
✱ Read a series #1 - Engaging the Bachelor Cathryn Fox - 2/14
8. Drive 11 Miles from Golden to Madrid
✱ Read a series #1 - Justice for Mackenzie Susan Stoker - 2/15
9. Drive 4 Miles from Madrid to Cerrillos
✱ Read a book with a 4 in the total page count. - 418 pgs - Eyes of Silver, Eyes of Gold Ellen O'Connell - 2/19
10. Drive 3 Miles from Cerrillos to Turquoise Trail Sculpture Garden
✱ Read a book with a 3 in the total page count. - 378 pgs - Blindsided Kaylea Cross - 2/20
11. Drive 4 Miles from Sculpture Garden to Lone Butte Area
✱ Read a book with a 4 in the total page count. - 400 pgs - It Happened One Autumn Lisa Kleypas - 2/23
12. Drive 17 Miles from Lone Butte Area to Sante Fe
✱ Read a series #1 - Zack Cheyenne McCray - 2/23
Riding the Highways: NM Scenic Byway 14February 1 - To Completion
12/12
**Must be done in order
1. Scenic Byway 14 Starting Point: Old Town Albuquerque
✱ Read a series #1, #4 or #14 OR read #14 from your TBR OR read a book with 1 AND 4 in the total page count.
series #4- Bounty Hunter by Lynette Eason 1-2 February; 4 ★
2. Drive 15 Miles from Old Town to the Singing Highway
✱ Read a series #1, #5 or #15 OR read #15 from your TBR OR read a book with 1 AND 5 in the total page count.
series #5- Bodyguard by Shirlee McCoy 3-4 February; 4 ★
3. Drive 2 Miles from the Musical Highway to Tijeras
✱ Read a series #2 OR read #2 from your TBR OR read a book with a 2 in the total page count.
series #2- Lethal Licorice by Amanda Flower 8-10 February; 5★
4. Drive 4 Miles from Tijeras to Cedar Crest
✱ Read a series #4 OR read #4 from your TBR OR read a book with a 4 in the total page count.
248 pages- Caduto dal cielo by Sarina Bowen 11-12 February; 4 1/2★
5. Drive 6 Miles from Cedar Crest to Sandia Park
✱ Read a series #6 OR read #6 from your TBR OR read a book with a 6 in the total page count.
series #6- Tracker by Lenora Worth 15-16 February; 4 ★
6. Drive 1 Mile from Sandia Park to Tinkertown Museum
✱ Read a series #1 OR read #1 from your TBR OR read a book with a 1 in the total page count.
series #1- Wine and Punishment by Sarah Fox 17-18 February; 4 1/2★
7. Drive 12 Miles from Tinkertown Museum to Golden
✱ Read a series #1, #2 or #12 OR read #12 from your TBR OR read a book with 1 AND 2 in the total page count.
series #1- Color Me Murder by Krista Davis 19-20 February; 5★
8. Drive 11 Miles from Golden to Madrid
✱ Read a series #1 or #11 OR read #11 from your TBR OR read a book with 11 (intact) in the total page count.
series #1- Fatal Threat by Valerie Hansen 21-22 February; 4★
9. DRIVE 4 MILES FROM MADRID TO CERRILLOS
✱ Read a series #4 OR read #4 from your TBR OR read a book with a 4 in the total page count.
series #4- Troubled Waters by Susan May Warren 1-3 March; 5★
10. DRIVE 3 MILES FROM CERRILLOS TO TURQUOISE TRAIL SCULPTURE GARDEN
✱ Read a series #3 OR read #3 from your TBR OR read a book with a 3 in the total page count.
series #3- Out of Time by Monica McCarty 8-10 March; 5★
11. DRIVE 4 MILES FROM SCULPTURE GARDEN TO LONE BUTTE AREA
✱ Read a series #4 OR read #4 from your TBR OR read a book with a 4 in the total page count.
224 pages- Classified K-9 Unit Christmas: A Killer Christmas\Yuletide Stalking by Lenora Worth and Terri Reed 12-13 March; 4★
12. DRIVE 17 MILES FROM LONE BUTTE AREA TO SANTE FE
✱ Read a series #1, #7 or #17 OR read #17 from your TBR OR read a book with 1 AND 7 in the total page count.
series #1- Death by Committee by Alexis Morgan 19-21 March; 5★
Riding the Highways: NM Scenic Byway 14To Completion
2/1/19 - 4/21/19
12/12
**Must be done in order
1. Scenic Byway 14 Starting Point: Old Town Albuquerque
We begin in Old Town Albuquerque, the historic district that dates back to 1706. The old adobe buildings house museums, shops selling Native American handicrafts and the beautiful San Felipe de Neri Church. For a great introduction to our trip, visit the Turquoise Museum to learn the history of the mining of this beautiful stone.
✱ Read a series #1, #4 or #14
Dirty-Talking Cowboy (Kinky Spurs #1) by Stacey Kennedy 2/23/19
2. Drive 15 Miles from Old Town to the Singing Highway
Leaving Old Town we head east to one of two Singing Highways in the US. On this 1,300 feet portion of Route 66, the rumble strip groves in the highway clearly play America the Beautiful into your car. But ONLY IF you observe the 45 mph speed limit. The road was modified in 2014 by National Geographic as an experiment to see what would entice drivers to slow down.
✱ Read a series #1
Not a Hero (Sons of the Survivalist #1) by Cherise Sinclair 3/13/19
3. Drive 2 Miles from the Musical Highway to Tijeras
Tijeras is the southern gateway to the Trail and its mountain communities. The highlight here is the Tijeras Pueblo Archaeological Site. The Pueblo was built in 1313 AD and soon became a thriving community until drought caused it to be completely abandoned by the early 1400s. The museum's self-guided interpretive trail helps you envision the 200 room pueblo with its native gardens.
✱ Read a book with a 2 in the total page count.
Lover Unleashed by J.R. Ward 3/14/19 (512 pages)
4. Drive 4 Miles from Tijeras to Cedar Crest
Continue north to Cedar Crest, with its charming shops and Mom & Pop cafés. Don't miss the Talking Talons Thrift Shop that helps support a non-profit youth organization working to teach environmental awareness through experiences with nature.
✱ Read a book with a 4 in the total page count.
The Busy Woman's Guide to Murder by Mary Jane Maffini 3/21/19 (294 pages)
5. Drive 6 Miles from Cedar Crest to Sandia Park
Scandia Park is a recreational paradise for outdoor activities including bicycling, hiking and skiing. Take a ride on the longest aerial tramway in the US at 2.7 miles long rising to 10,378 feet with an 11,000 sq mile panoramic view. Or get up close and personal with a herd of Huacaya alpacas at nearby Hollywick Farms.
✱ Read a book with a 6 in the total page count.
Beyond Control by Rebecca York 3/26/19 (336 pages)
6. Drive 1 Mile from Sandia Park to Tinkertown Museum
Our next stop is listed as one of the top 10 small museums in the US and houses the hand-carved miniature collection of the late Ross Ward. Originally created as a traveling exhibit for carnivals, the amazing miniatures are now displayed in this 22 room museum. With rambling walls made out of 50,000 glass bottles and an exterior filled with old western memorabilia, the outside is as much a museum as the wonders found within.
✱ Read a book with a 1 in the total page count.
The Minimalist Way: Minimalism Strategies to Declutter Your Life and Make Room for Joy by Erica Layne 3/27/19 (160 pages)
7. Drive 12 Miles from Tinkertown Museum to Golden
Blink twice and you might miss the ghost town of Golden, site of the first gold rush west of the Mississippi. Once a booming town with prospectors and saloons, it slowly diminished once the gold disappeared. Today it has a population of 50 and is home to one of the most photographed buildings along the Trail. The San Francisco Catholic Church was built in 1830 and restored by historian Fray Angelico Chavez in the 1960’s.
✱ Read a series #1
Pippi Longstocking (Pippi Longstocking #1) by Astrid Lindgren 3/29/19
8. Drive 11 Miles from Golden to Madrid
Madrid’s rich history has taken it from a coal mining town in the 1800’s to today’s distinctive artist community. Take a leisurely stroll down main street enjoying the shops and galleries filled with treasures and funky art. Have lunch at the historical Mine Shaft Tavern and visit the Old Coal Town Museum where you can step into Engine 769 and ring its bell.
✱ Read a series #1 or #11
Mr. Parker Pyne, Detective (Ariadne Oliver #1) by Agatha Christie 4/4/19
9. Drive 4 Miles from Madrid to Cerrillos
Once full of miners who extracted gold and turquoise from the area’s mines, Cerrillos is now a picturesque reminder of the Old West and has served as the backdrop to a dozen films, including Young Guns. The Casa Grande Trading Post is a great stop with deals on turquoise from the owner’s mine, an onsite museum and its very own petting zoo. The nearby State Park has five miles of trails for hikers offering spectacular views as well as safe access to dozens of pre-1900 mines.
✱ Read a series #4
Nauti Intentions (Nauti #4) by Lora Leigh 4/8/19
10. Drive 3 Miles from Cerrillos to Turquoise Trail Sculpture Garden
This outdoor sculpture garden captures
the delicate nature of Origami in museum quality metals. Featuring the compositions of Kevin Box, visitors follow winding paths through 5 acres of dramatic, high desert landscape discovering the beautiful sculpture along the way. The stark environment creates a dramatic backdrop for the artwork evoking a sense of lightness and peace.
✱ Read a book with a 3 in the total page count.
Hidden Summit by Robyn Carr 4/9/19 (347 pages)
11. Drive 4 Miles from Sculpture Garden to Lone Butte Area
Located on a high plateau, this area was once a major center for farming and pottery making. Now it is home to several ranches that feature horseback rides to Lone Butte Mountain and local mines. Nearby are two private New Mexico movie ranches where over 100 movies were made. As you drive on, keep your eyes peeled for antelope on the open range in the direction of the mountains.
✱ Read a book with a 4 in the total page count.
Leave Me Breathless by Cherrie Lynn 4/15/19 (304 pages)
12. Drive 17 Miles from Lone Butte Area to Sante Fe
The trail ends where Route 14 meets Route 66 near Sante Fe, New Mexico’s capital. Given its designation as a UNESCO Creative City for Crafts and Folk Art, with 14 major museums, 250-plus galleries, and more professional artists per capita than any other city in America, exploring the city will keep you busy for days. Along with its decadent spas, great food, and free-flowing margaritas it makes for a perfect stopping place for our trip.
✱ Read a series #1
Aunt Bessie Assumes by Diana Xarissa 4/21/19
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27/01/2019 - To Completion
7/12
**Must be done in order
1. Scenic Byway 14 Starting Point: Old Town Albuquerque
We begin in Old Town Albuquerque, the historic district that dates back to 1706. The old adobe buildings house museums, shops selling Native American handicrafts and the beautiful San Felipe de Neri Church. For a great introduction to our trip, visit the Turquoise Museum to learn the history of the mining of this beautiful stone.
✱ Read a series #1.
Dark, Witch & Creamy by H.Y. Hanna - (Bewitched by Chocolate #1) - 02/02/2019 - 3/5
2. Drive 15 Miles from Old Town to the Singing Highway
Leaving Old Town we head east to one of two Singing Highways in the US. On this 1,300 feet portion of Route 66, the rumble strip groves in the highway clearly play America the Beautiful into your car. But ONLY IF you observe the 45 mph speed limit. The road was modified in 2014 by National Geographic as an experiment to see what would entice drivers to slow down.
✱ Read a book with 1 AND 5 in the total page count.
Here I Am by Jonathan Safran Foer - (571) - 20/02/2019 - 2/5
3. Drive 2 Miles from the Musical Highway to Tijeras
Tijeras is the southern gateway to the Trail and its mountain communities. The highlight here is the Tijeras Pueblo Archaeological Site. The Pueblo was built in 1313 AD and soon became a thriving community until drought caused it to be completely abandoned by the early 1400s. The museum's self-guided interpretive trail helps you envision the 200 room pueblo with its native gardens.
✱ Read a book with a 2 in the total page count.
Psycho by Robert Bloch - (223) - 03/03/2019 - 4/5
4. Drive 4 Miles from Tijeras to Cedar Crest
Continue north to Cedar Crest, with its charming shops and Mom & Pop cafés. Don't miss the Talking Talons Thrift Shop that helps support a non-profit youth organization working to teach environmental awareness through experiences with nature.
✱ Read a book with a 4 in the total page count.
Piccoli amori by Franz Werfel - (104) - 06/03/2019 - 3/5
5. Drive 6 Miles from Cedar Crest to Sandia Park
Scandia Park is a recreational paradise for outdoor activities including bicycling, hiking and skiing. Take a ride on the longest aerial tramway in the US at 2.7 miles long rising to 10,378 feet with an 11,000 sq mile panoramic view. Or get up close and personal with a herd of Huacaya alpacas at nearby Hollywick Farms.
✱ Read a book with a 6 in the total page count.
Il bosco silenzioso by Wolfram Fleischhauer - (336) - 17/03/2019 - 3/5
6. Drive 1 Mile from Sandia Park to Tinkertown Museum
Our next stop is listed as one of the top 10 small museums in the US and houses the hand-carved miniature collection of the late Ross Ward. Originally created as a traveling exhibit for carnivals, the amazing miniatures are now displayed in this 22 room museum. With rambling walls made out of 50,000 glass bottles and an exterior filled with old western memorabilia, the outside is as much a museum as the wonders found within.
✱ Read a book with a 1 in the total page count.
Il meraviglioso paese oltre la nebbia by Sachiko Kashiwaba - (126) - 21/03/2019 - 3.5/5
7. Drive 12 Miles from Tinkertown Museum to Golden
Blink twice and you might miss the ghost town of Golden, site of the first gold rush west of the Mississippi. Once a booming town with prospectors and saloons, it slowly diminished once the gold disappeared. Today it has a population of 50 and is home to one of the most photographed buildings along the Trail. The San Francisco Catholic Church was built in 1830 and restored by historian Fray Angelico Chavez in the 1960’s.
✱ Read a series #1.
Whose Body? by Dorothy L. Sayers - (Lord Peter Wimsey #1) - 05/04/2019 - 4/5
8. Drive 11 Miles from Golden to Madrid
Madrid’s rich history has taken it from a coal mining town in the 1800’s to today’s distinctive artist community. Take a leisurely stroll down main street enjoying the shops and galleries filled with treasures and funky art. Have lunch at the historical Mine Shaft Tavern and visit the Old Coal Town Museum where you can step into Engine 769 and ring its bell.
✱ Read a series #1 or #11 OR read #11 from your TBR OR read a book with 11 (intact) in the total page count.
9. Drive 4 Miles from Madrid to Cerrillos
Once full of miners who extracted gold and turquoise from the area’s mines, Cerrillos is now a picturesque reminder of the Old West and has served as the backdrop to a dozen films, including Young Guns. The Casa Grande Trading Post is a great stop with deals on turquoise from the owner’s mine, an onsite museum and its very own petting zoo. The nearby State Park has five miles of trails for hikers offering spectacular views as well as safe access to dozens of pre-1900 mines.
✱ Read a series #4 OR read #4 from your TBR OR read a book with a 4 in the total page count.
10. Drive 3 Miles from Cerrillos to Turquoise Trail Sculpture Garden
This outdoor sculpture garden captures
the delicate nature of Origami in museum quality metals. Featuring the compositions of Kevin Box, visitors follow winding paths through 5 acres of dramatic, high desert landscape discovering the beautiful sculpture along the way. The stark environment creates a dramatic backdrop for the artwork evoking a sense of lightness and peace.
✱ Read a series #3 OR read #3 from your TBR OR read a book with a 3 in the total page count.
11. Drive 4 Miles from Sculpture Garden to Lone Butte Area
Located on a high plateau, this area was once a major center for farming and pottery making. Now it is home to several ranches that feature horseback rides to Lone Butte Mountain and local mines. Nearby are two private New Mexico movie ranches where over 100 movies were made. As you drive on, keep your eyes peeled for antelope on the open range in the direction of the mountains.
✱ Read a series #4 OR read #4 from your TBR OR read a book with a 4 in the total page count.
12. Drive 17 Miles from Lone Butte Area to Sante Fe
The trail ends where Route 14 meets Route 66 near Sante Fe, New Mexico’s capital. Given its designation as a UNESCO Creative City for Crafts and Folk Art, with 14 major museums, 250-plus galleries, and more professional artists per capita than any other city in America, exploring the city will keep you busy for days. Along with its decadent spas, great food, and free-flowing margaritas it makes for a perfect stopping place for our trip.
✱ Read a series #1, #7 or #17 OR read #17 from your TBR OR read a book with 1 AND 7 in the total page count.
Thanks for joining Patrizia, Bonita and Marina :)
Riding the Highways: NM Scenic Byway 14To Completion
0/12
**Must be done in order
1. Scenic Byway 14 Starting Point: Old Town Albuquerque
We begin in Old Town Albuquerque, the historic district that dates back to 1706. The old adobe buildings house museums, shops selling Native American handicrafts and the beautiful San Felipe de Neri Church. For a great introduction to our trip, visit the Turquoise Museum to learn the history of the mining of this beautiful stone.
✱ Read a series #1, #4 or #14 OR read #14 from your TBR OR read a book with 1 AND 4 in the total page count.
2. Drive 15 Miles from Old Town to the Singing Highway
Leaving Old Town we head east to one of two Singing Highways in the US. On this 1,300 feet portion of Route 66, the rumble strip groves in the highway clearly play America the Beautiful into your car. But ONLY IF you observe the 45 mph speed limit. The road was modified in 2014 by National Geographic as an experiment to see what would entice drivers to slow down.
✱ Read a series #1, #5 or #15 OR read #15 from your TBR OR read a book with 1 AND 5 in the total page count.
3. Drive 2 Miles from the Musical Highway to Tijeras
Tijeras is the southern gateway to the Trail and its mountain communities. The highlight here is the Tijeras Pueblo Archaeological Site. The Pueblo was built in 1313 AD and soon became a thriving community until drought caused it to be completely abandoned by the early 1400s. The museum's self-guided interpretive trail helps you envision the 200 room pueblo with its native gardens.
✱ Read a series #2 OR read #2 from your TBR OR read a book with a 2 in the total page count.
4. Drive 4 Miles from Tijeras to Cedar Crest
Continue north to Cedar Crest, with its charming shops and Mom & Pop cafés. Don't miss the Talking Talons Thrift Shop that helps support a non-profit youth organization working to teach environmental awareness through experiences with nature.
✱ Read a series #4 OR read #4 from your TBR OR read a book with a 4 in the total page count.
5. Drive 6 Miles from Cedar Crest to Sandia Park
Scandia Park is a recreational paradise for outdoor activities including bicycling, hiking and skiing. Take a ride on the longest aerial tramway in the US at 2.7 miles long rising to 10,378 feet with an 11,000 sq mile panoramic view. Or get up close and personal with a herd of Huacaya alpacas at nearby Hollywick Farms.
✱ Read a series #6 OR read #6 from your TBR OR read a book with a 6 in the total page count.
6. Drive 1 Mile from Sandia Park to Tinkertown Museum
Our next stop is listed as one of the top 10 small museums in the US and houses the hand-carved miniature collection of the late Ross Ward. Originally created as a traveling exhibit for carnivals, the amazing miniatures are now displayed in this 22 room museum. With rambling walls made out of 50,000 glass bottles and an exterior filled with old western memorabilia, the outside is as much a museum as the wonders found within.
✱ Read a series #1 OR read #1 from your TBR OR read a book with a 1 in the total page count.
7. Drive 12 Miles from Tinkertown Museum to Golden
Blink twice and you might miss the ghost town of Golden, site of the first gold rush west of the Mississippi. Once a booming town with prospectors and saloons, it slowly diminished once the gold disappeared. Today it has a population of 50 and is home to one of the most photographed buildings along the Trail. The San Francisco Catholic Church was built in 1830 and restored by historian Fray Angelico Chavez in the 1960’s.
✱ Read a series #1, #2 or #12 OR read #12 from your TBR OR read a book with 1 AND 2 in the total page count.
8. Drive 11 Miles from Golden to Madrid
Madrid’s rich history has taken it from a coal mining town in the 1800’s to today’s distinctive artist community. Take a leisurely stroll down main street enjoying the shops and galleries filled with treasures and funky art. Have lunch at the historical Mine Shaft Tavern and visit the Old Coal Town Museum where you can step into Engine 769 and ring its bell.
✱ Read a series #1 or #11 OR read #11 from your TBR OR read a book with 11 (intact) in the total page count.
9. Drive 4 Miles from Madrid to Cerrillos
Once full of miners who extracted gold and turquoise from the area’s mines, Cerrillos is now a picturesque reminder of the Old West and has served as the backdrop to a dozen films, including Young Guns. The Casa Grande Trading Post is a great stop with deals on turquoise from the owner’s mine, an onsite museum and its very own petting zoo. The nearby State Park has five miles of trails for hikers offering spectacular views as well as safe access to dozens of pre-1900 mines.
✱ Read a series #4 OR read #4 from your TBR OR read a book with a 4 in the total page count.
10. Drive 3 Miles from Cerrillos to Turquoise Trail Sculpture Garden
This outdoor sculpture garden captures
the delicate nature of Origami in museum quality metals. Featuring the compositions of Kevin Box, visitors follow winding paths through 5 acres of dramatic, high desert landscape discovering the beautiful sculpture along the way. The stark environment creates a dramatic backdrop for the artwork evoking a sense of lightness and peace.
✱ Read a series #3 OR read #3 from your TBR OR read a book with a 3 in the total page count.
11. Drive 4 Miles from Sculpture Garden to Lone Butte Area
Located on a high plateau, this area was once a major center for farming and pottery making. Now it is home to several ranches that feature horseback rides to Lone Butte Mountain and local mines. Nearby are two private New Mexico movie ranches where over 100 movies were made. As you drive on, keep your eyes peeled for antelope on the open range in the direction of the mountains.
✱ Read a series #4 OR read #4 from your TBR OR read a book with a 4 in the total page count.
12. Drive 17 Miles from Lone Butte Area to Sante Fe
The trail ends where Route 14 meets Route 66 near Sante Fe, New Mexico’s capital. Given its designation as a UNESCO Creative City for Crafts and Folk Art, with 14 major museums, 250-plus galleries, and more professional artists per capita than any other city in America, exploring the city will keep you busy for days. Along with its decadent spas, great food, and free-flowing margaritas it makes for a perfect stopping place for our trip.
✱ Read a series #1, #7 or #17 OR read #17 from your TBR OR read a book with 1 AND 7 in the total page count.
Finished!NM Scenic Byway 14
January 28, 2019 - ?
Progress: 12/12
1. Scenic Byway 14 Starting Point: Old Town Albuquerque
✱ Read a book with 1 AND 4 in the total page count.
Standing in the Light: The Captive Diary of Catharine Carey Logan, Delaware Valley, Pennsylvania, 1763 by Mary Pope Osborne 2/11/19 (184 pages)
2. Drive 15 Miles from Old Town to the Singing Highway
✱ Read a series #1
The Winner's Curse by Marie Rutkoski 2/28/19
3. Drive 2 Miles from the Musical Highway to Tijeras
✱ Read a series #2
My America: We Are Patriots: Hope's Revolutionary War Diary, Book Two by Kristiana Gregory 3/1/19
4. Drive 4 Miles from Tijeras to Cedar Crest
✱ Read a book with a 4 in the total page count.
Cannons at Dawn: The Second Diary of Abigail Jane Stewart, Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, 1779 by Kristiana Gregory 3/1/19
5. Drive 6 Miles from Cedar Crest to Sandia Park
✱ Read a series #6.
The Bad Queen: Rules and Instructions for Marie-Antoinette by Carolyn Meyer 3/12/19
6. Drive 1 Mile from Sandia Park to Tinkertown Museum
✱ Read a book with a 1 in the total page count.
The Fall of the Blade: A Girl's French Revolution Diary 1792-1794 by Sue Reid 3/12/19
7. Drive 12 Miles from Tinkertown Museum to Golden
✱ Read a book with 1 AND 2 in the total page count.
Felicity: An American Girl by Valerie Tripp 3/12/19
8. Drive 11 Miles from Golden to Madrid
✱ Read a series #1
The Time of the Dark by Barbara Hambly 3/19/19
9. DRIVE 4 MILES FROM MADRID TO CERRILLOS
✱ Read a book with a 4 in the total page count.
A Gathering of Days: A New England Girl's Journal, 1830-32 by Joan W. Blos 4/3/19
10. DRIVE 3 MILES FROM CERRILLOS TO TURQUOISE TRAIL SCULPTURE GARDEN
✱ Read a book with a 3 in the total page count.
Zellie Blake: Lowell, Massachussetts, 1834 by Kathleen Duey 4/8/19
133 pages
11. DRIVE 4 MILES FROM SCULPTURE GARDEN TO LONE BUTTE AREA
✱ Read a book with a 4 in the total page count.
Mill Girl: The Diary of Eliza Helsted, Manchester, 1842-1843 by Sue Reid 4/13/19
224 pages
12. DRIVE 17 MILES FROM LONE BUTTE AREA TO SANTE FE
✱ Read a series #1, #7 or #17 OR read #17 from your TBR OR read a book with 1 AND 7 in the total page count.
Journal of Jedediah Barstow: An Emigrant On The Oregon Trail by Ellen Levine 4/21/19
176 pages
Riding the Highways: NM Scenic Byway 14
Date: February 1, 2019 - To Completion
Completed: 12/12
**Must be done in order
1. Scenic Byway 14 Starting Point: Old Town Albuquerque
✱ Read a series #1, #4 or #14 OR read #14 from your TBR OR read a book with 1 AND 4 in the total page count.
One for the Money by Janet Evanovich 10/02/19
2. Drive 15 Miles from Old Town to the Singing Highway
✱ Read a series #1, #5 or #15 OR read #15 from your TBR OR read a book with 1 AND 5 in the total page count.
Hvis det er by Helle Helle 156 p., 08/03/19
3. Drive 2 Miles from the Musical Highway to Tijeras
✱ Read a series #2 OR read #2 from your TBR OR read a book with a 2 in the total page count.
Bøn om tavshed by Linda Castillo 23/12/18
4. Drive 4 Miles from Tijeras to Cedar Crest
✱ Read a series #4 OR read #4 from your TBR OR read a book with a 4 in the total page count.
Den grænseløse by Jussi Adler-Olsen 546 p., 13/03/19
5. Drive 6 Miles from Cedar Crest to Sandia Park.
✱ Read a series #6 OR read #6 from your TBR OR read a book with a 6 in the total page count.
I satans tjeneste by Tess Gerritsen 27/03/19
6. Drive 1 Mile from Sandia Park to Tinkertown Museum
✱ Read a series #1 OR read #1 from your TBR OR read a book with a 1 in the total page count.
The Dry by Jane Harper 28/03/19
7. Drive 12 Miles from Tinkertown Museum to Golden
✱ Read a series #1, #2 or #12 OR read #12 from your TBR OR read a book with 1 AND 2 in the total page count.
Every Heart a Doorway by Seanan McGuire 29/03/19
8. Drive 11 Miles from Golden to Madrid
✱ Read a series #1 or #11 OR read #11 from your TBR OR read a book with 11 (intact) in the total page count.
Aftalt spil by Elle Kennedy 13/04/19
9. Drive 4 Miles from Madrid to Cerrillos
✱ Read a series #4 OR read #4 from your TBR OR read a book with a 4 in the total page count.
Beneath the Sugar Sky by Seanan McGuire 174 p., 05/05/19
10. Drive 3 Miles from Cerrillos to Turquoise Trail Sculpture Garden
✱ Read a series #3 OR read #3 from your TBR OR read a book with a 3 in the total page count.
A Clash of Kings by George R.R. Martin 913 p., 26/05/19
11. Drive 4 Miles from Sculpture Garden to Lone Butte Area
✱ Read a series #4 OR read #4 from your TBR OR read a book with a 4 in the total page count.
Toner i natten by Jojo Moyes 448 p., 07/06/19
12. Drive 17 Miles from Lone Butte Area to Sante Fe
✱ Read a series #1, #7 or #17 OR read #17 from your TBR OR read a book with 1 AND 7 in the total page count.
Et studie i rødt by Arthur Conan Doyle 172 p., 08/06/19
Enjoy your trip Sarah & Marina!!
Riding the Highways: NM Scenic Byway 14Completed: 12/12
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IMPORTANT: Tasks MUST be completed IN ORDER. Task #1 needs to be completed before moving on to Task #2 and so on. It is a road trip and you can’t hop around.
1. Scenic Byway 14 Starting Point: Old Town Albuquerque
Commercial Photography We begin in Old Town Albuquerque, the historic district that dates back to 1706. The old adobe buildings house museums, shops selling Native American handicrafts and the beautiful San Felipe de Neri Church. For a great introduction to our trip, visit the Turquoise Museum to learn the history of the mining of this beautiful stone.
✱ Read a series #1, #4 or #14 OR read #14 from your TBR OR read a book with 1 AND 4 in the total page count.
Magic Bite by Leia Stone & Lucia Ashta 2/3
2. Drive 15 Miles from Old Town to the Singing Highway
Commercial Photography Leaving Old Town we head east to one of two Singing Highways in the US. On this 1,300 feet portion of Route 66, the rumble strip groves in the highway clearly play America the Beautiful into your car. But ONLY IF you observe the 45 mph speed limit. The road was modified in 2014 by National Geographic as an experiment to see what would entice drivers to slow down.
✱ Read a series #5 or #15 OR read #15 from your TBR OR read a book with 1 AND 5 in the total page count.
Drink Deep by Chloe Neill 2/4
3. Drive 2 Miles from the Musical Highway to Tijeras
Commercial Photography Tijeras is the southern gateway to the Trail and
its mountain communities. The highlight here is the Tijeras Pueblo Archaeological Site. The Pueblo was built in 1313 AD and soon became a thriving community until drought caused it to be completely abandoned by the early 1400s. The museum's self-guided interpretive trail helps you envision the 200 room pueblo with its native gardens.
✱ Read a series #2 OR read #2 from your TBR OR read a book with a 2 in the total page count.
Honour Bound by Helen Harper 2/6
4. Drive 4 Miles from Tijeras to Cedar Crest
Commercial Photography Continue north to Cedar Crest, with its charming shops and Mom & Pop cafés. Don't miss the Talking Talons Thrift Shop that helps support a non-profit youth organization working to teach environmental awareness through experiences with nature.
✱ Read a series #4 OR read #4 from your TBR OR read a book with a 4 in the total page count.
Promise Me You by Marina Adair 2/7
5. Drive 6 Miles from Cedar Crest to Sandia Park
Commercial Photography Scandia Park is a recreational paradise for outdoor activities including bicycling, hiking and skiing. Take a ride on the longest aerial tramway in the US at 2.7 miles long rising to 10,378 feet with an 11,000 sq mile panoramic view. Or get up close and personal with a herd of Huacaya alpacas at nearby Hollywick Farms.
✱ Read a series #6 OR read #6 from your TBR OR read a book with a 6 in the total page count.
Artifact by Gigi Pandian 2/9
6. Drive 1 Mile from Sandia Park to Tinkertown Museum
Commercial Photography Our next stop is listed as one of the top
10 small museums in the US and houses the hand-carved miniature collection of the
late Ross Ward. Originally created as a traveling exhibit for carnivals, the amazing miniatures are now displayed in this 22 room museum. With rambling walls made
out of 50,000 glass bottles and an exterior filled with old western memorabilia, the outside is as much a museum as the wonders found within.
✱ Read a series #1 OR read #1 from your TBR OR read a book with a 1 in the total page count.
Wicked Times by Lily Harper Hart 2/9
7. Drive 12 Miles from Tinkertown Museum to Golden
Commercial Photography Blink twice and you might miss the ghost town
of Golden, site of the first gold rush west of the Mississippi. Once a booming town with prospectors and saloons, it slowly diminished once the gold disappeared. Today it has a population of 50 and is home to one of the most photographed buildings along the Trail. The San Francisco Catholic Church was built in 1830 and restored by historian Fray Angelico Chavez in the 1960’s.
✱ Read a series #1, #2 or #12 OR read #12 from your TBR OR read a book with 1 AND 2 in the total page count.
Adventures of a Vegan Vamp by Cate Lawley 2/10
8. Drive 11 Miles from Golden to Madrid
Commercial Photography Madrid’s rich history has taken it from a coal mining town in the 1800’s to today’s distinctive artist community. Take a leisurely stroll down main street enjoying the shops and galleries filled with treasures and funky art. Have lunch at the historical Mine Shaft Tavern and visit the Old Coal Town Museum where you can step into Engine 769 and ring its bell.
✱ Read a series #1 or #11 OR read #11 from your TBR OR read a book with 11 (intact) in the total page count.
Lengths by Steph Campbell 2/12
9. Drive 4 Miles from Madrid to Cerrillos
Commercial Photography Once full of miners who extracted gold and turquoise from the area’s mines, Cerrillos is now a picturesque reminder of the Old West and has served as the backdrop to a dozen films, including Young Guns. The Casa Grande Trading Post is a great stop with deals on turquoise from the owner’s mine, an onsite museum and its very own petting zoo. The nearby State Park has five miles of trails for hikers offering spectacular views as well as safe access to dozens of pre-1900 mines.
✱ Read a series #4 OR read #4 from your TBR OR read a book with a 4 in the total page count.
Not the Duke’s Darling by Elizabeth Hoyt 2/12
10. Drive 3 Miles from Cerrillos to Turquoise Trail Sculpture Garden
Commercial Photography This outdoor sculpture garden captures
the delicate nature of Origami in museum quality metals. Featuring the compositions
of Kevin Box, visitors follow winding paths through 5 acres of dramatic, high desert landscape discovering the beautiful sculpture along the way. The stark environment creates a dramatic backdrop for the artwork evoking a sense of lightness and peace.
✱ Read a series #3 OR read #3 from your TBR OR read a book with a 3 in the total page count.
The Accidental Mistress by Merry Farmer 2/15
11. Drive 4 Miles from Sculpture Garden to Lone Butte Area
Commercial Photography Located on a high plateau, this area was once a major center for farming and pottery making. Now it is home to several ranches that feature horseback rides to Lone Butte Mountain and local mines. Nearby are two private New Mexico movie ranches where over 100 movies were made. As you drive on, keep your eyes peeled for antelope on the open range in the direction of the mountains.
✱ Read a series #4 OR read #4 from your TBR OR read a book with a 4 in the total page count.
Wait With Me by Amy Daws 2/16
12. Drive 17 Miles from Lone Butte Area to Sante Fe
Commercial Photography The trail ends where Route 14 meets Route 66 near Sante Fe, New Mexico’s capital. Given its designation as a UNESCO Creative City for Crafts and Folk Art, with 14 major museums, 250-plus galleries, and more professional artists per capita than any other city in America, exploring the city will keep you busy for days. Along with its decadent spas, great food, and free-flowing margaritas it makes for a perfect stopping place for our trip.
✱ Read a series #1, #7 or #17 OR read #17 from your TBR OR read a book with 1 AND 7 in the total page count.
Spell on Earth by Leighann Dobbs 2/20
**Must be done in order1. Scenic Byway 14 Starting Point: Old Town Albuquerque
✱ Read a series #1, #4 or #14 OR read #14 from your TBR OR read a book with 1 AND 4 in the total page count.
The Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax 2/1 #1
2. Drive 15 Miles from Old Town to the Singing Highway
✱ Read a series #1, #5 or #15 OR read #15 from your TBR OR read a book with 1 AND 5 in the total page count.
The Moon in the Palace 2/10 #1
3. Drive 2 Miles from the Musical Highway to Tijeras
✱ Read a series #2 OR read #2 from your TBR OR read a book with a 2 in the total page count.
The Man Who Spoke Snakish 2/12 442p
4. Drive 4 Miles from Tijeras to Cedar Crest
✱ Read a series #4 OR read #4 from your TBR OR read a book with a 4 in the total page count.
Papillon 2/19 544p
5. Drive 6 Miles from Cedar Crest to Sandia Park
✱ Read a series #6 OR read #6 from your TBR OR read a book with a 6 in the total page count.
Surrender the Heart 2/23 368p
6. Drive 1 Mile from Sandia Park to Tinkertown Museum
✱ Read a series #1 OR read #1 from your TBR OR read a book with a 1 in the total page count.
In the Darkness 2/23 314p
7. Drive 12 Miles from Tinkertown Museum to Golden
✱ Read a series #1, #2 or #12 OR read #12 from your TBR OR read a book with 1 AND 2 in the total page count.
Hades 3/16 #1
8. Drive 11 Miles from Golden to Madrid
✱ Read a series #1 or #11 OR read #11 from your TBR OR read a book with 11 (intact) in the total page count.
Empress 3/30 #1
9. Drive 4 Miles from Madrid to Cerrillos
✱ Read a series #4 OR read #4 from your TBR OR read a book with a 4 in the total page count.
A New Kind of Monster: The Secret Life and Chilling Crimes of Colonel Russell Williams 3/31 304 p
10. Drive 3 Miles from Cerrillos to Turquoise Trail Sculpture Garden
✱ Read a series #3 OR read #3 from your TBR OR read a book with a 3 in the total page count.
A Serial Killer's Daughter: My Story of Faith, Love, and Overcoming 4/1 336 p
11. Drive 4 Miles from Sculpture Garden to Lone Butte Area
✱ Read a series #4 OR read #4 from your TBR OR read a book with a 4 in the total page count.
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 4/4 294p
12. Drive 17 Miles from Lone Butte Area to Sante Fe
✱ Read a series #1, #7 or #17 OR read #17 from your TBR OR read a book with 1 AND 7 in the total page count.
The Lost Queen 4/7 #1
Riding the Highways: NM Scenic Byway 14Timeframe: 2/1/19 to 3/27/19
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1. Scenic Byway 14 Starting Point: Old Town Albuquerque - Series #1 - Spider's Bite by Jennifer Estep - 2/7/19 ♥♥♥♥ (#1 Elemental Assassin)
2. Drive 15 Miles from Old Town to the Singing Highway - Series #1 - Real by Katy Evans - 2/9/19 ♥♥♥ (#1 Real)
3. Drive 2 Miles from the Musical Highway to Tijeras - With a 2 in the total page count - 192 pgs - Hungry: Lessons Learned on the Journey from Fat to Thin by Allen Zadoff - 2/14/19 ♥♥♥♥♥
4. Drive 4 Miles from Tijeras to Cedar Crest - With a 4 in the total page count - 374 pgs - Far from the Tree by Robin Benway - 2/21/19 ♥♥♥♥
5. Drive 6 Miles from Cedar Crest to Sandia Park - With a 6 in the total page count - 262 pgs - Stripped Bare by Emma Hart - 2/27/19 ♥♥♥♥
6. Drive 1 Mile from Sandia Park to Tinkertown Museum - Series #1 - Eggs in Purgatory by Laura Childs - 2/28/19 ♥♥♥♥ (#1 Cackleberry Club)
7. Drive 12 Miles from Tinkertown Museum to Golden - Series #2 - Unplugged by Lois Greiman - 3/3/19 ♥♥♥♥ (#2 Chrissy McMullen)
8. Drive 11 Miles from Golden to Madrid - Series #1 - Fated by Rebecca Zanetti - 3/4/19 ♥♥♥ (#1 Dark Protectors)
9. Drive 4 Miles from Madrid to Cerrillo - With a 4 in the total page count - 224 pgs - One, Two, Buckle My Shoe by Agatha Christie - 3/14/19 ♥♥♥♥
10. Drive 3 Miles from Cerrillos to Turquoise Trail Sculpture Garden - With a 3 in the total page count - 230 pgs - The Year 1000: What Life Was Like at the Turn of the First Millennium by Robert Lacey - 3/17/19 ♥♥♥♥
11. Drive 4 Miles from Sculpture Garden to Lone Butte Area - With a 4 in the total page count - 481 pgs - Kiss the Girls by James Patterson - 3/20/19 ♥♥♥♥
12. Drive 17 Miles from Lone Butte Area to Sante Fe - Series #1 - Cancun by Kimberly Fox - 3/27/19 ♥♥♥ (#1 Bad Boys on the Beach)
*****CHALLENGE COMPLETE 3/27/19******
I'm in!Riding the Highways: NM Scenic Byway 14
Start Date: 2/1/19
Completed: 12/12
100+ pages, complete tasks in order, re-post when finished
1. Scenic Byway 14 Starting Point: Old Town Albuquerque
Read a series #1. The Heist by Janet Evanovich & Lee Goldberg 5* 2/2 - Fox & O'Hare #1
2. Drive 15 Miles from Old Town to the Singing Highway
Read a series #1. Model Spy by Shannon Greenland 6* 2/6 - The Specialists #1
3. Drive 2 Miles from the Musical Highway to Tijeras
Read a series #2 OR read a book with a 2 in the total page count. The Chase by Janet Evanovich & Lee Goldberg 4* 2/8 - Fox & O'Hare #2 & 322 pages :-)
4. Drive 4 Miles from Tijeras to Cedar Crest
Read a series #4. Deadly Conditions by Jeff Carson 4* 2/10 David Wolf #4
5. Drive 6 Miles from Cedar Crest to Sandia Park
Read a book with a 6 in the total page count. Knast oder Kühlfach=Morgue Drawer: Clink or Cooler? by Jutta Profijt 5* 2/12 - 336 pages
6. Drive 1 Mile from Sandia Park to Tinkertown Museum
Read a series #1. Don't Tell by Karen Rose 4* 2/13 Romantic Suspsense #1
7. Drive 12 Miles from Tinkertown Museum to Golden
Read a series #2. Have You Seen Her? by Karen Rose 4* 2/15 RS #2
8. Drive 11 Miles from Golden to Madrid
Read a series #1. Chasing Luck book 1 of Serendipity Boxed Set by Brinda Berry 3* 2/17 Serendipity #1
9. Drive 4 Miles from Madrid to Cerrillos
Read a book with a 4 in the total page count. Ran an die Nähmaschine!: Schritt für Schritt und ganz entspannt zur eigenen Kleidung=Girl with a Sewing Machine: The no-fuss guide to making and adapting your own clothes by Jenniffer Taylor 5* 2/17 - 144 pages
10. Drive 3 Miles from Cerrillos to Turquoise Trail Sculpture Garden
Read a book with a 3 in the total page count. Gotcha! by Christie Craig 3* 2/23 - 354 pages
11. Drive 4 Miles from Sculpture Garden to Lone Butte Area
Read a book with a 4 in the total page count. Macaron Murder by Harper Lin 4* 2/24 - 154 pages
12. Drive 17 Miles from Lone Butte Area to Sante Fe
Read a series #1. Wyprzedaż snów by Marzena Rogalska 6* 2/28 Wyprzedaż snów #1 - lit. transl: Sellout Of Dreams
NEW MEXICO SCENIC BYWAY 14Dates: 2/1/2019 -11/23/2019
COMPLETED
1. SCENIC BYWAY 14 STARTING POINT: OLD TOWN ALBUQUERQUE
✱ Read a series #1-Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling-Finished 3/30/2019***** (#1 Harry Potter Series)
2. DRIVE 15 MILES FROM OLD TOWN TO THE SINGING HIGHWAY
✱ Read a series #5-A New Song by Jan Karon-Finished 4/6/2019**** (#5 Mitford Series)
3. DRIVE 2 MILES FROM THE MUSICAL HIGHWAY TO TIJERAS
✱ Read a series #2-Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling-Finished 4/11/2019****
4. DRIVE 4 MILES FROM TIJERAS TO CEDAR CREST
✱ Read a book with a 4 in the total page count-I'm a Stranger Here Myself: Notes on Returning to America After Twenty Years Away by Bill Bryson-Finished 4/21/2019**** (304 Pages)
5. DRIVE 6 MILES FROM CEDAR CREST TO SANDIA PARK
✱ Read a series #6 OR read a book with a 6 in the total page count-A Common Life: The Wedding Story by Jan Karon-Finished 4/28/2019*** (#6 in Mitford Series AND has 186 pages)
6. DRIVE 1 MILE FROM SANDIA PARK TO TINKERTOWN MUSEUM
✱ Read a book with a 1 in the total page countThe Perfect Comeback of Caroline Jacobs by Matthew Dicks-Finished 5/23/2019**** (216 Pages)
7. DRIVE 12 MILES FROM TINKERTOWN MUSEUM TO GOLDEN
✱ Read a series #1, #2 or #12-Dangerous Minds by Janet Evanovich-Finished 7/17/2019*** (#2 in Knight and Moon Series)
8. DRIVE 11 MILES FROM GOLDEN TO MADRID
✱ Read a series #1 or #11-The Heist by Janet Evanovich-Finished 8/9/2019**** (#1 O'Hare & Fox Series)
9. DRIVE 4 MILES FROM MADRID TO CERRILLOS
✱ Read a book with a 4 in the total page count-Route 66 Still Kicks: Driving America's Main Street by Rick Antonson-Finished 8/10/2019****(384 Pages)
10. DRIVE 3 MILES FROM CERRILLOS TO TURQUOISE TRAIL SCULPTURE GARDEN
✱ Read a book with a 3 in the total page count-Tempting Fate by Jane Green-Finished 8/24/2019** (352 Pages)
11. DRIVE 4 MILES FROM SCULPTURE GARDEN TO LONE BUTTE AREA
✱ Read a a book with a 4 in the total page count-The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren-Finished 8/25/2019****(400 Pages)
12. DRIVE 17 MILES FROM LONE BUTTE AREA TO SANTE FE
✱ Read a series #1, #7 or #17-Rest Ye Murdered Gentlemen by Vicki Delany-Finished 11/23/2019*** (#1 in Christmas Year-Round Mystery Series)
Welcome! I think I have all the newbies linked up. Enjoy your trip :)
*****COMPLETED 6/21/19*****Riding the Highways: NM Scenic Byway 14
To Completion
12/12
**Must be done in order
✔1. Scenic Byway 14 Starting Point: Old Town Albuquerque
We begin in Old Town Albuquerque, the historic district that dates back to 1706. The old adobe buildings house museums, shops selling Native American handicrafts and the beautiful San Felipe de Neri Church. For a great introduction to our trip, visit the Turquoise Museum to learn the history of the mining of this beautiful stone.
✱ Read a series #1, #4 or #14 OR read #14 from your TBR OR read a book with 1 AND 4 in the total page count.- The Curriculum Vitae of Aurora Ortiz by Almudena Solana 2/15/19 - 147 p.
✔2. Drive 15 Miles from Old Town to the Singing Highway
Leaving Old Town we head east to one of two Singing Highways in the US. On this 1,300 feet portion of Route 66, the rumble strip groves in the highway clearly play America the Beautiful into your car. But ONLY IF you observe the 45 mph speed limit. The road was modified in 2014 by National Geographic as an experiment to see what would entice drivers to slow down.
✱ Read a series #1, #5 or #15 OR read #15 from your TBR OR read a book with 1 AND 5 in the total page count.- Concrete by Thomas Bernhard 2/22/19 156p.
✔3. Drive 2 Miles from the Musical Highway to Tijeras
Tijeras is the southern gateway to the Trail and its mountain communities. The highlight here is the Tijeras Pueblo Archaeological Site. The Pueblo was built in 1313 AD and soon became a thriving community until drought caused it to be completely abandoned by the early 1400s. The museum's self-guided interpretive trail helps you envision the 200 room pueblo with its native gardens.
✱ Read a series #2 - Through the Looking-Glass and What Alice Found There by Lewis Carroll 3/9/19
OR read #2 from your TBR OR read a book with a 2 in the total page count.
✔4. Drive 4 Miles from Tijeras to Cedar Crest
Continue north to Cedar Crest, with its charming shops and Mom & Pop cafés. Don't miss the Talking Talons Thrift Shop that helps support a non-profit youth organization working to teach environmental awareness through experiences with nature.
✱ Read a series #4 OR read #4 from your TBR OR read a book with a 4 in the total page count.- Ru by Kim Thúy 3/15/19 141p.
✔5. Drive 6 Miles from Cedar Crest to Sandia Park
Scandia Park is a recreational paradise for outdoor activities including bicycling, hiking and skiing. Take a ride on the longest aerial tramway in the US at 2.7 miles long rising to 10,378 feet with an 11,000 sq mile panoramic view. Or get up close and personal with a herd of Huacaya alpacas at nearby Hollywick Farms.
✱ Read a series #6 OR read #6 from your TBR OR read a book with a 6 in the total page count.- Sexing the Cherry by Jeanette Winterson 4/4/19- 167 p.
✔6. Drive 1 Mile from Sandia Park to Tinkertown Museum
Our next stop is listed as one of the top 10 small museums in the US and houses the hand-carved miniature collection of the late Ross Ward. Originally created as a traveling exhibit for carnivals, the amazing miniatures are now displayed in this 22 room museum. With rambling walls made out of 50,000 glass bottles and an exterior filled with old western memorabilia, the outside is as much a museum as the wonders found within.
✱ Read a series #1 OR read #1 from your TBR OR read a book with a 1 in the total page count.- .The Private Dining-room and Other Verses by Ogden Nash 169p. 4/9/19
✔7. Drive 12 Miles from Tinkertown Museum to Golden
Blink twice and you might miss the ghost town of Golden, site of the first gold rush west of the Mississippi. Once a booming town with prospectors and saloons, it slowly diminished once the gold disappeared. Today it has a population of 50 and is home to one of the most photographed buildings along the Trail. The San Francisco Catholic Church was built in 1830 and restored by historian Fray Angelico Chavez in the 1960’s.
✱ Read a series #1, #2 or #12 OR read #12 from your TBR OR read a book with 1 AND 2 in the total page count.- # 2 in series-The Player of Games by Iain M. Banks 5/3/19
✔8. Drive 11 Miles from Golden to Madrid
Madrid’s rich history has taken it from a coal mining town in the 1800’s to today’s distinctive artist community. Take a leisurely stroll down main street enjoying the shops and galleries filled with treasures and funky art. Have lunch at the historical Mine Shaft Tavern and visit the Old Coal Town Museum where you can step into Engine 769 and ring its bell.
✱ Read a series #1 or #11 OR read #11 from your TBR OR read a book with 11 (intact) in the total page count.- An Unobstructed View: A Personal Journey from Illinois to Arizona by Mark Johnson 5/13/19-114 pages
✔9. Drive 4 Miles from Madrid to Cerrillos
Once full of miners who extracted gold and turquoise from the area’s mines, Cerrillos is now a picturesque reminder of the Old West and has served as the backdrop to a dozen films, including Young Guns. The Casa Grande Trading Post is a great stop with deals on turquoise from the owner’s mine, an onsite museum and its very own petting zoo. The nearby State Park has five miles of trails for hikers offering spectacular views as well as safe access to dozens of pre-1900 mines.
✱ Read a series #4 OR read #4 from your TBR OR read a book with a 4 in the total page count.- Loitering with Intentby Muriel Spark 5/22/19- 224 pages.
✔10. Drive 3 Miles from Cerrillos to Turquoise Trail Sculpture Garden
This outdoor sculpture garden captures
the delicate nature of Origami in museum quality metals. Featuring the compositions of Kevin Box, visitors follow winding paths through 5 acres of dramatic, high desert landscape discovering the beautiful sculpture along the way. The stark environment creates a dramatic backdrop for the artwork evoking a sense of lightness and peace.
✱ Read a series #3 OR read #3 from your TBR OR read a book with a 3 in the total page count.- Yasmina Khadra- Morituri 6/2/19- 137 pages
✔11. Drive 4 Miles from Sculpture Garden to Lone Butte Area
Located on a high plateau, this area was once a major center for farming and pottery making. Now it is home to several ranches that feature horseback rides to Lone Butte Mountain and local mines. Nearby are two private New Mexico movie ranches where over 100 movies were made. As you drive on, keep your eyes peeled for antelope on the open range in the direction of the mountains.
✱ Read a series #4 OR read #4 from your TBR OR read a book with a 4 in the total page count.- Moonraker by Ian Fleming 6/6/19- 247p.
✔12. Drive 17 Miles from Lone Butte Area to Sante Fe
The trail ends where Route 14 meets Route 66 near Sante Fe, New Mexico’s capital. Given its designation as a UNESCO Creative City for Crafts and Folk Art, with 14 major museums, 250-plus galleries, and more professional artists per capita than any other city in America, exploring the city will keep you busy for days. Along with its decadent spas, great food, and free-flowing margaritas it makes for a perfect stopping place for our trip.
✱ Read a series #1, #7 or #17 OR read #17 from your TBR OR read a book with 1 AND 7 in the total page count.- Series #1-The Quiche of Death by M.C. Beaton 6/21/19
Riding the Highways - NM Turquoise TrailBegins: 01Feb19 / Ends: OPEN
12 / 12 tasks completed
**MUST be done IN ORDER**
1. Scenic Byway 14 Starting Point: Old Town Albuquerque ✱ Read a series #4 - For Everything a Season ✔ – 06Feb19
2. Drive 15 Miles from Old Town to the Singing Highway ✱ Read a series #1 - The Little Old Lady Who Broke All the Rules ✔ – 09Feb19
3. Drive 2 Miles from the Musical Highway to Tijeras ✱ Read a book with a 2 in the total page count - 192 pg - The End of the Affair ✔ – 15Feb19
4. Drive 4 Miles from Tijeras to Cedar Crest ✱ Read a book with a 4 in the total page count - 479 p - China Rich Girlfriend ✔ – 26Feb19
5. Drive 6 Miles from Cedar Crest to Sandia Park ✱ Read a book with a 6 in the total page count - 226 p - My Sister, the Serial Killer ✔ – 07Mar19
6. Drive 1 Mile from Sandia Park to Tinkertown Museum ✱ Read a #1 from your TBR - Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine ✔ – 15Mar19
7. Drive 12 Miles from Tinkertown Museum to Golden ✱ Read a series #2 - A Broth of Betrayal ✔ – 27Mar19
8. Drive 11 Miles from Golden to Madrid ✱ Read #11 from your TBR - Pachinko ✔ – 05Apr19
9. Drive 4 Miles from Madrid to Cerrillos ✱ Read #4 from your TBR - My Brilliant Friend ✔ - 15Apr19
10. Drive 3 Miles from Cerrillos to Turquoise Trail Sculpture Garden ✱ Read a book with a 3 in the total page count - 320 p - Fascism: A Warning ✔ - 19April19
11. Drive 4 Miles from Sculpture Garden to Lone Butte Area ✱ Read a series #4 - Murder Most Frothy ✔ - 01May19
12. Drive 17 Miles from Lone Butte Area to Sante Fe ✱ Read a series #1 - A Deadly Grind ✔ - 04May19
Riding the Highways: NM Scenic Byway 14February 1, 2019 - To Completion
1. Scenic Byway 14 Starting Point: Old Town Albuquerque
✱ Read a series #1, #4 or #14 OR read #14 from your TBR OR read a book with 1 AND 4 in the total page count.
Hannah's Hope Karen Kingsbury 02/03/19 Series book #42. Drive 15 Miles from Old Town to the Singing Highway
✱ Read a series #1, #5 or #15 OR read #15 from your TBR OR read a book with 1 AND 5 in the total page count.
The Long Earth Terry Pratchett 02/04/19 Series book #13. Drive 2 Miles from the Musical Highway to Tijeras
✱ Read a series #2 OR read #2 from your TBR OR read a book with a 2 in the total page count.
Scaredy Kat Elizabeth Cody Kimmel 02/06/19 Series book #24. Drive 4 Miles from Tijeras to Cedar Crest
✱ Read a series #4 OR read #4 from your TBR OR read a book with a 4 in the total page count.
The Other Woman Sandie Jones 02/07/19 304 Pages5. Drive 6 Miles from Cedar Crest to Sandia Park
✱ Read a series #6 OR read #6 from your TBR OR read a book with a 6 in the total page count.
Phantom Evil Heather Graham 02/08/19 368 pages6. Drive 1 Mile from Sandia Park to Tinkertown Museum
✱ Read a series #1 OR read #1 from your TBR OR read a book with a 1 in the total page count.
The Cove Catherine Coulter 02/12/197. Drive 12 Miles from Tinkertown Museum to Golden
✱ Read a series #1, #2 or #12 OR read #12 from your TBR OR read a book with 1 AND 2 in the total page count.
The Guise of Another Allen Eskens 02/27/198. Drive 11 Miles from Golden to Madrid
✱ Read a series #1 or #11 OR read #11 from your TBR OR read a book with 11 (intact) in the total page count.
The Keeper of Lost Causes Jussi Adler-Olsen 03/07/19 series book #19. Drive 4 Miles from Madrid to Cerrillos
✱ Read a series #4 OR read #4 from your TBR OR read a book with a 4 in the total page count.
The Circle Dave Eggers 03/19/19 493 pages10. Drive 3 Miles from Cerrillos to Turquoise Trail Sculpture Garden
✱ Read a series #3 OR read #3 from your TBR OR read a book with a 3 in the total page count.
Dark Road to Darjeeling Deanna Raybourn 03/21/19 388 pages11. Drive 4 Miles from Sculpture Garden to Lone Butte Area
✱ Read a series #4 OR read #4 from your TBR OR read a book with a 4 in the total page count.
The Edge Catherine Coulter 03/30/19 series book # 412. Drive 17 Miles from Lone Butte Area to Sante Fe
✱ Read a series #1, #7 or #17 OR read #17 from your TBR OR read a book with 1 AND 7 in the total page count.
Eleventh Hour Catherine Coulter 04/08/19 series book #7
Riding the Highways: NM Scenic Byway 14Duration: 2/1/19 - ???
Progress: 12/12
**Must be done in order
1. Scenic Byway 14 Starting Point: Old Town Albuquerque
We begin in Old Town Albuquerque, the historic district that dates back to 1706. The old adobe buildings house museums, shops selling Native American handicrafts and the beautiful San Felipe de Neri Church. For a great introduction to our trip, visit the Turquoise Museum to learn the history of the mining of this beautiful stone.
✱ Read a series #1, #4 or #14
Wild Game by Alisa Woods 2/1/19
2. Drive 15 Miles from Old Town to the Singing Highway
Leaving Old Town we head east to one of two Singing Highways in the US. On this 1,300 feet portion of Route 66, the rumble strip groves in the highway clearly play America the Beautiful into your car. But ONLY IF you observe the 45 mph speed limit. The road was modified in 2014 by National Geographic as an experiment to see what would entice drivers to slow down.
✱ Read a series #1,#5 or #15
On Demon Wings by Karina Halle 2/3/19
3. Drive 2 Miles from the Musical Highway to Tijeras
Tijeras is the southern gateway to the Trail and its mountain communities. The highlight here is the Tijeras Pueblo Archaeological Site. The Pueblo was built in 1313 AD and soon became a thriving community until drought caused it to be completely abandoned by the early 1400s. The museum's self-guided interpretive trail helps you envision the 200 room pueblo with its native gardens.
✱ Read a series #2
Changeling by Yasmine Galenorn 2/7/19
4. Drive 4 Miles from Tijeras to Cedar Crest
Continue north to Cedar Crest, with its charming shops and Mom & Pop cafés. Don't miss the Talking Talons Thrift Shop that helps support a non-profit youth organization working to teach environmental awareness through experiences with nature.
✱ Read a series #4
My Ghostly Valentine by Ani Gonzalez 2/8/19
5. Drive 6 Miles from Cedar Crest to Sandia Park
Scandia Park is a recreational paradise for outdoor activities including bicycling, hiking and skiing. Take a ride on the longest aerial tramway in the US at 2.7 miles long rising to 10,378 feet with an 11,000 sq mile panoramic view. Or get up close and personal with a herd of Huacaya alpacas at nearby Hollywick Farms.
✱ Read a series #6
Into the Hollow by Karina Halle 2/8/19
6. Drive 1 Mile from Sandia Park to Tinkertown Museum
Our next stop is listed as one of the top 10 small museums in the US and houses the hand-carved miniature collection of the late Ross Ward. Originally created as a traveling exhibit for carnivals, the amazing miniatures are now displayed in this 22 room museum. With rambling walls made out of 50,000 glass bottles and an exterior filled with old western memorabilia, the outside is as much a museum as the wonders found within.
✱ Read a book with a 1 in the total page count. - 251 Pages
The Skeleton in the Closet by Angie Fox 2/13/19
7. Drive 12 Miles from Tinkertown Museum to Golden
Blink twice and you might miss the ghost town of Golden, site of the first gold rush west of the Mississippi. Once a booming town with prospectors and saloons, it slowly diminished once the gold disappeared. Today it has a population of 50 and is home to one of the most photographed buildings along the Trail. The San Francisco Catholic Church was built in 1830 and restored by historian Fray Angelico Chavez in the 1960’s.
✱ Read a series #1, #2 or #12
Rendezvous With Yesterday by Dianne Duvall 2/10/19
8. Drive 11 Miles from Golden to Madrid
Madrid’s rich history has taken it from a coal mining town in the 1800’s to today’s distinctive artist community. Take a leisurely stroll down main street enjoying the shops and galleries filled with treasures and funky art. Have lunch at the historical Mine Shaft Tavern and visit the Old Coal Town Museum where you can step into Engine 769 and ring its bell.
✱ Read a series #1 or #11
At the Cowboy's Mercy by Emma Jay 2/25/19
9. Drive 4 Miles from Madrid to Cerrillos
Once full of miners who extracted gold and turquoise from the area’s mines, Cerrillos is now a picturesque reminder of the Old West and has served as the backdrop to a dozen films, including Young Guns. The Casa Grande Trading Post is a great stop with deals on turquoise from the owner’s mine, an onsite museum and its very own petting zoo. The nearby State Park has five miles of trails for hikers offering spectacular views as well as safe access to dozens of pre-1900 mines.
✱ Read a book with a 4 in the total page count. - 240 Pages
Why Not Me? by Mindy Kaling 2/27/19
10. Drive 3 Miles from Cerrillos to Turquoise Trail Sculpture Garden
This outdoor sculpture garden captures
the delicate nature of Origami in museum quality metals. Featuring the compositions of Kevin Box, visitors follow winding paths through 5 acres of dramatic, high desert landscape discovering the beautiful sculpture along the way. The stark environment creates a dramatic backdrop for the artwork evoking a sense of lightness and peace.
✱ Read a book with a 3 in the total page count. - 433 Pages
Inferno by Devin Fontaine 3/5/19
11. Drive 4 Miles from Sculpture Garden to Lone Butte Area
Located on a high plateau, this area was once a major center for farming and pottery making. Now it is home to several ranches that feature horseback rides to Lone Butte Mountain and local mines. Nearby are two private New Mexico movie ranches where over 100 movies were made. As you drive on, keep your eyes peeled for antelope on the open range in the direction of the mountains.
✱ Read a book with a 4 in the total page count. - 148 Pages
Twice the Growl by Milly Taiden 3/6/19
12. Drive 17 Miles from Lone Butte Area to Sante Fe
The trail ends where Route 14 meets Route 66 near Sante Fe, New Mexico’s capital. Given its designation as a UNESCO Creative City for Crafts and Folk Art, with 14 major museums, 250-plus galleries, and more professional artists per capita than any other city in America, exploring the city will keep you busy for days. Along with its decadent spas, great food, and free-flowing margaritas it makes for a perfect stopping place for our trip.
✱ Read a series #1, #7 or #17
Hard Corps by Scott Hildreth 3/11/19
That was fun once again and I don't believe it I've made it in one month. My little car's already waiting for the next challenge to go *grins*Riding the Highways: NM Scenic Byway 14
Start Date: 2/1/19
Completed: 12/12
1. Scenic Byway 14 Starting Point: Old Town Albuquerque
Read a series #1. The Heist by Janet Evanovich & Lee Goldberg 5* 2/2 - Fox & O'Hare #1
2. Drive 15 Miles from Old Town to the Singing Highway
Read a series #1. Model Spy by Shannon Greenland 6* 2/6 - The Specialists #1
3. Drive 2 Miles from the Musical Highway to Tijeras
Read a series #2 OR read a book with a 2 in the total page count. The Chase by Janet Evanovich & Lee Goldberg 4* 2/8 - Fox & O'Hare #2 & 322 pages :-)
4. Drive 4 Miles from Tijeras to Cedar Crest
Read a series #4. Deadly Conditions by Jeff Carson 4* 2/10 David Wolf #4
5. Drive 6 Miles from Cedar Crest to Sandia Park
Read a book with a 6 in the total page count. Knast oder Kühlfach=Morgue Drawer: Clink or Cooler? by Jutta Profijt 5* 2/12 - 336 pages
6. Drive 1 Mile from Sandia Park to Tinkertown Museum
Read a series #1. Don't Tell by Karen Rose 4* 2/13 Romantic Suspsense #1
7. Drive 12 Miles from Tinkertown Museum to Golden
Read a series #2. Have You Seen Her? by Karen Rose 4* 2/15 RS #2
8. Drive 11 Miles from Golden to Madrid
Read a series #1. Chasing Luck book 1 of Serendipity Boxed Set by Brinda Berry 3* 2/17 Serendipity #1
9. Drive 4 Miles from Madrid to Cerrillos
Read a book with a 4 in the total page count. Ran an die Nähmaschine!: Schritt für Schritt und ganz entspannt zur eigenen Kleidung=Girl with a Sewing Machine: The no-fuss guide to making and adapting your own clothes by Jenniffer Taylor 5* 2/17 - 144 pages
10. Drive 3 Miles from Cerrillos to Turquoise Trail Sculpture Garden
Read a book with a 3 in the total page count. Gotcha! by Christie Craig 3* 2/23 - 354 pages
11. Drive 4 Miles from Sculpture Garden to Lone Butte Area
Read a book with a 4 in the total page count. Macaron Murder by Harper Lin 4* 2/24 - 154 pages
12. Drive 17 Miles from Lone Butte Area to Sante Fe
Read a series #1. Wyprzedaż snów by Marzena Rogalska 6* 2/28 Wyprzedaż snów #1 - lit. transl: Sellout Of Dreams
Terrific job Agnieszka! Glad you enjoyed it! And you did do it in record time. Love your little car :)
Finished!Riding the Highways: NM Scenic Byway 14
To Completion
12/12
**Must be done in order
1. Scenic Byway 14 Starting Point: Old Town Albuquerque
✱ Read a series #1, #4 or #14 - Buck Wild Lauren Landish - 1/31
2. Drive 15 Miles from Old Town to the Singing Highway
✱ Read a series #1, #5 or #15 - The Banker Penelope Sky - 2/5
3. Drive 2 Miles from the Musical Highway to Tijeras
✱ Read a book with a 2 in the total page count. - 256 pgs - The McKettrick Way Linda Lael Miller - 2/5
4. Drive 4 Miles from Tijeras to Cedar Crest
✱ Read a series #4 - Knife & Flesh Susan Fanetti - 2/9
5. Drive 6 Miles from Cedar Crest to Sandia Park
✱ Read a book with a 6 in the total page count. - 306 pgs - Birthday Suit Lauren Blakely - 2/10
6. Drive 1 Mile from Sandia Park to Tinkertown Museum
✱ Read a series #1 - Feral King Sparrow Beckett - 2/12
7. Drive 12 Miles from Tinkertown Museum to Golden
✱ Read a series #1 - Engaging the Bachelor Cathryn Fox - 2/14
8. Drive 11 Miles from Golden to Madrid
✱ Read a series #1 - Justice for Mackenzie Susan Stoker - 2/15
9. Drive 4 Miles from Madrid to Cerrillos
✱ Read a book with a 4 in the total page count. - 418 pgs - Eyes of Silver, Eyes of Gold Ellen O'Connell - 2/19
10. Drive 3 Miles from Cerrillos to Turquoise Trail Sculpture Garden
✱ Read a book with a 3 in the total page count. - 378 pgs - Blindsided Kaylea Cross - 2/20
11. Drive 4 Miles from Sculpture Garden to Lone Butte Area
✱ Read a book with a 4 in the total page count. - 400 pgs - It Happened One Autumn Lisa Kleypas - 2/23
12. Drive 17 Miles from Lone Butte Area to Sante Fe
✱ Read a series #1 - Zack Cheyenne McCray - 2/23
Finished:NEW MEXICO SCENIC BYWAY 14, no deadline
12/12 COMPLETE
MUST BE COMPLETED IN ORDER!!
1. SCENIC BYWAY 14 STARTING POINT: OLD TOWN ALBUQUERQUE
We begin in Old Town Albuquerque, the historic district that dates back to 1706. The old adobe buildings house museums, shops selling Native American handicrafts and the beautiful San Felipe de Neri Church. For a great introduction to our trip, visit the Turquoise Museum to learn the history of the mining of this beautiful stone.
✱ Read a series #1, #4 or #14
Chance of a Ghost (Haunted Guesthouse #4), by E.J. Copperman, finished 1/27/19 ★★★★
2. DRIVE 15 MILES FROM OLD TOWN TO THE SINGING HIGHWAY
Leaving Old Town we head east to one of two Singing Highways in the US. On this 1,300 feet portion of Route 66, the rumble strip groves in the highway clearly play America the Beautiful into your car. But ONLY IF you observe the 45 mph speed limit. The road was modified in 2014 by National Geographic as an experiment to see what would entice drivers to slow down.
✱ Read #15 from your TBR
The Fugitive King (Simon Shaw #3), by Sarah R. Shaber, finished 1/30/19 ★★★.5
3. DRIVE 2 MILES FROM THE MUSICAL HIGHWAY TO TIJERAS
Tijeras is the southern gateway to the Trail and its mountain communities. The highlight here is the Tijeras Pueblo Archaeological Site. The Pueblo was built in 1313 AD and soon became a thriving community until drought caused it to be completely abandoned by the early 1400s. The museum's self-guided interpretive trail helps you envision the 200 room pueblo with its native gardens.
✱ Read a book with a 2 in the total page count
249 pages : Fatal, Family, Album (Kiki Lowenstein #13), by Joanna Campbell Slan, finished 1/31/19 ★★★.5
4. DRIVE 4 MILES FROM TIJERAS TO CEDAR CREST
Continue north to Cedar Crest, with its charming shops and Mom & Pop cafés. Don't miss the Talking Talons Thrift Shop that helps support a non-profit youth organization working to teach environmental awareness through experiences with nature.
✱ Read a series #4
The Skeleton Paints a Picture (Family Skeleton #4), by Leigh Perry, finished 2/10/19 ★★★★
5. DRIVE 6 MILES FROM CEDAR CREST TO SANDIA PARK
Scandia Park is a recreational paradise for outdoor activities including bicycling, hiking and skiing. Take a ride on the longest aerial tramway in the US at 2.7 miles long rising to 10,378 feet with an 11,000 sq mile panoramic view. Or get up close and personal with a herd of Huacaya alpacas at nearby Hollywick Farms.
✱ Read a book with a 6 in the total page count
260 pages : A Pattern for Murder (Bait & Stitch #1), by Ann Yost, finished 2/12/19 ★★★.5
6. DRIVE 1 MILE FROM SANDIA PARK TO TINKERTOWN MUSEUM
Our next stop is listed as one of the top 10 small museums in the US and houses the hand-carved miniature collection of the late Ross Ward. Originally created as a traveling exhibit for carnivals, the amazing miniatures are now displayed in this 22 room museum. With rambling walls made out of 50,000 glass bottles and an exterior filled with old western memorabilia, the outside is as much a museum as the wonders found within.
✱ Read a series #1 OR a book with a 1 in the total page count
231 pages : The Big Sleep (Philip Marlowe #1), by Raymond Chandler, finished 2/14/19 ★★★★
7. DRIVE 12 MILES FROM TINKERTOWN MUSEUM TO GOLDEN
Blink twice and you might miss the ghost town of Golden, site of the first gold rush west of the Mississippi. Once a booming town with prospectors and saloons, it slowly diminished once the gold disappeared. Today it has a population of 50 and is home to one of the most photographed buildings along the Trail. The San Francisco Catholic Church was built in 1830 and restored by historian Fray Angelico Chavez in the 1960’s.
✱ Read a book with 1 AND 2 in the total page count
219 pages : Yours and Mine, by Debbie Macomber, finished 2/16/19 ★★★.5
8. DRIVE 11 MILES FROM GOLDEN TO MADRID
Madrid’s rich history has taken it from a coal mining town in the 1800’s to today’s distinctive artist community. Take a leisurely stroll down main street enjoying the shops and galleries filled with treasures and funky art. Have lunch at the historical Mine Shaft Tavern and visit the Old Coal Town Museum where you can step into Engine 769 and ring its bell.
✱ Read a series #1 or #11
A Man Lay Dead (Roderick Alleyn #1), by Ngaio Marsh, finished 2/25/19 ★★★.5
9. DRIVE 4 MILES FROM MADRID TO CERRILLOS
Once full of miners who extracted gold and turquoise from the area’s mines, Cerrillos is now a picturesque reminder of the Old West and has served as the backdrop to a dozen films, including Young Guns. The Casa Grande Trading Post is a great stop with deals on turquoise from the owner’s mine, an onsite museum and its very own petting zoo. The nearby State Park has five miles of trails for hikers offering spectacular views as well as safe access to dozens of pre-1900 mines.
✱ Read a series #4
Chocolate a la Murder (Perfectly Proper Paranormal Musem #4), by Kirsten Weiss, finished 2/27/19 ★★★.5
10. DRIVE 3 MILES FROM CERRILLOS TO TURQUOISE TRAIL SCULPTURE GARDEN
This outdoor sculpture garden captures
the delicate nature of Origami in museum quality metals. Featuring the compositions of Kevin Box, visitors follow winding paths through 5 acres of dramatic, high desert landscape discovering the beautiful sculpture along the way. The stark environment creates a dramatic backdrop for the artwork evoking a sense of lightness and peace.
✱ Read a book with a 3 in the total page count
316 pages : Unseen Danger: A Tragedy of People, Government and the Centralia Mine Fire, by David DeKok, finished 2/28/19 ★★.5
11. DRIVE 4 MILES FROM SCULPTURE GARDEN TO LONE BUTTE AREA
Located on a high plateau, this area was once a major center for farming and pottery making. Now it is home to several ranches that feature horseback rides to Lone Butte Mountain and local mines. Nearby are two private New Mexico movie ranches where over 100 movies were made. As you drive on, keep your eyes peeled for antelope on the open range in the direction of the mountains.
✱ Read a series #4
Fatality in F (Gethsemane Brown #4), by Alexia Gordon, finished 2/28 /19 ★★★★
12. DRIVE 17 MILES FROM LONE BUTTE AREA TO SANTE FE
The trail ends where Route 14 meets Route 66 near Sante Fe, New Mexico’s capital. Given its designation as a UNESCO Creative City for Crafts and Folk Art, with 14 major museums, 250-plus galleries, and more professional artists per capita than any other city in America, exploring the city will keep you busy for days. Along with its decadent spas, great food, and free-flowing margaritas it makes for a perfect stopping place for our trip.
✱ Read a series #1, #7 or #17
Beyond the Storm (Quilts of Love #1), by Carolyn Zane, finished 3/3/19 ★★★
***** CHALLENGE COMPLETE 3/3/19 *****
FINISHED!!Riding the Highways: NM Scenic Byway 14
Duration: 2/1/19 - ???
Progress: 12/12
**Must be done in order
1. Scenic Byway 14 Starting Point: Old Town Albuquerque
We begin in Old Town Albuquerque, the historic district that dates back to 1706. The old adobe buildings house museums, shops selling Native American handicrafts and the beautiful San Felipe de Neri Church. For a great introduction to our trip, visit the Turquoise Museum to learn the history of the mining of this beautiful stone.
✱ Read a series #1, #4 or #14
Wild Game by Alisa Woods 2/1/19
2. Drive 15 Miles from Old Town to the Singing Highway
Leaving Old Town we head east to one of two Singing Highways in the US. On this 1,300 feet portion of Route 66, the rumble strip groves in the highway clearly play America the Beautiful into your car. But ONLY IF you observe the 45 mph speed limit. The road was modified in 2014 by National Geographic as an experiment to see what would entice drivers to slow down.
✱ Read a series #1,#5 or #15
On Demon Wings by Karina Halle 2/3/19
3. Drive 2 Miles from the Musical Highway to Tijeras
Tijeras is the southern gateway to the Trail and its mountain communities. The highlight here is the Tijeras Pueblo Archaeological Site. The Pueblo was built in 1313 AD and soon became a thriving community until drought caused it to be completely abandoned by the early 1400s. The museum's self-guided interpretive trail helps you envision the 200 room pueblo with its native gardens.
✱ Read a series #2
Changeling by Yasmine Galenorn 2/7/19
4. Drive 4 Miles from Tijeras to Cedar Crest
Continue north to Cedar Crest, with its charming shops and Mom & Pop cafés. Don't miss the Talking Talons Thrift Shop that helps support a non-profit youth organization working to teach environmental awareness through experiences with nature.
✱ Read a series #4
My Ghostly Valentine by Ani Gonzalez 2/8/19
5. Drive 6 Miles from Cedar Crest to Sandia Park
Scandia Park is a recreational paradise for outdoor activities including bicycling, hiking and skiing. Take a ride on the longest aerial tramway in the US at 2.7 miles long rising to 10,378 feet with an 11,000 sq mile panoramic view. Or get up close and personal with a herd of Huacaya alpacas at nearby Hollywick Farms.
✱ Read a series #6
Into the Hollow by Karina Halle 2/8/19
6. Drive 1 Mile from Sandia Park to Tinkertown Museum
Our next stop is listed as one of the top 10 small museums in the US and houses the hand-carved miniature collection of the late Ross Ward. Originally created as a traveling exhibit for carnivals, the amazing miniatures are now displayed in this 22 room museum. With rambling walls made out of 50,000 glass bottles and an exterior filled with old western memorabilia, the outside is as much a museum as the wonders found within.
✱ Read a book with a 1 in the total page count. - 251 Pages
The Skeleton in the Closet by Angie Fox 2/13/19
7. Drive 12 Miles from Tinkertown Museum to Golden
Blink twice and you might miss the ghost town of Golden, site of the first gold rush west of the Mississippi. Once a booming town with prospectors and saloons, it slowly diminished once the gold disappeared. Today it has a population of 50 and is home to one of the most photographed buildings along the Trail. The San Francisco Catholic Church was built in 1830 and restored by historian Fray Angelico Chavez in the 1960’s.
✱ Read a series #1, #2 or #12
Rendezvous With Yesterday by Dianne Duvall 2/10/19
8. Drive 11 Miles from Golden to Madrid
Madrid’s rich history has taken it from a coal mining town in the 1800’s to today’s distinctive artist community. Take a leisurely stroll down main street enjoying the shops and galleries filled with treasures and funky art. Have lunch at the historical Mine Shaft Tavern and visit the Old Coal Town Museum where you can step into Engine 769 and ring its bell.
✱ Read a series #1 or #11
At the Cowboy's Mercy by Emma Jay 2/25/19
9. Drive 4 Miles from Madrid to Cerrillos
Once full of miners who extracted gold and turquoise from the area’s mines, Cerrillos is now a picturesque reminder of the Old West and has served as the backdrop to a dozen films, including Young Guns. The Casa Grande Trading Post is a great stop with deals on turquoise from the owner’s mine, an onsite museum and its very own petting zoo. The nearby State Park has five miles of trails for hikers offering spectacular views as well as safe access to dozens of pre-1900 mines.
✱ Read a book with a 4 in the total page count. - 240 Pages
Why Not Me? by Mindy Kaling 2/27/19
10. Drive 3 Miles from Cerrillos to Turquoise Trail Sculpture Garden
This outdoor sculpture garden captures
the delicate nature of Origami in museum quality metals. Featuring the compositions of Kevin Box, visitors follow winding paths through 5 acres of dramatic, high desert landscape discovering the beautiful sculpture along the way. The stark environment creates a dramatic backdrop for the artwork evoking a sense of lightness and peace.
✱ Read a book with a 3 in the total page count. - 433 Pages
Inferno by Devin Fontaine 3/5/19
11. Drive 4 Miles from Sculpture Garden to Lone Butte Area
Located on a high plateau, this area was once a major center for farming and pottery making. Now it is home to several ranches that feature horseback rides to Lone Butte Mountain and local mines. Nearby are two private New Mexico movie ranches where over 100 movies were made. As you drive on, keep your eyes peeled for antelope on the open range in the direction of the mountains.
✱ Read a book with a 4 in the total page count. - 148 Pages
Twice the Growl by Milly Taiden 3/6/19
12. Drive 17 Miles from Lone Butte Area to Sante Fe
The trail ends where Route 14 meets Route 66 near Sante Fe, New Mexico’s capital. Given its designation as a UNESCO Creative City for Crafts and Folk Art, with 14 major museums, 250-plus galleries, and more professional artists per capita than any other city in America, exploring the city will keep you busy for days. Along with its decadent spas, great food, and free-flowing margaritas it makes for a perfect stopping place for our trip.
✱ Read a series #1, #7 or #17
Hard Corps by Scott Hildreth 3/11/19
Great challenge work Sunshine!!
Done!Riding the Highways: NM Scenic Byway 14
1. Scenic Byway 14 Starting Point: Old Town Albuquerque
✱ Read a series #1, #4 or #14 OR read #14 from your TBR OR read a book with 1 AND 4 in the total page count.
series #4- Bounty Hunter by Lynette Eason 1-2 February; 4 ★
2. Drive 15 Miles from Old Town to the Singing Highway
✱ Read a series #1, #5 or #15 OR read #15 from your TBR OR read a book with 1 AND 5 in the total page count.
series #5- Bodyguard by Shirlee McCoy 3-4 February; 4 ★
3. Drive 2 Miles from the Musical Highway to Tijeras
✱ Read a series #2 OR read #2 from your TBR OR read a book with a 2 in the total page count.
series #2- Lethal Licorice by Amanda Flower 8-10 February; 5★
4. Drive 4 Miles from Tijeras to Cedar Crest
✱ Read a series #4 OR read #4 from your TBR OR read a book with a 4 in the total page count.
248 pages- Caduto dal cielo by Sarina Bowen 11-12 February; 4 1/2★
5. Drive 6 Miles from Cedar Crest to Sandia Park
✱ Read a series #6 OR read #6 from your TBR OR read a book with a 6 in the total page count.
series #6- Tracker by Lenora Worth 15-16 February; 4 ★
6. Drive 1 Mile from Sandia Park to Tinkertown Museum
✱ Read a series #1 OR read #1 from your TBR OR read a book with a 1 in the total page count.
series #1- Wine and Punishment by Sarah Fox 17-18 February; 4 1/2★
7. Drive 12 Miles from Tinkertown Museum to Golden
✱ Read a series #1, #2 or #12 OR read #12 from your TBR OR read a book with 1 AND 2 in the total page count.
series #1- Color Me Murder by Krista Davis 19-20 February; 5★
8. Drive 11 Miles from Golden to Madrid
✱ Read a series #1 or #11 OR read #11 from your TBR OR read a book with 11 (intact) in the total page count.
series #1- Fatal Threat by Valerie Hansen 21-22 February; 4★
9. DRIVE 4 MILES FROM MADRID TO CERRILLOS
✱ Read a series #4 OR read #4 from your TBR OR read a book with a 4 in the total page count.
series #4- Troubled Waters by Susan May Warren 1-3 March; 5★
10. DRIVE 3 MILES FROM CERRILLOS TO TURQUOISE TRAIL SCULPTURE GARDEN
✱ Read a series #3 OR read #3 from your TBR OR read a book with a 3 in the total page count.
series #3- Out of Time by Monica McCarty 8-10 March; 5★
11. DRIVE 4 MILES FROM SCULPTURE GARDEN TO LONE BUTTE AREA
✱ Read a series #4 OR read #4 from your TBR OR read a book with a 4 in the total page count.
224 pages- Classified K-9 Unit Christmas: A Killer Christmas\Yuletide Stalking by Lenora Worth and Terri Reed 12-13 March; 4★
12. DRIVE 17 MILES FROM LONE BUTTE AREA TO SANTE FE
✱ Read a series #1, #7 or #17 OR read #17 from your TBR OR read a book with 1 AND 7 in the total page count.
series #1- Death by Committee by Alexis Morgan 19-21 March; 5★
1. Scenic Byway 14 Starting Point: Old Town AlbuquerqueWe begin in Old Town Albuquerque, the historic district that dates back to 1706. The old adobe buildings house museums, shops selling Native American handicrafts and the beautiful San Felipe de Neri Church. For a great introduction to our trip, visit the Turquoise Museum to learn the history of the mining of this beautiful stone.
✱ Read a series #1, #4 or #14 OR read #14 from your TBR OR read a book with 1 AND 4 in the total page count.
I Will Never Leave You by S.M. Thayer 27/03/19 - 341 pages
2. Drive 15 Miles from Old Town to the Singing Highway
Commercial Photography Leaving Old Town we head east to one of two Singing Highways in the US. On this 1,300 feet portion of Route 66, the rumble strip groves in the highway clearly play America the Beautiful into your car. But ONLY IF you observe the 45 mph speed limit. The road was modified in 2014 by National Geographic as an experiment to see what would entice drivers to slow down.
✱ Read a series #1, #5 or #15 OR read #15 from your TBR OR read a book with 1 AND 5 in the total page count.
3. Drive 2 Miles from the Musical Highway to Tijeras
Commercial Photography Tijeras is the southern gateway to the Trail and
its mountain communities. The highlight here is the Tijeras Pueblo Archaeological Site. The Pueblo was built in 1313 AD and soon became a thriving community until drought caused it to be completely abandoned by the early 1400s. The museum's self-guided interpretive trail helps you envision the 200 room pueblo with its native gardens.
✱ Read a series #2 OR read #2 from your TBR OR read a book with a 2 in the total page count.
4. Drive 4 Miles from Tijeras to Cedar Crest
Commercial Photography Continue north to Cedar Crest, with its charming shops and Mom & Pop cafés. Don't miss the Talking Talons Thrift Shop that helps support a non-profit youth organization working to teach environmental awareness through experiences with nature.
✱ Read a series #4 OR read #4 from your TBR OR read a book with a 4 in the total page count.
5. Drive 6 Miles from Cedar Crest to Sandia Park
Commercial Photography Scandia Park is a recreational paradise for outdoor activities including bicycling, hiking and skiing. Take a ride on the longest aerial tramway in the US at 2.7 miles long rising to 10,378 feet with an 11,000 sq mile panoramic view. Or get up close and personal with a herd of Huacaya alpacas at nearby Hollywick Farms.
✱ Read a series #6 OR read #6 from your TBR OR read a book with a 6 in the total page count.
6. Drive 1 Mile from Sandia Park to Tinkertown Museum
Commercial Photography Our next stop is listed as one of the top
10 small museums in the US and houses the hand-carved miniature collection of the
late Ross Ward. Originally created as a traveling exhibit for carnivals, the amazing miniatures are now displayed in this 22 room museum. With rambling walls made
out of 50,000 glass bottles and an exterior filled with old western memorabilia, the outside is as much a museum as the wonders found within.
✱ Read a series #1 OR read #1 from your TBR OR read a book with a 1 in the total page count.
7. Drive 12 Miles from Tinkertown Museum to Golden
Commercial Photography Blink twice and you might miss the ghost town
of Golden, site of the first gold rush west of the Mississippi. Once a booming town with prospectors and saloons, it slowly diminished once the gold disappeared. Today it has a population of 50 and is home to one of the most photographed buildings along the Trail. The San Francisco Catholic Church was built in 1830 and restored by historian Fray Angelico Chavez in the 1960’s.
✱ Read a series #1, #2 or #12 OR read #12 from your TBR OR read a book with 1 AND 2 in the total page count.
8. Drive 11 Miles from Golden to Madrid
Commercial Photography Madrid’s rich history has taken it from a coal mining town in the 1800’s to today’s distinctive artist community. Take a leisurely stroll down main street enjoying the shops and galleries filled with treasures and funky art. Have lunch at the historical Mine Shaft Tavern and visit the Old Coal Town Museum where you can step into Engine 769 and ring its bell.
✱ Read a series #1 or #11 OR read #11 from your TBR OR read a book with 11 (intact) in the total page count.
9. Drive 4 Miles from Madrid to Cerrillos
Commercial Photography Once full of miners who extracted gold and turquoise from the area’s mines, Cerrillos is now a picturesque reminder of the Old West and has served as the backdrop to a dozen films, including Young Guns. The Casa Grande Trading Post is a great stop with deals on turquoise from the owner’s mine, an onsite museum and its very own petting zoo. The nearby State Park has five miles of trails for hikers offering spectacular views as well as safe access to dozens of pre-1900 mines.
✱ Read a series #4 OR read #4 from your TBR OR read a book with a 4 in the total page count.
10. Drive 3 Miles from Cerrillos to Turquoise Trail Sculpture Garden
Commercial Photography This outdoor sculpture garden captures
the delicate nature of Origami in museum quality metals. Featuring the compositions
of Kevin Box, visitors follow winding paths through 5 acres of dramatic, high desert landscape discovering the beautiful sculpture along the way. The stark environment creates a dramatic backdrop for the artwork evoking a sense of lightness and peace.
✱ Read a series #3 OR read #3 from your TBR OR read a book with a 3 in the total page count.
11. Drive 4 Miles from Sculpture Garden to Lone Butte Area
Commercial Photography Located on a high plateau, this area was once a major center for farming and pottery making. Now it is home to several ranches that feature horseback rides to Lone Butte Mountain and local mines. Nearby are two private New Mexico movie ranches where over 100 movies were made. As you drive on, keep your eyes peeled for antelope on the open range in the direction of the mountains.
✱ Read a series #4 OR read #4 from your TBR OR read a book with a 4 in the total page count.
12. Drive 17 Miles from Lone Butte Area to Sante Fe
Commercial Photography The trail ends where Route 14 meets Route 66 near Sante Fe, New Mexico’s capital. Given its designation as a UNESCO Creative City for Crafts and Folk Art, with 14 major museums, 250-plus galleries, and more professional artists per capita than any other city in America, exploring the city will keep you busy for days. Along with its decadent spas, great food, and free-flowing margaritas it makes for a perfect stopping place for our trip.
✱ Read a series #1, #7 or #17 OR read #17 from your TBR OR read a book with 1 AND 7 in the total page count.
Welcome Jess! Enjoy your trip :)
I reached the end of the road.Riding the Highways: NM Scenic Byway 14
Timeframe: 2/1/19 to 3/27/19
12/12
1. Scenic Byway 14 Starting Point: Old Town Albuquerque - Series #1 - Spider's Bite by Jennifer Estep - 2/7/19 ♥♥♥♥ (#1 Elemental Assassin)
2. Drive 15 Miles from Old Town to the Singing Highway - Series #1 - Real by Katy Evans - 2/9/19 ♥♥♥ (#1 Real)
3. Drive 2 Miles from the Musical Highway to Tijeras - With a 2 in the total page count - 192 pgs - Hungry: Lessons Learned on the Journey from Fat to Thin by Allen Zadoff - 2/14/19 ♥♥♥♥♥
4. Drive 4 Miles from Tijeras to Cedar Crest - With a 4 in the total page count - 374 pgs - Far from the Tree by Robin Benway - 2/21/19 ♥♥♥♥
5. Drive 6 Miles from Cedar Crest to Sandia Park - With a 6 in the total page count - 262 pgs - Stripped Bare by Emma Hart - 2/27/19 ♥♥♥♥
6. Drive 1 Mile from Sandia Park to Tinkertown Museum - Series #1 - Eggs in Purgatory by Laura Childs - 2/28/19 ♥♥♥♥ (#1 Cackleberry Club)
7. Drive 12 Miles from Tinkertown Museum to Golden - Series #2 - Unplugged by Lois Greiman - 3/3/19 ♥♥♥♥ (#2 Chrissy McMullen)
8. Drive 11 Miles from Golden to Madrid - Series #1 - Fated by Rebecca Zanetti - 3/4/19 ♥♥♥ (#1 Dark Protectors)
9. Drive 4 Miles from Madrid to Cerrillo - With a 4 in the total page count - 224 pgs - One, Two, Buckle My Shoe by Agatha Christie - 3/14/19 ♥♥♥♥
10. Drive 3 Miles from Cerrillos to Turquoise Trail Sculpture Garden - With a 3 in the total page count - 230 pgs - The Year 1000: What Life Was Like at the Turn of the First Millennium by Robert Lacey - 3/17/19 ♥♥♥♥
11. Drive 4 Miles from Sculpture Garden to Lone Butte Area - With a 4 in the total page count - 481 pgs - Kiss the Girls by James Patterson - 3/20/19 ♥♥♥♥
12. Drive 17 Miles from Lone Butte Area to Sante Fe - Series #1 - Cancun by Kimberly Fox - 3/27/19 ♥♥♥ (#1 Bad Boys on the Beach)
*****CHALLENGE COMPLETE 3/27/19******
Great job Connie! Hope you were able to take in one of the spas in Sante Fe ... LOL
Completed!**Must be done in order
1. Scenic Byway 14 Starting Point: Old Town Albuquerque
✱ Read a series #1, #4 or #14 OR read #14 from your TBR OR read a book with 1 AND 4 in the total page count.
The Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax 2/1 #1
2. Drive 15 Miles from Old Town to the Singing Highway
✱ Read a series #1, #5 or #15 OR read #15 from your TBR OR read a book with 1 AND 5 in the total page count.
The Moon in the Palace 2/10 #1
3. Drive 2 Miles from the Musical Highway to Tijeras
✱ Read a series #2 OR read #2 from your TBR OR read a book with a 2 in the total page count.
The Man Who Spoke Snakish 2/12 442p
4. Drive 4 Miles from Tijeras to Cedar Crest
✱ Read a series #4 OR read #4 from your TBR OR read a book with a 4 in the total page count.
Papillon 2/19 544p
5. Drive 6 Miles from Cedar Crest to Sandia Park
✱ Read a series #6 OR read #6 from your TBR OR read a book with a 6 in the total page count.
Surrender the Heart 2/23 368p
6. Drive 1 Mile from Sandia Park to Tinkertown Museum
✱ Read a series #1 OR read #1 from your TBR OR read a book with a 1 in the total page count.
In the Darkness 2/23 314p
7. Drive 12 Miles from Tinkertown Museum to Golden
✱ Read a series #1, #2 or #12 OR read #12 from your TBR OR read a book with 1 AND 2 in the total page count.
Hades 3/16 #1
8. Drive 11 Miles from Golden to Madrid
✱ Read a series #1 or #11 OR read #11 from your TBR OR read a book with 11 (intact) in the total page count.
Empress 3/30 #1
9. Drive 4 Miles from Madrid to Cerrillos
✱ Read a series #4 OR read #4 from your TBR OR read a book with a 4 in the total page count.
A New Kind of Monster: The Secret Life and Chilling Crimes of Colonel Russell Williams 3/31 304 p
10. Drive 3 Miles from Cerrillos to Turquoise Trail Sculpture Garden
✱ Read a series #3 OR read #3 from your TBR OR read a book with a 3 in the total page count.
A Serial Killer's Daughter: My Story of Faith, Love, and Overcoming 4/1 336 p
11. Drive 4 Miles from Sculpture Garden to Lone Butte Area
✱ Read a series #4 OR read #4 from your TBR OR read a book with a 4 in the total page count.
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 4/4 294p
12. Drive 17 Miles from Lone Butte Area to Sante Fe
✱ Read a series #1, #7 or #17 OR read #17 from your TBR OR read a book with 1 AND 7 in the total page count.
The Lost Queen 4/7 #1
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To Completion
Our next road trip is the famous Turquoise Trail in New Mexico.
Designated a National Scenic Byway in 2000, Highway 14 is named for the precious stone first mined there centuries ago. This 50 mile historic byway is filled with stunning blue skies, hundred-mile views, and high desert hills. It’s easy to see why the landscape inspires both artists and mystics today.
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The number of miles traveled from place to place will be the numbers you use to choose your books. You can mix and match one of the below ways to complete the task but please indicate in each post which option you are using.
✱ Series Number OR
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✱ Page Count Number (Post total page count)
IMPORTANT: Tasks MUST be completed IN ORDER. Task #1 needs to be completed before moving on to Task #2 and so on. It is a road trip and you can’t hop around.
Challenge Rules: All forms of books are accepted as long as they are 100 pages or more. When posting updates of completed books, please include a link to the title and author’s name, along with the date you finished reading the book. When you have finished the challenge, please copy and paste your entire challenge and re-post in a new message, letting us know it is completed.
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Enjoy the Trip!!
1. Scenic Byway 14 Starting Point: Old Town Albuquerque
✱ Read a series #1, #4 or #14 OR read #14 from your TBR OR read a book with 1 AND 4 in the total page count.
2. Drive 15 Miles from Old Town to the Singing Highway
✱ Read a series #1, #5 or #15 OR read #15 from your TBR OR read a book with 1 AND 5 in the total page count.
3. Drive 2 Miles from the Musical Highway to Tijeras
its mountain communities. The highlight here is the Tijeras Pueblo Archaeological Site. The Pueblo was built in 1313 AD and soon became a thriving community until drought caused it to be completely abandoned by the early 1400s. The museum's self-guided interpretive trail helps you envision the 200 room pueblo with its native gardens.
✱ Read a series #2 OR read #2 from your TBR OR read a book with a 2 in the total page count.
4. Drive 4 Miles from Tijeras to Cedar Crest
✱ Read a series #4 OR read #4 from your TBR OR read a book with a 4 in the total page count.
5. Drive 6 Miles from Cedar Crest to Sandia Park
✱ Read a series #6 OR read #6 from your TBR OR read a book with a 6 in the total page count.
6. Drive 1 Mile from Sandia Park to Tinkertown Museum
10 small museums in the US and houses the hand-carved miniature collection of the
late Ross Ward. Originally created as a traveling exhibit for carnivals, the amazing miniatures are now displayed in this 22 room museum. With rambling walls made
out of 50,000 glass bottles and an exterior filled with old western memorabilia, the outside is as much a museum as the wonders found within.
✱ Read a series #1 OR read #1 from your TBR OR read a book with a 1 in the total page count.
7. Drive 12 Miles from Tinkertown Museum to Golden
of Golden, site of the first gold rush west of the Mississippi. Once a booming town with prospectors and saloons, it slowly diminished once the gold disappeared. Today it has a population of 50 and is home to one of the most photographed buildings along the Trail. The San Francisco Catholic Church was built in 1830 and restored by historian Fray Angelico Chavez in the 1960’s.
✱ Read a series #1, #2 or #12 OR read #12 from your TBR OR read a book with 1 AND 2 in the total page count.
8. Drive 11 Miles from Golden to Madrid
✱ Read a series #1 or #11 OR read #11 from your TBR OR read a book with 11 (intact) in the total page count.
9. Drive 4 Miles from Madrid to Cerrillos
✱ Read a series #4 OR read #4 from your TBR OR read a book with a 4 in the total page count.
10. Drive 3 Miles from Cerrillos to Turquoise Trail Sculpture Garden
the delicate nature of Origami in museum quality metals. Featuring the compositions
of Kevin Box, visitors follow winding paths through 5 acres of dramatic, high desert landscape discovering the beautiful sculpture along the way. The stark environment creates a dramatic backdrop for the artwork evoking a sense of lightness and peace.
✱ Read a series #3 OR read #3 from your TBR OR read a book with a 3 in the total page count.
11. Drive 4 Miles from Sculpture Garden to Lone Butte Area
✱ Read a series #4 OR read #4 from your TBR OR read a book with a 4 in the total page count.
12. Drive 17 Miles from Lone Butte Area to Sante Fe
✱ Read a series #1, #7 or #17 OR read #17 from your TBR OR read a book with 1 AND 7 in the total page count.