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Off The Beaten Path: Surreal "Star Wars" landscape
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  • Written by KristyB on Jun 9, 2003
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  • Bisti De Na Zin Wilderness area is about 2 hours from Gallup. It has petrified logs, dinosaur bones, surreal landscaping, and is just in the middle of nowhere (that's a good thing).

    All I can say is if you like strange rock formations then you must visit this area. Bring water and food because there isn't anything around there where you can get it.

    I read somewhere that this area was a possiblity for filming "Star Wars", you'll know why once you get there. To get there from Gallup you take I-40 East to Thoreau and then take Route 371 North past Chaco Canyon and past Crownpoint to the small sign that says Bisti Wilderness.

    It's about 4 miles on a dirt road to the parking lot and you have to hike at least a mile befor you'll see anything really different but it's almost as if there is a gateway into the badlands and once you hit it, you'll know. Follow the wash from the parking lot to get there.

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    Comments for KristyB about Gallup
    Siddha3th Sat Dec 11, 2004 08:40 UTC
     Great stuff here, Kristy! I'd love to see more photographs of this beautiful place. Take care of yourself... Siddharth
    topmarmot Wed Jul 23, 2003 23:22 UTC
     The Oasis Cafe is still going as of last weekend....
    acemj Tue Jun 10, 2003 21:45 UTC
     Great info on Gallup. I once spent the night here on a cross country trip (mostly in a Motel 6). :-)))
    giampiero6 Tue Jun 10, 2003 18:17 UTC
     Great tips! Really nice work. I've had my share of laughs in Gallup! Thanks!
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