| QUALITY OF RIDING | 8.0 |
| Sandy and rocky 800 acres—excellent when wet, but could be miserable in the summer heat |
| SCENERY | 9.5 |
| Ridge-top views, mesas and rocks |
| FOOD | 8.0 |
| Bring-your-own, chain restaurants or hit the variety |
| Farmington offers |
| LODGING | 8.5 |
| Good hotels and plenty of RV parks nearby |
| CULTURE | 8.0 |
| History and ancient culture on hand |
Overall Rating 8.4Worth the journey and near more riding, so why not pack up and head to New Mexico?
| Place visited | Dunes OHV Area, Farmington, New Mexico |
| Riding season | Year-round |
| Maps recommended | Not really needed, but they’re available at the BLM Farmington Field Office at 1235 La Plata Hwy., Ste. A, Farmington, NM 87401; 505/599-8900 |
| Area information | BLM, www.nm.blm.gov/recreation/farmington/farmington_rec_map.htm |
| Permits/licenses required | None required, none issued |
| Critters | Coyote, rabbits, squirrels and birds |
| While you are there | Tons of stuff, including Four Corners National Monument, The Bolack Game Reserve and Wildlife Museum (505/325-4275; free tours by appointment only), Aztec Ruins National Monument and Museum (on Aztec Hwy.), Salmon Ruin and San Juan Archaeological Research Center (on Hwy. 64) |
| Road trip CD | Taj Mahal's "The Essential Taj Mahal," Sirius Radio, blues and old rock |
| Best local beer | Santa Fe Pale Ale |
| Digs | Mom & Pops RV Park, 901 Illinois, Farmington, NM 87401, 800/748-2807; or one of the hotels in town like the Marriott |
| Local ATV club | We don’t know of one here … yet |
| Good eats | Sonya’s Cookin’ USA, Golden Corral, Red Lobster |
| Useful links | www.recreation.gov |