Celebrate Spring at Glenwood, New Mexico
Glenwood, New Mexico along U.S. 180 is at the heart of an adventurers paradise. And the sense of history is palpable.
Celebrate Spring at this small ranching community is located on the fringe of the vast picturesque Gila Wilderness. The Catwalk in Whitewater canyon is a site to behold. and the ghost town of Mogollon, and the drive to this frontier era mining town, is an unforgettable experience. And there are six labyrinths and a maze at Whitewater Mesa Labyrinths.
A few miles away near the faded old town of Alma is the WS Ranch. It was here that the legendary outlaws Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid worked incognito before setting out to meet their fate in South America.
Fascinating, unforgettable, dynamic and historic Silver City with its connection of Billy the Kid and other western legends is a short scenic drive to the southeast on U.S. 180. With historic saloons and hotels, the museum at Western New Mexico University, modern motels, and a diverse array of restaurants this is the perfect place to set up camp for a few days of exploring and adventure. And it is ideally suited to host your stay while attending the 16th Whitewater Mesa Fun Kite Flying Picnic in Glenwood.
Celebrate Spring is scheduled for the 2nd of April, 2022, from noon to 5:00 P.M., the 16th Whitewater Mesa Fun Kite Flying Picnic last held in 2019 because of COVID 19 induced restrictions is sanctioned by the American Kitefliers Association. This admission free event promises to be a fun filled event for the entire family.
Organizers will be providing water, kite mending supplies, and loaner kites. It is recommended that people attending bring a picnic lunch, and folding chairs or cushions to sit on the ground. A raffle drawing is scheduled to take place at 2:30.
This is a rural area and directions reflect this. The Kite Flying Picnic will be held across the road from Whitewater Mesa Labyrinths located at 355 Bursum Road. This is he second house on the left after mile marker 3 on NM 159 just off Hwy 180. For those who prefer GPS – S 33.3765, -108.852 For more information – www.wmlabyrinths.com/visit – or contact Cordelia Rose at 575 313-1002, call or text.
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Celebrate Spring and summer discover, or rediscover, the simple pleasures of kite flying on a sunny afternoon. Be sure to invite friends, and to share the fun with family. And of course, for all of your kite flying supplies, Tumbleweeds & Tarantulas is your one stop shop in northwestern Arizona and in the upper Colorado River Valley.
