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Hidden within a seemingly empty flat plain off Route 39, the Kiowa National Grassland is home to a unique set of ruins.
As visitors roam the grassland and camping grounds, they’ll be surprised to come across a canyon created over thousands of years by the Canadian River. Within the canyon, hikers can find ruins from an old orchard that was wiped out by a flood in 1904. The previous owner, entrepreneur Melvin Mills, was drawn by the beauty of the canyon’s surroundings but chose not to rebuild the orchard.
While it may not be as popular or well preserved as other New Mexican ruins, the beautiful terrain and snaking Canadian River definitely make this serene site worth the visit.
Address: Mills Canyon Road, Mills, New Mexico 87730
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