Quemado, New Mexico - The Lightning Field
- Address:
- CR-A078, Quemado, NM
- Directions:
- I-40 exit 89. South on Hwy 117 for about 49 miles. Left onto County Road A078, and follow it for 15 rugged, sharp-turning miles.
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The Lightning Field. Permanent land art by artist Walter DeMaria. Limited accommodations available, reservations necessary; scheduled tours April-Oct. (505) 898-3335.......... A rectangular grid in New Mexico measuring one mile by one kilometer and containing 400 stainless-steel lightning rods, it serves as an arena for observing meteorological activity. [Chris, 11/07/2000]
[RA: The Lightning Field was created in 1977; one square mile of 400 stainless steel poles in southwestern New Mexico. Visiting season is May-October, requires advance reservations and will cost at least $85 per person per night.]Nearby Offbeat Places
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