Get Outside on Route 66

Stretch your legs and soak in the scenery. From hiking trails and lakes to national parks and roadside picnic spots, Route 66 in New Mexico is packed with ways to explore the outdoors.

Outdoors / May 07, 2025

Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks Reopens

After a four-year closure, Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument steps into a new era.

By Jim O'Donnell

Outdoors / Jul 24, 2024

Ride the Waves of the Río

A paddleboard trip along the Río Grande offers a different perspective on its vital role.

By Elizabeth Miller

Outdoors / Jul 10, 2024

Cool Down at These Water Escapes

Take a refreshing dip, then wet your whistle with a perfectly paired beverage.

By Elizabeth Miller

Sports / Jun 05, 2024

Enjoy Summer Nights at the Ball Park

Get your tickets for one of these great promotional nights.

By Steve Gleydura

Outdoors / Jun 05, 2024

Running with the Pecos River Current

With a new glamping resort and state park, the Pecos River Canyon is primed for anglers, campers, and outdoor adventurers. But a proposed mining…

By Elizabeth Miller / Photos by Stefan Wachs

Jun. 07, 2023

Hike Flag Mountain for Panoramic Views

The hike to the top of Flag Mountain, in the Columbine-Hondo Wilderness, may not have the same cachet as ascending nearby Wheeler Peak, but the rewards are just as great—if not better.

Dec. 27, 2023

Protecting the Caja del Rio

With history underfoot and on rock faces, retreats for wildlife, and chances for a spiritual reprieve, the Caja del Rio makes a case for itself as a treasure to cherish.

Nov. 02, 2022

Explore New Mexico's Karst Country

Are the plains of southeastern New Mexico an outdoor lover’s paradise? They are—if you know where to find the hidden cenotes, ciénegas, caves, and critters.