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Water Activities · Pilar, New Mexico
The Rio Grande’s Race Course is the Southwest’s classic half-day whitewater run—quick, splashy, and set in a striking basalt gorge. Go with a private guide for tailored pacing, riverside snack breaks, and a compact adventure that leaves room for Taos in the same day.
Read the story →Water Activities · Santa Fe, New Mexico
Spend a day drifting through cottonwood-lined channels, learning paddle skills on calm water, and finishing with a lively run through the Racecourse. This accessible full-day raft trip blends wildlife, geology, and family-friendly whitewater.
Read the story →Land Adventures · Taos, New Mexico
Straddling a 565-foot drop in northern New Mexico, the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge is part engineering landmark, part gateway to canyon adventures — ideal for a brisk viewpoint stroll, rim hikes and rafting below.
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