Courtesy photo: Special shapes fly during the nine-day event. The Special Shape Rodeo is a favorite, scheduled to occur Thursday, October 10 and Friday, October 11. Photo credit: Tom GarrityThe event’s 52nd year launches this OctoberBy Tom Garrity When it comes to...
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Guía del Festival de los globos para familias
Globos de formas especiales vuelan en el evento de nueve días. Favorita entre las formas especiales es la Rodeo, programada para el jueves, 10 de octubre, y viernes, 11 de octubre. Foto por Tom Garrity El año 52 del evento comienza en octubre Tom Garrity Cuando de...
Exploring New Mexico’s Outdoors Year-Round
TEN 3 and Tram. Photo credit: Jeff Caven.An adventure for anyone and everyoneBy Jessica Fox A trip on the Sandia Peak Aerial Tramway will transport you above deep canyons and breathtaking terrain for a distance of 2.7 miles, watching nature’s beauty unfold. During the...
Outdoor Adventures with Kids
Courtesy photo: Kids hiking on the Norski Trail.How to get your kids hiking and having a blast on the trails around Santa Fe By Katie Macaulay You are going on an adventure, not a hike. For kids, an adventure sounds much more exciting than a hike, so be sure to frame...
Become a Water Bender
Courtesy photo: Jen & Zac - Daughter & GrandsonTips and stories to be one with the waterBy Miguel Castillo The skill of swimming has been very impactful in my life, and I know each family has their personal swim story. As I share some stories and some easy...
Wildlife West Nature Park
Wildlife West Nature Park A high-desert native wildlife zoo and fun festivalsBy Karen Leach Come meet Koshari, one of the largest black bears in the state, get eye to eye with 7-year-old cougar sisters True and Zia, observe four adorable tree-climbing gray foxes, and...
Camping in New Mexico
Camping in New Mexico Springtime means planning for sleep-under-the-stars season in the Land of EnchantmentBy Brenda Fleming “What do you actually do camping? Like, sit around and drink beer? I don’t get it.” My coworker had just moved from Alabama to New Mexico....
Garden Exploring
Garden Exploring Building kids’ confidence in the outdoorsBy Christie Collins We have a lot of exciting things happening at the Santa Fe Botanical Garden on Museum Hill this year. We’ve returned to much of the programming that was offered before COVID, and we are...