Carson National Forest - while in desperate need of more rainfall - is still such beautiful wild…read moreland. This part of the forest is nearest Taos, NM. If there was a more "New Mexico" town than Santa Fe that I could recommend to newcomers of the Land of Enchantment, it would be Taos. And you would be virtually engulfed by the Carson NF. You'll see deer and elk. Maybe - just maybe - you'll see the lone moose that I have heard in this area, affectionately referred to as Marty. Actually I haven't heard of him in a while. He was quite the craze in recent years. I hope he is king of the mountains and not in downtown Espanola or something. Aside from those more prominent larger herbivores, let's not forget the pronghorn antelope, bighorn sheep, black bears, coyotes, bobcats, foxes, all the smaller critters, and cougars too. I have yet to see a cougar and do not want to. I was more recently disheartened and disgusted by news that I learned on August 20, 2026, about "Suspected destructive devices recovered in New Mexico forest, reward offered" (ABC News). https://abcnews.com/US/suspected-destructive-devices-recovered-new-mexico-forest-reward/story?id=135812837 What? Why? Like some Ted Kaczynski wannabe? Talk about a bored begrudging ineffective citizen of the world, though, man. Pack it in, pack it out please. This forest is very special.

Carson covers a lot of land. We drove one way round the Enchanted Circle up to Angel Fire and the…read moreother way to Ojo Caliente from our crib in arroyo Seco. We reached 9,000 feet, it was cool and the Aspens had almost turned during early November. Still beautiful and so deserted we had the road to ourself. A bit nippy for hiking for us softies but we saw a few parked cars.

Nice to hike the trails along the Rio Grande. Signage, security on site, some art vendors, overall…read morenice views of the river and mountains.

Did the Rio Grande Gorge West Rim Trail (off Rest Area Rd) with a giant group of friends and found…read morethe hike/stroll to be rather boring. Left the comfort of our Airbnb to check out the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge and would have preferred visiting the actual bridge instead of taking pictures from so far away. This particular trail is out and back. Great if you love peering into gorges but there's otherwise nothing interesting to experience.

Wild Earth Llama Adventures rocks! I went on a two-day/one-night trek with them, and I was…read morethoroughly impressed. Leah in the office was super helpful in telling me what I needed to know to do the trek. And Stuart, the lead, was organized, prepared, enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and skilled at everything that was needed to make our trek fun, comfortable, and positively memorable. The llamas were gentle and sweet, Stuart cooked great food, and the views of the lake where we camped were spectacular. I'm so glad I was able to make this adventure happen. I think it was a great value for the cost, and I highly recommend the experience.

This was a terrific and memorable experience. The llamas were tons of fun to spend the day with,…read morethe hike in Kit Carson National Forest was gorgeous, and Stuart was a fantastic guide. He is very knowledgable about the history of the region and its the plant and animal life.

My husband and I came here to look at the Kit Carson grave because we had extra time on our hands…read more Plus, I have a thing for old cemeteries. First off, it was very confusing as to how to get into the cemetery. We had to pass through the park, which is under construction and just looked very rundown. We had to use the porta potty and it was horrible. Urine covered the floor. The small cemetery, itself was pretty rundown. The only thing that made my visit worthwhile was that there was some vandalism that reminded people that heroes did not rest here but rather thieves against indigenous people. It was obvious that Kit Carson's grave had been restored after many years of vandalism.

Muddy walkway's, dilapidated tennis courts, poorly landscaped cemetery, couple of baseball fields…read more An eyesore in the middle of Taos "Arts" culture was a surprise.

From the reservation to the ending picnic, this rafting experience was excellent. Cisco answered…read moreall questions beforehand, and carefully covered the safety rules. Bethany was an excellent guide and shared her knowledge of the surroundings around us. Afterwards we enjoyed a delicious charcuterie board in a picnic setting. I highly recommend Los Rios River Runners.

This was a last minute addition to my recent trip to Taos. I was looking for a short, easier…read moreexcursion on my last day in the area and the half day Orilla Verde raft trip was a perfect choice. This section of the river is calmer so its perfect for a relaxing float where you can spot wildlife and enjoy the grandeur of the gorge. You can opt to paddle a "funyak" on your own rather than go in the group raft. It's basically an inflatable kayak and my boyfriend and I chose that. It worked out well since there was only one other person in our group and they also chose a funyak. Check in is easy at the cafe in Pilar, about 20 minutes south of Taos and then you meet your guide at the gorge's visitor center across the street. Zac was our guide and he was a chill, cool guy but also focused on our safety and helped us navigate some shallow areas and one, small, class two rapids. He shared some stories about the river and its people and plant life. We got to see sheep climbing down the gorge to come drink in the river, a great blue heron and lots of ducks. It was a slow pace but that's what I was looking for. The funyaks were a little more challenging to navigate than regular kayaks (to me anyway.) They were lighter and seemed to spin and meander more. It was still a pleasant journey-just took a bit more concentration to paddle-especially with the two person boat we chose. Safety helmets and life jackets are provided and required. At the end, we shuttled back to the visitor center and our cars and Zac brought some apples, cookies and chips for the group. What a fun and memorable way to end my time in Taos. Los Rios is fun, friendly, easy to work with and I'd absolutely go again! Don't forget to tip your guide and also be ready to get a little wet, even on a more mellow trip. Had an awesome time on the river!

Best ride ever. Totally worth every penny! Every one is so awesome and happy loving people. Told me…read moreyes to rafting in low water level when everyone else said no because I was too big. (400) pounds and let me tel you we only got stuck once where everyone gets stuck. It was the best they really care about people not just the dollar. These guys are very customers friendly and customer service oriented. Most knowledgeable guides out there. Don't ride with anyone else they only care about quick money. But new wave rafting cares about the people more. I'm gonna be back as much as possible. 1000% recommend these guys. Use new wave I promise you won't be disappointed. Also awesome pics too. Man it was the best day of my life these guys treated us so loving and kind. You will regret going to anyone else I promise.

Our guide, Socia, was on time, super friendly, and the perfect guide for our family of three (mom,…read moredad, and a nervous 5-year-old). Britt, the owner, met us before we headed out for our float, and we just casually conversed until it was time to go. Our outing coincided with a group of 25 Boy Scouts, so we could've been quickly lost in the shuffle, but Socia held us back and let the kids get way out ahead of us, so we felt like we were all by ourselves for the majority of the trip. She was so considerate and engaging and made it feel like we were on the river with an old friend. At the end of the trip, Britt met us again and hung out while we ate just casually conversing as if once more, we were catching up with an old friend. Thank you, Socia and Britt for the memory of a lifetime! Our little guy hasn't stopped talking about whitewater rafting on the Rio Grande.

After reading the reviews that "Jerry " wrote I was a bit leary ,but, Joey was EXCELLENT. Kind,,…read morepatient and teaches things that I had never thought about before. I had 2 of the best days on the water imaginable. Interestingly enough there is also a negative review on trip advisor. Different verbiage. I spoke to Joey about my concerns, but I couldn't have been happier. I suspect that "Jerry " is a competitor, because Joey said that he had never guided Jerry.

This guy will take out as many clients as he possibly can. Whick means that you'll be left alone,…read morenot really knowing what you're doing. One person can't really instruct another seven people that efficiently. No one in our group caught a fish. With seven people you'd think that at least one of us would catch something

I've gone on two trips with Far Flung thanks to Diversify Whitewater and Latino Outdoors along with…read moreother sponsors. Will has been great at organizing a free community event, providing lots of fun information about the Rio Grande Del Norte area. I definitely recommend them. After our trip they had picnic tables, a volleyball net, and a nice area to swim in the river.

Seeing as there are less reviews here than on Far Flung's other social media…read more.. Wife and I went on the Racecourse with Brian this afternoon with another couple, and we all had a blast. Considering this was the first time for two of us and my second time rafting, we all did well thanks to Brian's coaching and guidance. Everything is easy through Far Flung's reservation system, the check in process is easy, everything laid back like it should be. Thanks for a great paddle y'all, give that man a raise!

Really nice park with a playground. The best part is the riparian walkways that offer a lovely area…read moreto walk with shade, water, and tons of birds. A nice break after a sunny day at the Pueblo and historic downtown area.

Awesome park tucked away in Taos tons of area to play with your kid and walk your dog. There are…read moretwo play scapes two sets of swings a tennis court and at least two areas of walking paths as well as a large area to play any other sport. It is fenced in. And there are tons of picnic areas. This has been my go to play area for my child when I come visit. It's also off the main road so it nice and quiet with beautiful mountain views.