Wild Rivers Recreation Area

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Wild Rivers Rec area is about a 30-45 minute drive from Taos but well worth it. The Rio Grande and Red Rivers converge here and the overlook (very short walk from the parking area) where they meet is...

Hiked into Rio Grande Gorge from Cebolla Mesa.

Great hike down to the convergence of the Rio Grande and Red Rivers. Wonderful bridge across the Red River. NOTE: Access to the trail, and camping at the edge of the mesa, requires several miles on...

What Took Us So Long?!

Having lived in NM for eight years now, we had never visited this amazing park. There are many small campgrounds and trailheads from the park, several which lead down to the river (and I mean down). I...

Fly fisher.

Excellent trout fishing in glorious surroundings. Careful when wading. Many bowling ball-sized rocks and current somewhat strong. Nymphing works well. Try at least one half day with a guide.

You can see a hundred miles

Expansive views of the gorge. We grabbed the last available campsite. It was a Thursday and we didn't expect the campgrounds to be so full. You can't reserve a site in the Wild Rivers Recreation Area.