Allison & Shawn
Things To Do
Abiquiu, NM
- Ghost Ranch Property - horseback riding, 9 unique hike options, swimming pool, museum of paleontology and of archaeology, high ropes course and climbing wall. (stop by the welcome center for information, a map or the gift shop) - Abiquiu Lake Recreation Area- swimming/paddleboarding (must have pfd- we can provide! let us know!) - BODES (the gas station between Abiquiu Inn and Ghost Ranch is sort of a must) - Georgia O'Keeffe Museum (must book 2 mo in advance to go on the tour! Closed on Sunday) - Ojo Caliente (the OG of USA soaking) - Hike Cerro Pedenal - Climbing at El Rito (conglomerate rock) - Purple Adobe Lavender farm - Plaza Blanca slot canyon (also known as the White Place and known for its mystical desert beauty) - Paddle the Chama River (there is also a section without need for permit) - Echo amphitheater (natural rock amphitheater with beautiful colors) - Continental Divide Trail with section with great hikes - Poshuouinge Pueblo Ruins (simple and untouched)
White Rock, NM
(Our home! Voted happiest small town in the USA!) - Bandelier National Monument (cliff dwellings) - Overlook Park (beautiful and very accessible overlook near our house) - Tsankawi Unit (cliff dwellings near our home - somewhat exposed hiking) - Jemez Mountains (climbing, caldera, rivers, greenery) - Canyon Rim Trail (access from our backyard- highly suggest!!) - Bradley Museum for Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) history (where Shawn works -watch Oppenheimer before hand!) - Climbing (The playground (trad/tr), Old New Place (trad,tr), Below the Old New Place (sport and trad), The Gallows (nice beginner spot), the New New Place (sport), The Overlook (tr, sport, trad) -Hiking at Pajarito Mountain (local ski area...ps kids ski free until the age of 12)
Santa Fe, NM
- Ojo Caliente Santa Fe (soaking and spa) - The Railyard District (hip area with food and shopping) - Ten Thousand Waves Japanese Spa - Meow Wolf (the original) - Santa Fe Plaza (art, food, shopping) - Our favorite plaza restaurant: Apothecary (yes, it’s super witchy) - Many rooftop restaurants for sunset (one of our first dates was at the Coyote Cantina) - Mountain biking - the windsor trail is a favorite -Hiking at Santa Fe Ski Area -Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument - hiking amid cone shaped rock formations (between ABQ and Santa Fe)
