The Santa Fe Mountain Adventures Experience - An exhilarating combination of adventure, fitness, culture and education

June 24, 2007

Santa Fe, New Mexico for Kids

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By Kara Williams

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Santa Fe Mountain Adventures

Outdoor activities abound in the wilderness surrounding Santa Fe. Rather than "do it yourselves" and book experiences, such as fly fishing, whitewater rafting and horseback riding, through a number of different outfitters, visiting tourists can have Santa Fe Mountain Adventures make all the arrangements for them.

This "adventure concierge" typically books various vacation experiences for families over a number of days. Mornings are typically reserved for outdoor excursions, such as the signature "Mountain Treasure Hunt," a guided hike and geo-caching, where families use GPS devices to search for hidden shoeboxes filled with trinkets for the kids. Afternoon activities usually have an arts or cultural bent—from painting pottery to cooking classes to historical walking tours. Then there's family yoga, guided llama treks and nighttime star gazing with an expert astronomer.