New Wave 2014 Season begins with Rio Grande Gorge trip
In conjunction with our partners at Santa Fe Mountain Adventures, we launched our 2014 season-opener this morning (the full-day Rio Grande Gorge trip) , with the Midgen family of California. This trip...
View ArticleMarujo Family, New Wave No Wave Float, 4/19/14
The Marujo family, of Alburquerque, joined us on April 19th for the New Wave No Wave float trip, in the Orilla Verde (Green Banks) section of the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument. Marujo family,...
View ArticleVista Verde Hike
In the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument, the Vista Verde hike starts just uphill from Taos Junction bridge. This is a relaxed, mostly level, 2 hr. hike to a great overlook of the Class 4 Taos Box...
View ArticlePowerline Falls Rapid, on the Taos Box
Powerline Falls rapid, on the Taos Box stretch of the Rio Grande river, in northern New Mexico, is the most exciting rapid that is commercially run in the State of New Mexico. It is named for the...
View ArticleMonsoon Season Has Arrived
The monsoon season has arrived, and right on schedule. Early July is when it predictably shows up, a function of moist, heated air flowing north from the Gulf of Mexico, Sea of Cortez and the Pacific....
View ArticleRio Grande del Norte Nat. Mon. Poster
Rio Grande del Norte Nat. Mon. poster. Here’s some new art work for the Monument. Which of our trips traverse sections of the Monument.? The Taos Box, and downstream, the Monument Scenic Float. Looks...
View ArticleThe Rio Grande in Rocks
Just downstream of Taos Junction Rapid, on the Rio Grande of northern New Mexico, is a group of basalt rocks that, at high water, are vigorously washed by strong currents. The sediment carried by the...
View ArticleThe Rio Chama, Summer, 2018
Our other river is the Rio Chama, the next drainage to the west of the Rio Grande. It joins the Rio Grande at Española, just 20 miles to the south of our headquarters in Embudo. But it is remarkably...
View ArticleCholla Cactus Blooms Along the Rio Grande, NM
The cholla cactus flowers. Early June is when it happens. The cholla cactus blooms, transforming a menacing large cactus into a marvel! This cactus was photographed on 6/8/18, alongside the Rio Grande,...
View ArticleCholla Cactus Blooms in Rio Grande del Norte National Monument
Early June is when it happens. The cholla cactus blooms, transforming a menacing large cactus into a marvel! This cactus was photographed on 6/9/18, alongside the Rio Grande, in the Rio Grande del...
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