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04-16-2016, 08:29 AM
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Covington
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Santa Fe
I will be in Santa Fe in early June staying at Santa Fe Skies for 11 days. This will be my first trip to the area. I do plan to fly fish Cow Creek Ranch a couple of my days. Any other thoughts on things to do and not miss doing around the area?
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04-16-2016, 08:55 AM
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Spokane
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Stayed at the KOA next to the highway heading north out of town when we were on our way home from the Balloon Festival. I would recommend a dinner at Harry's Roadhouse on the Old Las Vegas Highway which parallels the highway. Great food and good prices as I recall.
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04-16-2016, 09:01 AM
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Take the "High Road to Taos" through Truchas. Visit the bridge over the Rio Grande Gorge and return along the Rio Grande through Velarde. Take a drive through the Sangre de Cristo mountains by Santa Fe Ski Basin.
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04-16-2016, 09:08 AM
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Albuquerque
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If you plan to fish Cow Creek, you will be enjoying the Pecos Wilderness area.
For "away from Santa Fe" excursions. I would recommend:
- Taos and Rio Grande Gorge (about 1 hour from Santa Fe)
- Valle Grande largest volcanic caldera in N. America (also great fly fishing by advanced reservations)
- Bandelier National Monument and Los Alamos (home of the first atomic bomb)
For things to do in and around Santa Fe: - Canyon Road for great art galleries
- Santa Fe Plaza for great museums
For restaurants that the locals like to haunt: - The Pantry for breakfast
- Marias for good New Mexican food
- Jamba Cafe (in a strip mall, but great food)
- Loyal Hound (one of our favorite off the beaten paths for dinner)
- Geronimo's, if you decide to break the bank
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04-16-2016, 09:10 AM
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San Antonio
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We enjoyed the Georgia O'Keefe Museum tour. There is also a Farmer's Market down by the railroad tracks, not sure which days.
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04-16-2016, 10:04 AM
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Santa Fe is probably most famous for it's numerous Art Galleries along Canyon Road. So don't forget to spend at least some time in the historic district.
There are a lot of good museums. One that is very interesting and doesn't cost much to attend is the Folk Art Museum. It is a huge collection of Folk Art constructed out of things like tooth picks, sewing spools, popsicle sticks, etc. Some of the work is incredible.
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04-16-2016, 10:26 AM
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2002 30' Classic S/O
Garden Valley
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Bishop's Lodge is a must, also The Bite in town, have the Green Chili Cheese Burger, world class. Breakfast at Tia Sophia's downtown. Take a drive to Rancho de Chimyo for dinner.
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04-16-2016, 10:40 AM
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I suggest a road trip, without the trailer.
Any direction…..I call that area "Road Trip Heaven ".
Aztec, N.M. is interesting. It's a small town. attractions include The Aztec Ruins National Monument ( Native American Kiva and ruins ), The Aztec Museum And Pioneer Village.
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04-17-2016, 04:48 AM
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Been there a plenty times and always go to visit Ten Thousand Waves for a massage.
https://tenthousandwaves.com/
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04-17-2016, 05:48 AM
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This brings back memories. My family used to spend time at Cow Creek Ranch back in the 1940's and 50's. I learned to ride a horse there, as well as falling in the creek and getting wet a few dozen times. The fried trout that hit the pan within minutes of being pulled out of the creek was delicious.
There is a watercolor painting of the old ranch house and surrounding facilities hanging on my living room wall. I remember standing behind the artist and watching her paint when I was a small child. I guess my mom bought the painting, because I still have it.
Thanks for reminding me.
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04-17-2016, 06:04 AM
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2014 20' Flying Cloud
Sag Harbor
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Speaking of memories, in the little town of Cerillos between Albuquerque and Santa Fe, there used to be a Tiffany's Saloon and Melodrama, which I just learned burned down shortly after we were there in the 1970's. The town is still apparently a throw-back to the old days, architecturally speaking, and might be a good lunch stop with or without the trailer IMO.
https://newmexicophotography.wordpre...os-new-mexico/
http://www.cerrillosnewmexico.com/ce...orical-society
And ditto to the comments about parking the trailer and driving anywhere from Santa Fe, to Taos for instance. That area is breathtaking . . .
Have fun!
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04-17-2016, 06:41 AM
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2006 25' Safari
Signal Mountain
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If opera appeals to you, Sante Fe has a great venue for it. Their opera season is famous. I also recommend the high road to Taos. There are a couple of wineries along the way.
I always recommend Paraguays Restaurant in Espanola.
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04-17-2016, 08:09 AM
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2020 30' Classic
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Covington
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mimiandrews
This brings back memories. My family used to spend time at Cow Creek Ranch back in the 1940's and 50's. I learned to ride a horse there, as well as falling in the creek and getting wet a few dozen times. The fried trout that hit the pan within minutes of being pulled out of the creek was delicious.
There is a watercolor painting of the old ranch house and surrounding facilities hanging on my living room wall. I remember standing behind the artist and watching her paint when I was a small child. I guess my mom bought the painting, because I still have it.
Thanks for reminding me.
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I can't wait to fly fish Cow Creek. I hear the fishing is great!!!
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04-18-2016, 10:31 AM
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Cincinnati
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We stayed at Santa Fe Rancheros and enjoyed the CG. There is a nice nature trail along the perimeter. Nice people managing the park.
x2 on the Georgia O'Keefe museum. I wasn't sure what to expect but enjoyed it quite a bit. For grocery shopping, check out Kuane's Market.
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02-19-2021, 04:43 PM
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Reviving an old thread...
We'll be camping for a week in Santa Fe in late March/early April. I've currently got a reservation at Rancheros de Santa Fe Campground in a site with full hookups.
Does anyone have any recent experience with this campsite? Should I consider others? Santa Fe Skies and Trailer Ranch seem to be the two most popular options. I picked Rancheros de Santa Fe because it looks to be private with some nice trees and away from town a little bit.
Thanks very much for any help.
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02-19-2021, 06:34 PM
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Lost in America
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Santa Fe
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Rancheros and Santa Fe Skies are your best choices. Rancheros is a little further out but more natural with trees, etc. Harry's Roadhouse (lunch/dinner)and Cafe Fina (breakfast/lunch) are nearby restaurants when you don't feel like making the drive into town. Enjoy...
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