1. Hike to the Top of Tucumcari Mountain

• Just outside Tucumcari, this mesa offers panoramic views of the surrounding desert. It's a steep but rewarding climb—perfect for an early morning adventure.

2. Explore the Ghost Town of Cuervo

• An eerie, semi-abandoned town with crumbling buildings and old Route 66 relics. Perfect for urban exploration and photography.

3. Blue Hole Cliff Jumping – Santa Rosa

• This 80-foot deep natural swimming hole is a must for thrill-seekers. Brave souls can cliff jump into its crystal-clear water. Scuba diving is also an option!

4. Off-Roading at Mesita and Dead Man’s Curve

• This stretch near Laguna Pueblo offers dramatic rock formations and an old treacherous bend of Route 66. Great for off-roading, hiking, and photography.

5. Sand Dune Sledding at White Sands National Park (Side Trip)

• If you don't mind a detour, White Sands is an incredible adventure stop. Grab a sandboard or sled and ride the dunes!

6. Ice Cave & Bandera Volcano – Grants

• Explore a 7,000-year-old lava tube, where ice remains frozen year-round, and hike up a dormant volcano!

7. Hike La Bajada Hill (Historic Route 66)

• A gnarly, steep, and abandoned stretch of old Route 66 that drops over lava rock cliffs. It’s best explored on foot or with a high-clearance 4WD.

8. Rock Climbing at Tres Piedras

• If you’re into climbing, check out Tres Piedras, just north of Santa Fe, for some epic granite boulders and rock faces.

9. Petroglyph National Monument – Albuquerque

• A surreal hiking spot with ancient rock carving, lava flows, and rugged desert trails.

10. Hot Air Ballooning – Albuquerque

• If you want an aerial adventure, go for a sunrise balloon ride over the Rio Grande Valley. October’s Balloon Fiesta is the ultimate experience!