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Experience boundless outdoor adventures in New Mexico
The opportunities for outdoor sports and recreation in New Mexico are as varied as the state's terrain. Few states can boast six of the Earth's seven climatic zones, nor are they blessed with the towering mountains that rise above New Mexico's high desert plains. Our clear, blue skies invite balloonists and glider pilots to soar on the wind. The Rocky Mountain skiing is unmatched, with its soft powder and variety of terrain. With 13 national monuments and parks, five national forests and 29 state parks, New Mexico has an outdoor adventure for everybody from weekend sightseers to avid back country explorers. New Mexico also has over 70 golf courses from executive-style golf to Professional Golf Association tournament-caliber courses. Although many people think of New Mexico as a desert, there are opportunites for boating, wind surfing and even scuba diving across the state.
SKIING
Ski Portal: Ski New Mexico
Ski Areas: Angel Fire, Enchanted Forest Cross Country Ski Area, Pajarito Mountain Ski Area, Red River Ski Area, Sandia Peak Ski, Sipapu Ski & Summer Resort, Ski Apache, Ski Santa Fe, Taos Ski Valley, Valles Caldera Cross Country
WATER
Boating, fishing, rafting, sailing, scuba diving and water skiing are all happening right here in New Mexico. There are great rivers for all levels of rafting and great fishing, a a variety of lakes for sailing, windsurfing and swimming and there's even scuba diving in Santa Rosa's famous Blue Hole.
LAND
New Mexico has mountains, deserts and grasslands to for amazing outdoor activities—biking, camping, hiking, horse racing, hunting, rock climbing and spelunking.
AIR
New Mexico is famous for its wide and beautiful skies and offers the best of ballooning, birding, flying, gliding, hang gliding, parasailing and skydiving. Hang around in the bright blue skies.
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Bicycle New Mexico Come with us on Santa Fe's 23rd Annual Century Ride. A hundred miles of history pass under your wheels as you bicycle New Mexico..