Adventure Outdoors Magazine Summer 2017 | Page 162

FARMINGTON, NM Well known as an outdoor lover’s paradise, Farmington, New Mexico is set in the scenic Four Corners area and is the perfect destination for exploring nature and enjoying thrilling activities. A variety of adventures await: Spend the night in a cave. Unlike an ordinary hotel or bed and breakfast, Kokopelli’s Cave Bed and Breakfast lets you experience the joys of living in nature, with breathtaking views and amenities. Enjoy a one-of-a-kind stay in a man-made cave house, set in the vertical cliffs of Tertiary Ojo Alamo sandstone. The views are un- forgettable, as the cave overlooks the La Plata River, approximately 300 feet below, and offers breathtaking sights of New Mexico sunsets. 160 | Summer 2017 | Adventure Outdoors Farmington’s recreation areas fea- ture a wide variety of terrain for off- roading adventures, and the area has recently received national atten- tion, with Chokecherry Canyon, lo- cated in Farmington, being named as the #1 New Mexico trail on the 2015 Top Off Road Trails in America list, published by PartCatalog. Farm- ington’s trails include sandy arroyos, large sand dunes, world-class sand- stone rock crawling, desert technical trails, steep hills and challenging slick rock for use in Jeeps, ATVs, mountain bikes, motorcycles and more. Fish five lakes—all in one destina- tion. Explore the waters of Lake Farmington, Navajo Lake, Jackson Lake, Cutter Reservoir, and Morgan Lake. Then, go river rafting along the Animas or kayaking on Animas River White Water Park or paddle- boarding at Lake Farmington. You can also enjoy a fly fishing adven- ture along the famous San Juan River Quality Waters. Explore an area rich in culture and history. Offering both self-guided and guided tours, Farmington’s rich history is showcased with a variety of historical sites, including the Salmon Ruins and Heritage Park, Aztec Ruins National Monument, the Dinétah Rock Art & Pueblitos and Chaco Culture National His- toric Park. Start planning, visit FarmingtonNM.org.