Santa Fe KOA Journey Campground Blog

Train Ride Adventures in Santa Fe

4/30/2023

Get ready for an Adventure of a lifetime! Climb aboard and expect the unexpected as you travel the historic rail between Santa Fe and Lamy NM. Entertainers, music, great food, and drink await you on Sky Railway. Sky RailwayFrom scenic, sunset rides, to star gazing and murder mysteries! 2.5 hours...

Read the complete article

7 Hot Springs Near Santa Fe KOA

4/28/2023

7 Hot Springs Near Santa Fe KOA1. Montezuma Hot Springs Montezuma Hot Springs, Montezuma, NM 87731 -55 minutes away (57.8 miles) -FREE to use, open 6am-10pm -Several small soaking pools, ranging from very hot to warm, in addition to larger rock pools, the “lobster pot” (a very hot 120°), and...

Read the complete article

Visiting New Mexico Pueblos

4/28/2023

“Pueblo” is the Spanish word for village. Spanish explorers used the word “pueblo” to describe both the permanent residential structures and the people living in these communities throughout the middle Rio Grande Valley. When the Spanish arrived in 1540, there were possibly more than 100 pueblos...

Read the complete article

9 Pueblos Near Santa Fe KOA

4/28/2023

Nine Pueblos Near & North of Santa Fe1. NAMBÉ PUEBLONambe (Tewa)"People Of The Round Earth"Nambé Pueblo history dates back to the 1300s, when it played a pivotal role as a center of culture and religion. Because of its importance as a social and economic hub, the Spanish conquerors that began...

Read the complete article

Hiking Trails Near Santa Fe KOA

4/27/2023

If spending time outside is your favorite way to vacation or pass the time during a quick getaway, then hiking in New Mexico is the perfect activity. Santa Fe has many hiking trails for people of all ages and experiences.8 Popular Santa Fe Hiking TrailsWhether you are with friends or family, hiking...

Read the complete article

3 Waterfalls Near Santa Fe

4/27/2023

3 Waterfalls Near Santa Fe KOA1. Nambé Falls & Lake Recreation AreaWithin the Nambé Pueblo youll find a beautiful recreation area and waterfalls. Open Thursday-Sunday 7am-7pm and 51 minutes away (40 miles) from Santa Fe KOA is a $15.00 day use area that is kayak accessible and includes two 1/4...

Read the complete article

9 Best Museums in Santa Fe

4/21/2023

From Native American art and history, to colonial exhibits and immersive experiences, these are the 9 best museums in Santa Fe, New Mexico to visit when staying at the Santa Fe KOA Journey.1. Georgia O’Keeffe MuseumGeorgia O’Keeffe is a renowned American modern artist. She’s well known for capturing...

Read the complete article