Explore the Jemez!
The Santa Fe National Forest is currently under a forest closure. That DOES NOT mean one cannot still enjoy the Jemez Experience. Inside the vast Jemez Mountains, there are alternative means of exploration.
Although the Jemez Mountains are closed, one can still enjoy hiking, picnicking, soaking in hot springs, shopping, and sight seeing, during a day trip to Jemez.
Hiking:
Jemez Historic Site has a .25 mile self guided hike where the Jemez people revolted againt the Spanish in 1680 (Pueblo Revolt).
Picnicking:
Pueblo of Jemez Welcome Center: The Welcome Center has a courtyard with shade, a mural, and picnic tables. Open to the public.
Jemez Red Rocks: At the Jemez Red Rocks one can either purchase food from a local family selling local cuisine or one can bring their own food and enjoy a beautiful view while enjoying his or her meal.
Poderosa Valley Vineyard: Aside from taking the winery's tour, one can picnic among the vinyard and beautiful landscape in Ponderosa.
Jemez Springs Park: With picnic tables, a skate park, and playground, one can enjoy a nice family picnic in Jemez.
Hot Springs:
There are serveral locations to soak in healing waters. In the Jemez Springs area there are establishments where one can experience these waters.