GO New Mexico podcast: Take a kayak adventure on the Rio Grande, explore the bosque

Did you know that Albuquerque is home to amazing wildlife adventures?

Kayaking down the Rio Grande can transport you into a peaceful nature space over the river and under one of the largest flyways in the United States.

Tune in to the latest episode of the GO New Mexico podcast, with guests Bjorn Fredrickson from NM Wild and Sivan Gordon Buxbaum from the Rio Grande Nature Center State Park.

Paddle under one of the most fascinating bird migrations of sandhill cranes as they make their way to the Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge for the winter. We'll also talk about local nonprofits to volunteer with, including Rio Grande Return, the Albuquerque Backyard Refuge Program or NM Wild.

GO New Mexico, featuring monthly outdoor adventures across New Mexico's public lands, is a new podcast from the Albuquerque Journal. While some adventures are well-known tourist destinations, many are hidden in plain sight. Each episode features locals with insight on how to find joy and deepen connection to precious landscapes and ecosystems, perfect for any adventure with friends and family. New Mexico has millions of acres of public lands with diverse adventure offerings, no matter what your skill level or interest.

Host Amy Morse works as a communications manager at the Environmental Defense Fund by day, and nature adventure explorer on nights and weekends. Tune into the GO New Mexico podcast for adventure inspiration and to learn more about the unique destinations, wildlife and plants around the Land of Enchantment. She also produces the green jobs podcast, Degrees: Real talk about planet-saving careers.