The history of the Four Corners incorporates the rich cultures and traditions of Native Americans and the recent history of Spanish and American immigration to the southwest. The Four Corners of the United States, (the only place four states touch at one corner), incorporates the northwest corner of New Mexico and is part of the area known as Indian Country. Near to Farmington are the Parks of the. Hovenweep, Mesa Verde, Aztec and Salmon Ruins. These National Parks offer a stupendous array of geological formations and Ancient Native American Ruins. You will recognize the names and scenery of these parks from the mystery novels of Tony Hillerman and many Hollywood films. Also on the list of geological wonders to visit are. (featured in the film Pontiac Moon with Ted Danson) and the. Bisti Badlands wilderness. which has been a major site of dinosaur fossil excavations. Most of the above sites are close enough to Farmington for one day excursions from our BB, or they permit the next easy day's drive in a regional tour. With a base in Farmington, one may: Visit: Chaco Canyon, Mesa Verde, Aztec and Salmon Ruins, Bisti Badlands many trading posts. Itinerary: Sites to visit and other possible adventurous activities in and around the Four Corners and Farmington, New Mexico all while visiting the Silver River Adobe Bed and Breakfast, Farmingtons' First BB. CHACO CANYON-CHACO CULTURE NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK. Hwy 44 turn off between Bloomfield and Cuba. One and a half hour drive from Farmington. Chaco was the center of the Pueblo Indian Culture for over a century with people inhabiting the area from 800 to 1500 years ago. By AD 1000 Chaco was firmly established as the political and economic center of the Chaco Plateau. Open seven days a week. The campground is open 24 hrs. Self guided tours take about one hour through several of the ruin complexes but you could spend a week exploring the many hiking trails to some ruins. 505-786-7014. AZTEC RUINS NATIONAL MONUMENT AND MUSEUM. Only 14 minutes from Farmington on Hwy 550. A self guided tour through the pueblo is available. These ruins make a marvelous complement to a visit to Chaco or the best first choice if you are not able to visit Chaco. Open seven days a week. 505-334-6174. CANYON DE CHELLY NATIONAL MONUMENT. Three hours from Farmington in Chinle, AZ. Hwy 550 to Shiprock-Hwy 506 to Teec Nos Pos, Hwy 160 to Mexican Water, Hwy 191 to Chinle. 520-674-5500 A must, if you can make it, these canyons sheltered prehistoric Pueblo Indians for 1,000 years and served as an ancestral stronghold for the Navajo Indians. Visitors Center (you can center your stay in Farmington with us) but campgrounds are nearby and there are a variety of hotels but the oldest is Thunderbird Lodge, 520-674-5841. MESA VERDE NATIONAL PARK. One and a half hours drive from Farmington on Hwy 170 (La Plata Hwy) to Hesperus turn right on Hwy 666. Famous for its cliff dwellings of the industrious, creative people who inhabited Mesa Verde for more than 700 years, developing from a basic hunter/gather society into a culture known for its agriculture, art and architecture. 1-800-449-2288. SALMON RUINS AND SAN JUAN ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESEARCH CENTER. Twelve miles on Hwy 64 from Farmington toward Bloomfield. One of the two largest colonies founded by the Chacoans in the 11th century. Museum contains artifacts from the site. 505-632-2031. CROW CANYON ARCHAEOLOGICAL CENTER. In Cortez, Co., one and a half hours drive on Hwy 170 to Hesperus then right on Hwy 666. Initiates and conducts public archaeological research and education programs in the American Southwest and beyond. 23390 road K, Cortez, CO. 1-800-422-8975. OTHER PLACES OR EVENTS TO VISIT: FARMINGTON GATEWAY MUSEUM. In Farmington at 3041 East Main Street. New museum featuring a variety of exhibits and historical Farmington. Open Monday-Saturday 9am-5pm Sunday, noon to 5pm. 505-599-1174. PINON HILLS GOLF COURSE. Only 8 miles from the BB, 2101 Sunrise Parkway. Noted with high marks in Golf Digest ( one of 8 five star courses in the U.S.). 505-326-6066. BOLACK GAME RESERVE AND WILDLIFE MUSEUM. Hwy 64 on the east end of Farmington. Appointment.505-325-4275. Summer Theater in Lions Wilderness Amphitheater -late June to mid August. 505-326-7602. NAVAJO LAKE AND MARINA. Hwy 511, north of Bloomfield 45 minutes. Man made lake with 190 covered slips. Fishing in the Quality waters. LANDSCAPES/GEOLOGICAL: Half an hour drive on Hwy 550/64 to Shiprock. Composed of igneous rock flanked by long upright walls of solidified lava, the rock is sacred to the Navajo who call it Tse Bit'ai'. Climbing is not permitted. On Hwy 371 south of Farmington about 37 miles. A Federally protected area of petrified logs and other plant fossils that are scattered among numerous scenic and colorful land forms. The best land formations are about 2 miles hiking distance from the parking area. MONUMENT VALLEY TRIBAL PARK. Hwy 550/64 west to Shiprock, Hwy 506 to Teec Nos Pos, Hwy 106 to Kayenta, north on Hwy 163. Two and a half hours. Enchanting earthscape displaying mesas, buttes and fragile pinnacles in southeast Utah and northwest Arizona. Visitor Center, camping, lodging, self guided tours, vehicle tours and horseback tours available. 801-727-3353. FOUR CORNERS NATIONAL MONUMENT. Hwy 550/64 to Shiprock, then Hwy 160 west. One hour drive. The only point in the U.S. where four states meet. Features an Indian marketplace with hand worked arts and crafts. Costs $2.50 per person. ANGEL PEAK RECREATION AREA. Hwy 64 to Bloomfield, then Hwy 44 south. One hour from Farmington. Geological formations and canyons to explore. Campgrounds, picnic areas and rest rooms available. Golf: Pinon Hills Golf Course (designated as one of the top eight municipal golf courses in the US) *** specials to include reserved Tee times and golf cart *** Fish: The Quality Waters below Navajo Dam. Birds: More than 200 species documented along the rivers. Hike: High desert canyons and Rocky Mountains, Guided Llama Pack Trips. Summer Theater: Anasazi Pageant. Badlands Battle Mountain Bike Race. Begun in 1994. Challenges bikers to test their abilities on a fun and technical single track located at Pinon Mesa.1-800-448-1240. 1st weekend - Shiprock Marathon and relay races on the Navajo Reservation. Certified and sanctioned by the Athletic Congress 800-448-1240. Memorial day weekend Annual Balloon Festival launch off the banks at Farmington Lake. The famous Splash'n' Dash and Hare'n' Hound races both days. Launch at 6am. Memorial day weekend -Riverfest along the river corridor, with splendid music, food, arts and crafts, raft rides and a 5K and 10K run on Saturday morning. Animas Park off Browning Parkway. Through mid-August Outdoor Summer Theater. Summer productions are performed in a natural sandstone amphitheater at Lion's Wilderness Park with an optional Southwestern dinner served prior to each Wed-Sat performance. Mesa Verde Indian Arts and Crafts Show and sale. Indian dances, Native American arts, and food at Mesa Verde National Park. Moorefield Campground. Native Americans from 23 tribes across the country participate. 4th: Freedom Days. The Fourth of July is celebrated with a variety of special events including spectacular fireworks, auction, parade, and triathlon. 1st or 2nd week -Connie Mack World Series. Some of the best amateur baseball in the country is featured each summer at Rickett's Park in farmington. Teams from the US and Puerto rico play in from of the pro-scouts and college officials. Labor day weekend -Totah Festival. Native American Juried Fine Arts and Crafts Show and Marketplace, highlighted with an Indian rug auction. Native American drumming, singing and dancing. Four Corners Iron Horse Motorcycle Rally. Events for motorcycle enthusiasts of all ages at Ignacio, CO. 1st weekend -Shiprock fair. Begun in 1923 this annual Northern Navajo Nation celebration includes a parade, fair, rodeo, arts and crafts, pow-wow and traditional song and...

We are a Green Inn (i.e. Environmentally Sound)... The guest house suite has its own private outside entrance, river front patio, Mexican tile in the private bathroom, and a small kitchen. The living room features a corner set of French doors. Silver River Adobe Inn is child-friendly. The Juniper Room and the Cottonwood Room both have their own riverside entrance from a shared patio nestled in the trees and marble tiled showers in their private baths. All rooms have private baths and private entrances. Mini Spa As plans move forward for the Silver River Adobe Inn Bed and Breakfast to grow into a mini spa we are pleased to offer, beginning May 15, 2002, an in-house, liscensed medical massage therapist. You may choose from the following types of massage modalities: Swedish; Shiatsu; Tui-Na; Polarity; Craniosacral; Stone Therapy and Shiradara. Massage rate is $50.00 per hour. Booking your massage therapy session at the time you book your BB reservation will be important to insure you of the best therapy time in conjunction with your holiday schedule. Breakfast. Cliffrose suite bedroom with hand crafted closet doors. Breakfasts feature GOURMET entrees using ORGANIC ingredients, used in creating healthy, fresh baked breads and pastries, seasonal fruits (local fruits in season), fruit juice, plus gourmet coffee, English or herb tea. For maximum health we also offer The Ultimate Meal, a preparation for athletes, all served in the dining room. We work to meet the breakfast time which is best for our guests and their day trips or business meetings. The dining room/common room is enclosed by two walls of glass creating a sense of floating on the river much as on a Mississippi river boat. [four person maximum]*. [three persons maximum]*. * Note: Each Additional Person is $15. We accept the following payment methods:

Welcome to Our Home...The Silver River Adobe Inn is a place of rustic elegance that overlooks the confluence of the San Juan and La Plata rivers. Each room has its own private entrance and private bath, and all three rooms open out to patios embraced by large cottonwood trees along the banks of the riverine nature reserve. The Silver River Adobe Inn is a contemporary example of the traditional architecture of Northern New Mexico, offering elements of luxury with the organic texture of exposed adobes and rough sawn timbers. The Bed and Breakfast graciously rests on a sandstone cliff, embraced by two rivers, the San Juan and the La Plata. In a landscape of natural vegetation grandmother cottonwood trees host many of the birds found in this nature reserve. The Las Animas, San Juan and La Plata Rivers converge in Farmington, comprising 50% of New Mexico's flowing surface waters. From the windows and patios one also experiences the long view of the sunset down the valley. An eclectic library creates a natural backdrop for the Salon style breakfast conversations. Your hosts, David and Diana, are pleased to offer advice on travel routes, local events, little known places to visit, and dining in the Four Corners. Owner/Hosts: David Beers Diana Ohlson, President of the Northwest New Mexico Bed and Breakfast Association. Diana came to the BB business through a path that integrates her interests in the history of the Southwest as a former Farmington Museum director/curator with her interests in travel, which includes her childhood journey to Australia aboard ship and delightful years spent at a private girls school in Melbourne, and living with her own children for a time in Europe. David also shares a history with the Pacific Rim as he was born in Hawaii, and his career includes extensive travel throughout the United States as part of Stanford Research Institute's national studies of innovative education programs. We cherish our children and grandson, we lust after more time to read in and beyond our library of over 5,000 volumes, and we delight in learning about other parts of the world from our guests and our personal travels. Our principal topics of conversation, left to our own devices, are family, the dynamics of personality, regional history, poetry, anthropology, philosophy, the soul's path and healing, living gently on the earth, and early childhood education. David is an avid walker whereas Diana prefers to go faster and cycles. She likes to cross country ski, David likes to snow shoe. Both hike but Diana rushes to some preset goal while David stops to admire the landscape. Diana has found she loves carpentry tools and wood working, though her skills are at the primitive level just now, while David works with plants and permaculture. As an interfaith minister, Diana enjoys officiating at wedding ceremonies and other rites of passage. Explore the mystery of the Southwest and the stories of Indian Country. Diana and David will be happy to arrange guides for tours, fishing or golf tee times. Both are members the Professional Association of International Innkeepers. Memberships Organizations. Diana and David are members of the following: Telephone: (505) 325-8219 Toll Free: (800) 382-9251 FAX: (505) 325-5074 E-mail: