Activities in Gallup

The San Juan River winds through New Mexico's high desert country surrounded by cool, dry air in the summer and warm sunshine in the winter, providing year-round fishing opportunities for Mark Nesbit and his Blue Sky Fly Fishing Co. crew. They take everyone from beginners to advanced anglers out on wade, float, and reservoir trips, teaching the skills necessary to catch hard-fighting trout after determining where the fish have been congregating and which flies have been producing. While leading anglers into waist-deep water or overseeing them on drift boats, the guides also share advice on lure selection, which they have acquired over several decades of fishing in the San Juan River, Navajo Reservoir, and aquariums.

Though some participants choose to run and others to walk, everybody who participates in the Color Dash experiences a transformation. As participants make their way through the 5K Color Dash and UVSplash courses they are subjected to bursts of color; additional events include Zombies by Color Dash, which adds the undead to the equation. Though the color will wash away, the memories will remain forever in the minds of all participants who aren't goldfish. Proceeds from Color Dash events benefit local children's charities and organizations.

Tall vegetation and boulders span the banks of the San Juan River and Navajo Lake, and the adept anglers at Resolution Guide Service are experts at reading the lay of the land to determine fishing spots with the greatest bounty. Visitors to the lodge obtain access to the river and six miles of uninterrupted fly fishing waterways. After practicing fishing techniques during guided fishing trips and posing for prom pictures with trophy-size brown and rainbow trout, guests can retreat to the lodge's two-bedroom suites equipped with private baths, living rooms, and satellite television.

For bar nibbles and pub food par excellence, Coal Street Pub is a top pick. The weekends are for going out for amazing combinations. Save the salad for the weekday and come grab a meal at Coal Street Pub. Don't go thirsty during dinner! Coal Street Pub also offers a splendid drink list featuring wine, beer, and more. Looking for a good happy hour? Head to Coal Street Pub and treat yourself to a bite or a drink for a discounted price. At Coal Street Pub, you won't have to wait for your large or small group to be seated. No need to be formal, business casual will pass. Or, take your food to go. Catering is also available if you'd like to serve Coal Street Pub's tasty dishes at your next party. Street parking is the only parking option close to Coal Street Pub. Frugal foodies will especially love the prices at Coal Street Pub, with a meal typically hovering under the $15 mark. Coal Street Pub dishes up breakfast, lunch, and dinner, so stop by for your favorite meal.