Family Activities To Experience At Taos Ski Valley In The Summer With the combination of beauty, history and adventure, Taos Ski Valley has a number of family activities for you and your family to enjoy the summer season. For doing that, all you need to do is check in to one of the Taos Ski Valley hotels and also connect with a local guide for best experience. They will actually be able to make your whole experience extra special! Here are our top recommendations for things to do in Taos Ski Valley: 1. Exploring Downtown Taos Downtown Taos is quite a small area to easily walk around the entire area at leisure. There are numerous interesting shop, galleries and restaurants that a family can easily spend an entire day exploring those. 2. Hike the Rio Grande Gorge If you are someone who prefers a view from above, there are a number of easy hikes along the rim of the Rio Grande River Gorge. Most people decide on the easy, flat hike which is roughly 2 miles along the Orilla Verde area on the Vista Verde Trail. Generally, starting early in the day is recommended, so that the sun is not too hot and you are able to witness the animals foraging for food. Post slathering up with sunscreen, all you need to do is grab your hats and water bottle and head down the trail.