Oct 9, 2012 - Day trip to Taos, NM

We started our day on Canyon Road in the historic part of Santa Fe. The entire street is full of art galleries and a few resturants. We took an hour or so to stroll the street and look at some of the art and sculptures. After that, we took a day trip to Taos, NM. It's about 70 miles north of Sante Fe. It was a beautiful drive. On the way up we took the scenic drive that followed the Rio Grande River Gorge. There were several pull-offs and parks along the river to take pics (and rocks). Ha. The scenery was breathtaking. However, the...

Oct 3, 2012 - Taos, New Mexico and The Enchanted Circle

After we left Boulder, it was time for more family time – we headed for my sister Dianne’s home in Taos, New Mexico. Each time we visit here, we try to do some different activities. Fred got on his motorcycle and rode the Enchanted Circle, visited his friend Chris in Red River, and rode the Cimarron Canyon Road. I spent a fun time with Dianne – we went to the Mabel dodge Luhan House first. This home was built by New York City socialite Mabel Dodge and her third husband, Taos Pueblo native Antonio Luhan. What started as a four room adobe...

Sep 13, 2012 - The Road to Taos

The scenery in New Mexico is not as dramatic as it is in the Colorado Rockies, but the wide-open spaces and the gently sloping green-covered mountains have a beauty all their own. We rode from Manitou Springs through the flatland of southern Colorado, took the Interstate through Pueblo and proceeded into New Mexico on route 160 and south on 64 to Taos. No trip to Taos would be complete without driving around the Enchanted Circle, and we took a few hours to take this scenic ride through farmland and Carson National Forest. Elizabeth Ghost...

Jul 29, 2012 - Taos, NM

Drove to Taos. Drive started out on the I25 for about 5 miles, then on to the 64. Road was good for a while, good shape and flat, then the condition of the road got worse, then we hit the mountains and the road got steep, twisty, narrow and in bad condition. Finally got to Taos and RV Park. Booked the park based on the reviews and the web site. First observation, the web site designer should get the "sows ear to silk purse" award. Not quite what I expected. Oh well. Had a late lunch in town which was OK and then went to the San Francisco...

Jun 18, 2012 - Taos, NM

Hope this update reaches everyone doing well and safe. Although we are in Taos as I write this we are leaving for the North Rim of the Grand Canyon tomorrow morning (the 19th) . We have spent four great days here in Taos. Went to an open farmers market Saturday morning and then explored the shopping area of Taos. Also went to the Rio Grande Gorge, the Taos Pueblo, and the funky Earth Ship houses. Stayed around Kodi Sunday...gave him a bath, fixed a flat bicycle tire and went to a ice cream social. Yes everyone, Jerry went to a social where...

Apr 16, 2012 - Day 6 Tribes

Just when I thought the day couldn't get more amazing I'd round another bend in the road and be blown away. Here's a partial list of what made me happy today: scraping sparkly snow from my windshield to head out, the very Western sounding names Durango and Apache, driving through vast, unpopulated stretches of northern NM on equally unpopulated two lane roads, crossing a long, very steep and snow-frosted San Juan Mountain pass (Bikers, and you know who you are, this would be a stellar ride in the fall), coming over a rise to have a black...

Sep 30, 2011 - Taos, NM

Taos Pueblo still has a War Chief. When I learned this, I wondered what on earth does a War Chief do? I mean today, when “wars” are more often conducted by words or through financial machinations. Come to find out the Pueblo War Chief, and his 11 officials are responsible for the protection of tribal lands outside the village walls, and for the protection of wildlife and natural resources. For Taos Pueblo, that’s not a small task. The Pueblo is one of very few Native nations who received over 400,000 acres of land BACK from the American...

May 30, 2011 - Taos, New Mexico and area

We enjoyed several days in the Taos area with friends Wayne and Mary. We had not often RVed with other friends and we really enjoyed our time with them! I hope we will get to do that more in the future. The first day we were in the Taos area, I had a wonderful “sister day” with my younger sister Dianne. We took off at 9:15 and spent the whole day together. First we drove to Abiquiu to tour Ghost Ranch, where Georgia O’Keeffe lived for many years. Her first visit to New Mexico was in 1917, but she didn’t begin coming there regularly until...

May 26, 2011 - Taos, New Mexico

Driving from Tucumcari to Taos (rhymes with house)was not a long trip, just about 150 miles as I remember. The thing that made us a bit nervous was this would be the first real challenge for our new radiator and cooling system. Had tackled no real mountains yet. The last 40-50 miles into Taos had long grades and curves and some of them fairly steep. The coach handled it with ease, so we felt some real relief about that. The weather really changed as we climbed, the outside temp dropping from the 60's to a low of 40. We went though some rain...

Apr 26, 2011 - Do you know the way from Santa Fe????

Leaving Albuquerque, we plan to travel up another Scenic Byway…recommended as a great alternative to Interstate 10. Any road is better than an Interstate, unless you are in a hurry - as the view of cars, interstate signs and concrete flashing by can get a little dull after a while. The Byway we choose is called the Turquoise Trail (a popular colourful gem in New Mexico) Lynda folds the map into a lap-sized square and Tracy points out the attractive Albuquerque overpasses as we leave the city behind us. Each one is painted in attractive...

Mar 29, 2011 - Taos, New Mexico

A trip into the mountains. Today, Terri and I ventured up to Taos. The first segment of the drive passes through some of the desert north of Santa Fe, with the hills in the backround, then the road heads up into and along the hills. The drive through the mountains was very picturesque, especially when reaching the Rio Grande River. Terri and I both enjoy this sort of scenery and the changing rock formations in the hills, as well as the various colors and contrasts, so it was very enjoyable. And being the worldly traveler that I am, I had...

Oct 10, 2010 - Up to the Pueblo

The day for Taos. I apologize if this entry is late, or if the photos are missing. When we got back to the campsite today we found that there was no internet access, and since it’s Sunday there was no one who could do anything about it! It was 38 degrees when we woke up this morning! We took our time getting things together, and then left for Taos and Taos Pueblo. It is around 70 miles from Santa Fe. We drove through some beautiful scenery, saw the Rio Grande Gorge, and found some interesting road signs. I started getting nervous when I...