Taos and Santa Fe reward adventurous families with cool culture, epic outdoor experiences and stellar Southwestern fare.
The aftershocks of the pandemic’s impact reverberated through our trip, so it was good we were visiting two places with lots of potential activities in each. A lesson I quickly learned in New Mexico was to always have backup plans — and backups for the backups. Closures of businesses and attractions due to staffing shortages, changes of weather and other unforeseen circumstances were not uncommon. Sometimes, we could circle back later; other times, that wasn’t possible.
was still closed because of the pandemic, so we couldn’t visit the local Native American community, where we hoped to delve into the history and culture of the region’s people., about a 90-minute drive to the southwest. On an unexpectedly snowy morning, we walked a short distance to the park’s cliffs, where we climbed ladders to the cavates , once home to two groups of Pueblo people.After the park, we continued to Santa Fe, another hour in the car.
Even when we made it into town, it felt like the rough and rugged edge of civilization, sun-blasted and well-worn. Someone joked to me that Taos has two seasons: dirt and mud. Pack sturdy shoes and clothes you don’t mind mucking up. Even just walking around, you end up dusty and musty by the end of the day.
The frontier-styled town is full of fun, funky shops with intergenerational appeal. For local art, fly over to
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