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I have long been The resort is a great
in love with the launching place to visit
many local attractions.
Southwest and its wide-
Discovering open spaces, colorful Check out the nearby
plaateaus & towering
Taos Pueblo—a
buttes. New Mexico is
UNESCO world heritage
one of the states that
seniors/students $14.00,
comes calling every so site (adults $16.00,
children 10 and under
often for a road trip.
the Land Recently, we decided free) where you can
immerse yourself in
to discover and explore
the ancient history of
the northern part of the
state. We spent one day
community still residing
in Santa Fe admiring the Native American
of art on Canyon Road, has been inhabited for
countless works of
in the Pueblo, which
followed by a “Christmas
more than a thousand
years. Take a scenic
style” (containing red
drive on the Enchanted
and green chili sauce)
recommended Tomacita’s
ski resorts, mountain
Enchantment lunch at the highly Circle and discover
retreats, pristine rivers,
Restaurant ($$) before
lakes, and breathtaking
we set out for Taos.
Taos, located at
through the Alpine-like
an elevation of nearly views all while traveling
7,000 feet, has a setting. Just a short drive
mountain atmosphere from Taos, marvel at
with a small-town feel, the impressive heights
plenty of shopping from the Rio Grande
Feature and Photos by Eva Redding opportunities, and Gorge Bridge. If you
restaurants. We elected feel brave enough, walk
to stay at the beautiful El over the bridge and
Monte Sagrado Resort & observe this incredible
Spa (starting at $200.00 wonder of nature from
per night). The property 650 feet above. Be on
is surrounded by pristine the lookout for big-horn
grounds, koi ponds, sheep resting on the
and fruit bearing trees. cliffs while admiring the
During early autumn, landscape.
you will find ripening If you are in the
apples and pears mood to rejuvenate your
throughout the property. senses and experience
The resort is uniquely deep relaxation, visit
designed to pamper Ojo Caliente Mineral
its guests with extras Springs located about
such as kiva fireplaces, forty miles from Taos. As
complimentary bottled one of the first mineral
water, a spacious library/ spas in the United States,
game room, and an you can purchase a day
on-site restaurant/ pass to relax in their
bar featuring delicious nine mineral pools. If
southwestern cuisine. you wish to stay longer,
The real surprise and enjoy the overnight
enjoyment can be found accommodations ranging
in their indoor saltwater from private cliff-side
pool and hydrotherapy suites to historic hotel
spa, all surrounded by rooms and vintage trailer
lush foliage. all well equipped to make

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