Taos and the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument - Earthships, Hot Springs, Rio Grande Gorge, and Great Views
Taos, NM is a popular tourist destination in northern NM in the middle of nowhere, about two hours north of Santa Fe. Just before sunrise behind the Taos Mountains Taos is located at the base of the Taos Mountains, part of the larger Sangre de Cristo Range. The area is gorgeous with canyons, mountains, and volcanoes dotting the landscape. I only spent an evening and half a day there, but the small taste that I had has earned it a spot on the list of places that I want to return to. I think the beauty of the area is increased by understanding more about how unique the geology is. This post is chock full of pictures and info because I was in love with everything I saw, and I wanted to attempt to do some justice to the place. I only went into town for dinner at a brewery that had wood fired pizza after I arrived in the area. As I drove by the main plaza, I saw a lot of people out walking around and visiting the cute shops and galleries lining the streets. Taos is an artsy town with severa...