Picuris Peak 2: The Royal Road!
January 13, 2013 by Diane Berry · Leave a Comment
In my last post, I described a hike I took with my husband Terry and son Ryan shortly after their arrival in New Mexico this summer. They drove out to join me after a long six weeks here alone. We chose to hike the Picuris Peak Trail, near Taos, NM. We had hiked for several [...]
Book Review – Hidden Magic of Walt Disney World
November 26, 2012 by Canadianladybug · Leave a Comment
When you travel with your RV, you sometimes plan where you will end up. And one of the places we would love to bring our children is definitively Walt Disney World. My husband and I dream of the day where we can surprise the kids with an extended trip to Florida and explorations to places [...]
The Magic of Ledoux Street
July 29, 2012 by Diane Berry · 1 Comment
Tucked away in a tiny corner of Taos, NM is Ledoux Street. This quaint and beautiful street, named after Paul Ledoux, one of the first French trappers to settle in Taos in the 1800’s, contains magic that is difficult to find in this day and age. Reminiscent of days gone by, the shops and galleries [...]
Arts and Crafts on a Summer Day
July 22, 2012 by Diane Berry · Leave a Comment
If you are camping or visiting Taos, New Mexico the second weekend in June next spring, make plans to attend the Taos Annual Arts and Crafts Fair at Kit Carson Park, located in the middle of town. Vendors from all over the southwest exhibit and sell their wares for very reasonable prices. Having experienced this [...]
Taos’ Unique Farmer’s Market
July 18, 2012 by Diane Berry · Leave a Comment
When camping in the southwest, if you have occasion to find yourself in the vicinity of Taos, NM any Saturday morning during the summer months, give yourself the treat of attending the Taos Farmer’s Market. It takes place in the parking lot of the Taos Town Hall, just a block from the Plaza from 8 [...]
Attending An Enjarre!
July 15, 2012 by Diane Berry · 1 Comment
After hearing about it for several years, I had the opportunity to attend the Enjarre of St. Francis de Asis Mission Church in Ranchos de Taos, NM this year. There were a number of visitors present, watching quietly as the beautiful old church was being restored. It was a humbling and spiritual experience. On a [...]
The Monkey Feeders at Taos Plaza Live!
June 24, 2012 by Diane Berry · 2 Comments
A short time ago, I wrote about my visit to the annual summer Thursday night event, Taos Plaza Live. I write today to profile a local band that was appearing the last time I attended the Plaza event, the Monkey Feeders. The Feeders are not simply a summer band or event. We have seen them [...]
Experiencing Taos Plaza Live!
June 20, 2012 by Diane Berry · 2 Comments
Every summer when we would come to visit and camp in the vicinity of Taos, NM we eagerly looked forward to Thursday evenings. On that night, local merchants and KTAO, the world’s largest solar powered radio station, come together to sponsor a live performance by a (typically) local act, presented free to the public from [...]
