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Roadtrip: Santa Fe to Taos, New Mexico

Driving into Santa Fe, New Mexico for my first time, I couldn’t help but compare it to Sedona, Arizona – it’s that magical. If you’ve never been to either place Stop. What. You’re. Doing. AND GO NOW. There aren’t that many places on this Earth that have the unique, powerful and pleasant energy vibrations as these places do. I would say it’s in the water, but clearly, it’s the dirt. I approached Santa Fe from the southeast. There were a...

Kayaks on the Rio River gorge

Kayaking the Rio River Gorge in New Mexico

Whitewater kayaking in the Rio River Gorge in New Mexico is a favorite pastime for locals and visitors to the state. However, due to low water levels, the amount of “whitewater” is less each year. Still, it was among the most challenging and scenic kayaking I’ve ever done. I took a rambling early afternoon drive through the mountains along the Rio Grande Gorge. The 50-mile gorge runs from northwest to southeast of Taos, New Mexico. It is about 800 feet...

Roswell aliens sign

One Night Alone on a Hill in Roswell, New Mexico

As I drove up the hill in Roswell, New Mexico, its dirt was the color of red velvet cake. After I was done marveling at that I looked up. What I saw in front of me stopped me in my tracks. It had been raining as I drove from Carlsbad to Roswell, an impressive feat for New Mexico, which had been desperate for water. The roof vent in my van ceiling was leaking. Despite more than a month on the...

Carlsbad Caverns

Let’s Go Spelunking in the Deep End of Carlsbad Caverns

The Carlsbad Caverns, in the middle of the Chihuahuan Desert in New Mexico, has got to be the most underrated National Park we have. I don’t understand why more people aren’t talking about and fighting to get in and see these natural wonders. The caves are open for tourism but check online to ensure you don’t need a reservation as the rules have been changing. But, once you’re in, you’re in. They let you explore miles of cave almost entirely...