Enchanted Circle & Eagle Nest Lake Visitor Center

I've probably talked about the Enchanted Circle before but it is one of the reasons people visit Taos. If the 100 mile route isn't in your plans, stay a day longer and take the drive! Taos North towards Questa, maybe a stop at Millicent Rogers museum, maybe a visit to the Rio Grande Bridge, add a side trip to Wild & Scenic Rivers.

Then off the Red River. There's always things to see and do in Red River. From Questa, drive East and you can't miss Red River. Coming up, October 2-4, 2009, is the Days of 1895, a celebration of Red Rivers gold mining history. Their 5th Annual Octoberfest is October 9-11, 2009. Get more details at http://www.redrivernewmexico.com/ or phone the Chamber at 575-754-2366.

Continue your driver to Eagle Nest. On the way, a stop at Elizabethtown might be in order. It a historical town but now a ghost town. Newest feature of Eagles Nest is the State Park Visitors Center. One of the first visitor centers anywhere to be zero net energy, it generates as much power as it uses through solar photovoltaic panels and a vertical wind turbine. Plus it's very well built with extra insulation, natural lighting design, and passive solar. The building features interpretive exhibits, a classroom, administrative offices, and a pavillion looking out at Wheel Peak (New Mexico's highest, 13,166).

The Viet Nam Veterans Memorial is at Angel Fire and an absolute MUST see on your trip around the Enchanted Circle. Dry eyes are usually not found at this historical, honoring, and educational center.

Angel Fire Resort just finished a $20 million golf club plus numerous other village improvements. Summer and winter, you'lll find much to see and do.

Thinking of doing Taos in a day? Honestly can't be done. Do your self a favor and book a few nights at Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza. We're your "tour guides" for North Central NM. The above ideas are just a few thoughts to expand your Taos Experience. Visit us at www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn or call 800-444-2346 for more ideas.