It’s hard to do a fair review of this scenic byway based on the circumstances surrounding this excursion. My friend and I ended up driving it after our original plan to go to Tent Rocks didn’t work out (disappointment #1). And because we had three dogs with us on a warm day, we couldn’t get … More Turquoise Trail National Scenic Byway

On November 21st, my friend and I decided to drive the Jemez Mountain Trail. What started out as a day trip, turned into a weekend excursion — so be forewarned! I secretly wanted to find Spence Hot Springs, but the historic Jemez Bath House would make do in my mind if that’s all we could … More Jemez Mountain Trail Scenic Byway

Spring was in the air and I was ready to start exploring more, so in early April I decided to drive part of the “High Road to Taos”. This Scenic Byway is about 56 miles long and winds through the Sangre de Cristo Mountains between Santa Fe and Taos. The road spans high desert, mountains, … More High Road to Taos