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By Laura Pevehouse
Mountain Americas New Mexico Solo Travel Active
Three cave openings in a cliff with a ladder leading up to the middle one resemble the face of a skull

New Mexico Day Trip from Taos to Bandelier and Valles Caldera

After accidentally arriving at the birthplace of the atomic bomb, I made it to Bandelier's 11,000-year-old cliff dwellings and Valles Caldera's massive volcanic caldera. Explore ancient pueblos and dramatic landscapes on this day trip from Taos.

By Laura Pevehouse
Desert Americas New Mexico Solo Travel
Green stucco and brown wood at the entrance of a rammed-earth brick style house

What I Learned Living in an Off-Grid Earthship in Taos, New Mexico

My two weeks in a solar-powered Earthship near Taos revealed the quirks, challenges, and unexpected joys of sustainable travel. From circuit-blowing toasters to breathtaking mesa sunsets—here's your guide to eco-friendly adventures in New Mexico's high desert.