Winter In The Enchanted Circle!

The majestic Enchanted Circle in New Mexico, is the place to be when it comes to winter and winter activities.

The Enchanted Circle Byway is about a 2 to 2 1/2 hour drive, but well worth it for the views. It takes you through Angel Fire, Eagle Nest, Elizabethtown, Red River, Questa, San Cristobal/Lama, the D.H. Lawrence Ranch, Taos, Taos Canyon, and back to Angel Fire. With all these places to stop you will never be bored or lacking adventure.

First stop, The enticing Angel Fire Resort, where you can have a day basking in the wintery weather and skiing or boarding the vast mountain. Not a skier, no problem, Angel Fire offers other activities for you to enjoy. You can Snowshoe on the golf course, go tubing by the lake, enjoy a horse drawn carriage ride or just enjoy the scenery in this winter wonderland.

Next, you will head towards Eagle Nest, where you can see the pristine Eagle Nest Lake, where you can enjoy ice fishing, or just enjoy walking across it and listing to all the sounds it makes. Walk by the Dam and see the old railroad tunnel. Take in the view of majestic snowcapped Wheeler Peak which is the highest mountain in New Mexico.

Just out of Eagle Nest, is the old mining town called Elizabethtown, where you can see some of the old alluring buildings that still stand today. Passing by Elizabethtown, you travel over Bobcat Pass, which is quite magical seeing the snow sparkle and cover the mountains. There are also many different hiking spots throughout the pass. At the end you reach the cowboy western town of Red River, where you can enjoy another wonderful ski resort, and many other winter activities. There is also an access to Wheeler Peak from here.

Traveling past Red River, you go through Questa, San Cristobal/Lama, And the D.H. Lawrence Ranch, where you can enjoy the white covered land and the rich culture of this historic area.

Taos, is your next stop where you have a world class ski mountain, that even has a new lift to ride! Taos is also known for it's diverse culture, many art galleries and shops, and fabulous restaurants. Visit The Taos Pueblo, the longest continually inhabited Native American Community where Pueblo Indians have lived for over 1,000 years. Here you can rest assured you will always find something to do. The streets are filled with color and mesmerizing wonder.

Lastly you go through the scenic Taos Canyon, with plenty of places to stop as well as hike. You will see the snow covered mountains while you make your way back to Angel Fire. This is why you should make the Enchanted Circle your destination spot this winter.

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