Taos has the perfect vibe whether you're in the city plaza, at the ski resort or exploring the gorge. There are many available rafting and adventure companies along the river and in town to take you on guided tours of the wilderness and rafting/kayaking the Rio Grande in the Taos box. The Rio Bravo campgrounds are nice campgrounds to make base camp at. They offer easy access to the river and gorge, running water with showers and a community kiva. Nice campground of the car camper.