From Taos Valley RV Park and Campground…

While Taos is still high desert at about 7100 feet in elevation, the vegetation is mostly sage and juniper versus the cactus, mesquite and juniper of the southern high desert. And the mountains are part of larger ranges with foothills and rolling terrain on the approach in contrast to the southern small ranges that jutted out of the desert floor.

The sage can have a yellow flower which looks golden in the right light. The combination of sage and juniper makes for a wonderful, soft fragrance as well.

Taos in the morning.