Crossroads Student Travel

The Taos, New Mexico trip is designed as a six-day experience to immerse high school students into Native American culture through direct community service working with the Pueblo community. Throughout the week we also actively engage in cultural awareness experiences while we enjoy the many outdoor adventures available in the scenic Taos, New Mexico region.

Taos, New Mexico is a tremendous place to learn about traditional Native American culture, particularly with the Taos Pueblo nearby, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the oldest continuously inhabited communities in North America. Taos is also a scenic conglomeration of mountain ranges, gorges, rivers, open spaces and rock formations that have lured artists to this region for over a century. More recently, Taos is viewed as one of the most desirous recreational regions in the Southwest partly due to the mild temperatures they experience year round, a benefit from the high elevation.

Partnering with Teachers and Schools

Our program partners with teachers interested in providing a dynamic experience for your students to learn about Native American culture while we commit to meeting the physical and educational needs of the Taos Pueblo community. For the summer trips, depending on the specific needs in the community, we work at a Pueblo organic farm and engage in a variety of community restoration projects at the Taos Pueblo. In addition to the community service projects, we participate in cultural awareness activities that help us understand traditional Pueblo culture, which includes a private tour of the Taos Pueblo, participating in traditional drumming and dancing, bread making, storytelling, folklore traditions, and enjoying Pueblo musical performances. Lastly, we explore the scenic Taos region through a variety of outdoor activities such as exploring an ancient Pueblo village, hiking to and enjoying natural hot springs, walking along the crest of the Rio Grande Gorge, and swimming in the Rio Grande river.

Teachers who coordinate the trip the first year receive a free trip to Taos with a paid stipend for travel expenses. Teachers who work with Crossroads on future trips will work as a partner with the Crossroads program to Taos. Crossroads Director Stuart Morris works directly with each teacher coordinator to design a trip that best meets the goals and objectives of your particular school.