Anytime there is a new experience in Los Alamos to be had, it is the duty of the Meeting & Visitor Bureau to make sure we know all about it! The Bandelier shuttle service ran through the end of October from White Rock. We had to experience it for ourselves!
With my little ones and “nanny” in tow, we got on the bus promptly at 9am. Our bus driver was kind enough to introduce herself and explain that because of the recent fire and subsequent flash flooding at Bandelier they were shuttling visitors into the park.
We rode 8 miles and were shown Frijoles Canyon and told a little bit about Los Alamos. After getting off the bus, we were given a brief orientation on where we could hike and what was closed due to the fire and flooding. Then we walked into the “working” visitor center and bookshop, paid our fees and couldn’t pass up buying a few books!
It was a beautiful October day. The hike was amazing! Once we were done we stopped in the gift shop to do a little window-shopping, after admiring all the beautiful jewelry we hopped on the bus. On the way home, we were shown two videos, one about Los Alamos and all the great things to see, and another talking about Bandelier.
All in all the experience was wonderful. The buses ran every half hour so there was no need to worry about rushing. You could count on them being on time! The bus ride was relaxing and enjoyable! We were even told by our fellow