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Chiricahua National Monument
Through a combination of geologic forces and erosion, the canyons and hilltops of Chiricahua National Monument contain spires, balanced rocks and columns. To the Chiricahua Apaches, it was the Land of Standing-Up Rocks. Pioneers called it the Wonderland of Rocks. … Continue reading
Posted in Arizona, Chiricahua Apache, Chiricahua National Monument, geology, National Monuments, National Park Units, Nature Photos, rock formations, Southwestern U.S., Travels in the U.S., U.S. National Park Unit
Tagged Arizona, Chiricahua Apaches, Chiricahua National Monument, Faraway Ranch, geology, Masai Point, national park unit, nature, sky island, travel
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El Morro National Monument
Pasó por aquí – “passed by here” – is definitely the message of El Morro National Monument, located in western New Mexico and somewhat of a hidden gem. This rock is a significant “document” of Southwestern history and provides a … Continue reading
Posted in archaeology, desert, El Morro National Monument, hiking, History, Inscription Rock, national monument, National Monuments, National Park Travels, National Park Units, New Mexico, petroglyphs, prehistoric ruins, Southwest History, Southwestern U.S., Travels in the U.S., U.S. History, U.S. National Park Unit, Western History
Tagged El Morro National Monument, hiking, history, Inscription Rock, national park unit, New Mexico, paso por aqui, petroglyphs, Southwest, travel, U.S. history
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Fort Bowie National Historic Site
A 3-mile roundtrip hike to the visitor center? That’s correct. Fort Bowie National Historical Site in southeastern Arizona is unique in the National Park system in the fact that you have to hike to the visitor center. We visited in late … Continue reading
Posted in Apache Pass, Apache Spring, Arizona, Chiricahua Apache, Fort Bowie National Historic Site, Frontier Fort, History, National Historic Site, National Park Units, Southwest History, Southwestern U.S., Travels in the U.S., U.S. military history, U.S. National Park Unit, Western History
Tagged Apache Pass, Arizona, Bascom Affair, Chiricahua Apache, Cochise, Fort Bowie National Historic Site, hiking, history, military history, National Park, national park unit, Southwest, travel, U.S. history
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Painted Rock Petroglyph Site
Painted Rock Petroglyph Site in Arizona was something I stumbled across when planning our trip to Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument. Since I’m always interested in petroglyphs and our country’s history and prehistory, I inserted Painted Rock into our itinerary … Continue reading
Posted in archaeology, Arizona, desert, History, Hohokam, Painted Rock Petroglyph Site, petroglyphs, Southwest History, Southwestern U.S., Travels in the U.S., U.S. History, Western U.S.
Tagged Arizona, Butterfield Overland Stage, Gila River, history, Hohokam, Jean-Baptiste "Pomp" Chardonneau, Juan Bautista de Anza, Mormon Battalion, Painted Rock Petroglyph Site, Patayan, petroglyphs, Southwest, travel, U.S. history
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Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument
What’s so special about Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument? After all, there’s Saguaro National Park easily accessible right outside Tucson. Organ Pipe NM is a good three-hour drive from Tucson and a desert is a desert, right? Turns out that’s … Continue reading
Posted in Arizona, cactus, desert, National Monuments, National Park Travels, National Park Units, Nature Photos, Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, scenery, Sonoran Desert, Southwestern U.S., Travel, Travels in the U.S., U.S. National Park Unit, UNESCO biosphere reserve
Tagged Arizona, cactus, desert, national monument, national park unit, nature, Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, Sonoran Desert, Southwest, Tohono O'odham, travel
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Montezuma Castle National Monument
Established in 1906 by President Theodore Roosevelt, Montezuma Castle was one of the nation’s first national monuments. Easy to get to off I-17 between Phoenix and Flagstaff, Montezuma Castle National Monument can be a quick stop and a brief look … Continue reading
Posted in archaeology, Arizona, desert, History, Montezuma Castle National Monument, national monument, National Monuments, National Park Units, prehistoric ruins, Sinagua culture, Travels in the U.S., U.S. National Park Unit
Tagged archaeology, Arizona, Montezuma Castle National Monument, Montezuma Well, national park unit, prehistoric ruins, Sinagua culture, Southwest, travel, Verde Valley
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Katmai National Park – July 2022
In early July 2022, we made our third visit to Katmai National Park. Our first time to Katmai in July of 2016, we stayed at Kulik Lodge and we returned there again this time. As before, we thoroughly enjoyed this … Continue reading
Desert Botanical Garden and “Chihuly in the Desert”
Currently a visit to the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix includes the exhibit Chihuly in the Desert. The juxtaposition of Chihuly’s glass sculptures and the plants of the desert encourages consideration of both the similarities in forms and inherent contrasts. … Continue reading
Posted in Arizona, cactus, Chihuly, desert, Desert Botanical Garden, gardens, Phoenix, Travel, Travels in the U.S.
Tagged Arizona, cactus, Chihuly, desert, Desert Botanical Garden, garden, Phoenix, succulents, travel
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New River Gorge National Park
The newest National Park in the system, New River Gorge National Park and Preserve in West Virginia is a beautiful place. Our visit in late September 2021 meant that we had visited all 63 of the National Parks. New River … Continue reading
Posted in National Park, National Park Travels, Nature Photos, New River, New River Gorge National Park, scenery, Travel, Travels in the U.S., U.S. national parks, waterfalls, West Virginia
Tagged Bridge Day, C & O Railway, history, John Henry, National Park Travels, New River, New River Gorge Bridge, New River Gorge National Park, New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, Sandstone Falls, travel, U.S. National Park, West Virginia
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Indiana Dunes National Park
Indiana Dunes was designated the 61st National Park in 2019, having been a National Lakeshore since 1966. The park encompasses roughly 15,000 acres, including 15 miles of Lake Michigan shore and completely surrounds Indiana Dunes State Park. There are a … Continue reading
Posted in dunes, History, Indiana, Indiana Dunes National Park, National Park, National Park Travels, Nature Photos, scenery, swamp, U.S. national parks
Tagged biologic diversity, dunes, history, Indiana, Indiana Dunes National Park, Lake Michigan, National Park, National Parks, nature, travel
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