(Thoreau to Crownpoint NM) Normally going across the Continental Divide is nothing special. Not even elevation is anything noteworthy. In fact a few days prior, I had crossed the divide with nary a thought about it. This time it was different. Driving on NM-371 between the towns of Thoreau and Crownpoint I just had to […]
(Faywood NM) A brief stay at one of my favorite state parks in New Mexico; City of Rocks. I often camp there when passing through the area. This visit was for just a couple of days. The rock formations are always impressive, and camping amongst them is special. The changing light imbues various moods. How […]
(nr Twentynine Palms CA) Joshua Tree National Park covers an area of 792,510 acres where the Colorado and Mojave deserts meet. Within the park are mountains, rock formations, canyons, oases, springs, old mining sites, and a former ranch. Much of the park is designated as wilderness. Wildlife like desert tortoise, iguana, chuckwalla, fox, jackrabbits, kangaroo […]