(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.
City of Rocks State Park
The rock formations are always impressive, and camping amongst them is special. The changing light imbues various moods. How trees and other vegetation can cling to them amazes me.
Windmill by my camp
Evening light on the rocks
There are trails through them, and in the surrounding hills. It seems, whenever I walk the paths, they are somehow different. The night sky is filled with stars which I can never name. An observatory is on site to solve that dilemma.
Sunset from the rocks
Tardis settled in for the night
The park is a couple of miles off of the highway which makes it a quiet camp. Except on holidays and weekends when it is a popular place. I avoid those times if I can.
Camp: City of Rocks SP drycamp
Scene: Rock formations, sunset
Also see: City of Rocks, Balancing Rocks and City of Rocks Again
With this being our first year in the Southwest, our bucket list of places to visit is truly getting longer, with each blog we read; and, your blog has added more then a few. Nice pictures, great information. Be safe and enjoy!
It’s about time.
Glad my posts have been helpful. You’re going to love the southwest. Appreciate you following my journey.