(nr Kamas UT) Heading up the Mirror Lake Scenic Byway, one of the stops was at the Slate Gorge overlook. It was from a high spot looking down onto the Provo River. And, wow what a view! Slate Gorge The river could be seen cascading down out of the mountains, and curving around as it […]
(nr San Ysidro NM) Cabezón Peak is a basalt volcanic neck rising from the Puerco Valley. Out of 50 such formations, it is the largest in the area. It rises dramatically upward on all sides for about 1,100ft, and reaches 7,785ft elevation. The formation can be seen against the skyline from miles away. To reach […]
(Chama NM to Antonito CO) The Cumbres & Toltec Scenic RR provided some terrific mountain scenery, rock formations, a river and creeks, a forest of pines and aspens, cattle, and a deep gorge. The slow pace of the train allowed for plenty of time to take in the wonderful views. The route paralleled the Río […]