(nr Shiprock NM) Another well known peak called Shiprock, could be seen from miles away. It is located on Navajo land, and is considered by them to be sacred. So, no hiking or climbing allowed. It sat a goodly distance from the road. I drove several miles off the main highway in order to get […]
(Aztec NM) Outside of town, over 300 natural sandstone arches have been documented; aka the Aztec Arches. Chances of finding them without a guide would be slim; as they were usually tucked away behind other elements. So, I picked up a map from the Visitor Center in town. Many are located down dirt two-track roads […]
(Bloomfield NM) Salmon Ruins was built as an outpost of the Chacoan Culture. The pueblo was located near the San Juan River and about 50 miles north of Chaco. It was inhabited over the years by different groups; so a mixture of construction styles was apparent. The site had a small museum with artifacts excavated […]