— Part of our southwest vacation in 2010 included Aztec Ruins NM and Chaco Culture NHP. The first and foremost thing to learn about this national monument is that its name, Aztec, is a misnomer. A nineteenth century erroneous belief, according to … Read More

— If you have ever been to Seminole Canyon SP and visited the Fate Bell Pictograph site, you will have walked right by the bronze statue of The Maker of Peace, by Texas artist Bill Worrell. The sculpture shows a … Read More

— Nine years ago we went back to Canyon de Chelly NM to explore more of that national monument. From there we drove to Farmington, New Mexico, to continue visiting other parks and national monuments. Before leaving Canyon de Chelly, … Read More

— This was a very fun hiking trail in New Mexico. The first part of the trail is fairly easy and offers some refreshing wading pools and some waterfalls. The catwalk itself is a very scenic and shaded trail. The … Read More

— Also known as the Texas Spotted Whiptail (Aspidoscelis gularis), this long-tailed lizard appears not to be afraid of people. We spotted this one at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. It did not shy away from my lens and … Read More

— When visiting Big Bend National Park, one can be assured to see unforgettable landscapes and some wildlife. Black bears, for example, have made a great comeback to the area. In our last trip to the park in September 2018, … Read More

— A year ago we escaped the Texas heat by spending a week in Ruidoso, New Mexico. In one of our side trips there, we headed for a fun afternoon at the Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino … Read More

— Taos is a favorite hangout place of ours. We like it so much that it was where we got married a few years ago. Depending on which direction you’re coming into town, chances are even if you don’t pass … Read More

— When we went back to Arizona and New Mexico in 2010, there were a few places we had missed in our previous visits to that area. This was the trip we visited Canyon de Chelly a second time. Leaving … Read More

— Located in southwest New Mexico, the Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument encompasses 533 acres (2.16 sq. km.) of protected land near the Gila River. There are two prominent ruin sites and several other smaller ones with examples of the Mimbres … Read More

?? I’d like to be around in a spiral staircase to the higher ground. ?? (“Promenade,” by Bono) The Loretto Chapel is located in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Now a private museum, the chapel attracts visitors from all over the … Read More

— Sometimes we lose sight of how fragile we are. When I made this shot in 2011, we were spending New Year’s in Taos, New Mexico, along with some dear friends. Seeing nature covered with snow and beauty in the … Read More