Leanne chose “stone” as the challenge theme for this week’s Monochrome Madness #9. I had to think this over because I had several choices to feature here, including Inca stones and Big Bend National Park‘s stone artifacts found on the … Read More

— In September 2021, we spent a few days in the Ruidoso, New Mexico, area. Besides hiking around the area, we also did some sightseeing in other places. On the day we went to White Sands NP, we noticed a … Read More

— What mystery do the eyes of a Grater short-horned lizard hide? These lizards possess distinctively shaped eyes with elongated pupils that are horizontally oriented. This gives them a rather unusual and captivating appearance. The specific reason for the elongated … Read More

— I do not know about you, but whenever I am traveling, I often find myself reading and photographing signs on restaurant walls. Some of them can be clever, profound, and funny. Throughout the years, I have photographed many of … Read More

— I normally do not make sunrise photos because I often miss those beautiful moments that precede a sunrise. On our last day in Ruidoso, New Mexico, I happened to get out of bed a bit earlier than usual. While … Read More

— We just returned from a week in scenic Ruidoso, New Mexico. This was a last-minute destination for us. Our plans had been to explore a different part of New Mexico we had not seen before. However, I must say … Read More

— The second full week in July is National Forest Week in the United States. The event was created by the National Forest Foundation (NFF) in 2019. The NFF is an organization that works “on behalf of the American public … 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

— 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

— The Taos Pueblo became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1992, and it is also a National Historic Landmark. It is the only Native American living community that enjoys this honor. It has been home to Native Americans for … Read More