Deserts

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Sonoran Desert National Monument Round Three
Just like last year, the weather refused to cooperate south of Tucson, and I headed further west into one of my favorite places from last winter and found an even better camping spot.
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Scenic view of La Ventana Natural Arch in a rugged canyon landscape. This stunning feature is part of El Malpais National Monument, surrounded by steep cliffs in shades of tan and orange. In the foreground, green trees thrive among scattered rocks under a clear blue sky, enhancing the arch's grandeur.
El Malpais National Monument – La Ventana Natural Arch
Although this wasn't much of a hike, I knew I wanted to stop and see one of the largest natural arches in New Mexico while I passed through the El Malpais National Monument.
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Under the clear blue sky with wispy clouds, the sandstone bluffs at El Malpais National Monument create a breathtaking landscape. The arid terrain features light brown and dark orange tones that highlight the textured, weathered rocks, while shadows emphasize their rugged contours and natural arches.
El Malpais National Monument – Sandstone Bluffs
I didn't realize that I'd be driving through the El Malpais National Monument as I headed toward Arizona, but when I saw the signs, I knew I could add another national site to my list.
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A small camper trailer with two bikes mounted on top is parked in a rocky desert area next to a black SUV under a blue sky with scattered clouds. Desert shrubs and large tan boulders are visible in the foreground and background.
Mojave National Preserve
A decision late in the evening before puts me on the road to California.
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Large dark rocks with ancient petroglyphs, showing animal and abstract designs, rest on a rocky, grassy hillside in the Tonopah desert. Sparse shrubs and cacti are scattered across the slope under a cloudy sky.
Petroglyphs Near Tonopah
Hike from a campsite to find the petroglyphs marked on Google Maps. Ended up finding a few and had some fun just wandering around.
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A jeep and teardrop trailer parked in the desert near Signal Mountain.
Saddle Mountain BLM Dispersed Camping
Hanging out east of Phoenix on some BLM land waiting for a storm to pass and hoping for good weather.
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A Jeep and a teardrop trailer parked near the Kofa National Wildlife Refuge.
BLM Land Near Kofa National Wildlife Refuge
A decent and popular location for RVers. I could have picked a better spot, but sometime you gotta find out the hard way!
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Amidst rugged mountainous terrain lies the ruins of Van Patten's Mountain Camp. Scattered rocks and dry grass surround the crumbling walls. Sunlight casts a warm glow on the rocky cliffs, while shadows accentuate the jagged landscape.
Dripping Springs, Boyd Sanitarium, Van Patten’s Mountain Camp
Explore the ruins of Van Patten’s Mountain Camp and Boyd Sanitarium at Dripping Springs in New Mexico’s Organ Mountains—rich in history, desert beauty, and healing lore.
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