Behold the beauty of God as flourishing and beauty emerges from most unexpected environmental conditions. See these flora across Colorado in May. I learned that in the Southwest they refer to wooded areas as "P-J" or Pinyon-Juniper. Here in the Southeast, wooded areas are referred to as "O-H", or Oak-Hickory. It is truly enlightening to … Continue reading Flora in Colorado. May 30
One of the features near Lees Ferry is Balanced Rock which is part of the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area According to National Park Service, "Thousands of years ago a huge rock boulder broke from the cliff above and tumbled to a stop here. The hard conglomerate boulder compressed the softer dirt directly beneath, making … Continue reading Balanced Rock at Lees Ferry
The desert brings forth beauty in both landscape and flowers. Dive into the spectacular colors of Arizona. Here are some floral videos Taken in Sedona Taken at Red Rock State Park Also at Red Rock State Park Prickly Pear Cactus Utah Sycamore Creosote bush Note the bare bark on this Arizona Sycamore
The desert boasts of magnificent beauty springing from dry ground and extreme heat. Tap into these colors and textures found along my journey to Utah. Our Group Leader took us along a walking tour to hear the stories behind the flora along Glen Canyon National Recreation Area right at the Utah-Arizona border. Capitalizing on necessary … Continue reading Flora in Utah
As the name suggests, near the state line of Arizona and New Mexico, there is a remarkable structure that appears to showcase a rock with a large window. According to Discover Navajo website, the structure is inside a park operated by Navajo Nation Parks and Recreation. The magnificent sandstone structure has a large circular opening. … Continue reading Window Rock
A few miles west of the Arizona-New Mexico state line, in Ganado, Arizona, you will find the national park service operated Hubbell Trading Post. According to the National Park Service, this historic site is" the oldest operating Trading Post on the Navajo Nation. Hubbell's in Ganado has been selling goods and trading Native American Art … Continue reading Hubbell Trading Post
Arrival: Thursday June 1st. North Rim experience: Friday June 2nd. Museum experience is before 10 a.m. Jeep Ride and South Rim: Thursday June 1st. Canyon de Chelly is an immersive experience into Navajo culture. From the Thunderbird Lodge to the local dining hall to the Navajo landholders and land dwellers to the Navajo tour guides … Continue reading Canyon de Chelly National Monument: The Museum
We got to Canyon de Chelly National Monument and were greeted by a Navajo guide: Elton. He was commissioned to take us along the south rim and tell of stories of the area and the people. Every guide is a professional, certified by the National Park Service and the Navajo Nation Parks and Recreation Department. … Continue reading Canyon de Chelly – South Rim
Canyons of the Ancients National Monument is in multiple locations across multiple states. It is operated by the Bureau of Land Management. According to the Bureau of Land Management: "The Monument contains the highest known archaeological site density in the United States, with rich, well-preserved evidence of Native American cultures. The archeological record etched into … Continue reading Canyons of the Ancients
There is a remarkable monument near the state line of Arizona and New Mexico. It is located in Window Rock, Arizona. According to the historic marker "During World War Two in the South Pacific Theatre, the Japanese were extremely proficient in breaking into military radio communications and transmissions. Thus, they were able to decipher U.S. … Continue reading Navajo Code Talker Monument
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