Monthly Archives: October 2012

White Sands, NM

Posted on October 26, 2012 by billsworldwidephotoblog

White Sands National Monument is at the north end of the Chihuahuan Desert, near Alamogordo, New Mexico, about an hour northeast of El Paso, TX.  The sand is actually gypsum and the wind creates dunes that constantly shift.  North of … Continue reading →

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Mesa Verde NP, CO

Posted on October 25, 2012 by billsworldwidephotoblog

Mesa Verde National Park sits on top of several 8,500′ Mesas in southwest Colorado, not far from the four corners area, about an hour southwest of Durango.  There is not much “Verde” left atop the Mesa.  Several fires over the … Continue reading →

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Guadalupe Mountains NP, TX

Posted on October 24, 2012 by billsworldwidephotoblog

Guadalupe is the tallest peak in Texas (8,751′)  There is a stainless steel pyramid that was erected at the peak in 1958 by American Airlines to commemorate a part of the Pony Express route.  (click image for slideshow)

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San Juan Mountains, CO

Posted on October 24, 2012 by billsworldwidephotoblog

Near the Molas Pass south of Silverton, CO.  First snow, September 26th.  (click to enlarge, backspace to return) Along the “Million Dollar Highway” northwest of Silverton:

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Tierra Amarilla, NM

Posted on October 24, 2012 by billsworldwidephotoblog

The Brazos Cliffs in northern New Mexico (click to enlarge, backspace to return). Above and behind the Brazos Cliffs, from the Carson National Forest:

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White Sands, NM Balloon Invitational

Posted on October 8, 2012 by billsworldwidephotoblog

At the White Sands National Monument near Alamogordo, NM, September 15th. (click for slideshow)

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