Life in New Mexico

Tent Rocks National Monument

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These photos show the unique characteristics of the New Mexico landscape. This National monument is one of the best kept secrets.

 

There are literally hundreds of free standing rocks

seemingly impossibly balanced on a cone

shaped formation.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Some of the shapes even resemble faces.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Slot

 

 

An amazing array of shapes ...

Some views from above the canyon.

From here you can see about 100 miles.

The Sangre de Cristo Mountains are in the

distant background.

 

 

 

 

 

Entering Slot Canyon

 

 

The Slot

 

There are a few obstacles, but none that can not be passed.

I am glad this rock did not fall on my head!

 

 

 

This really is an amazing sight.

 

 

Looking straight up from inside the canyon.

 

Coming out of the canyon

The only cave dwelling I have seen in this park.

 

 

A close up of the cave.

 

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