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Mount Taylor, a stratovolcano, in the Cibola National Forest. From the south looking north. New Mexico, United States.
In the Glen Canyon desert
Hills near Ancestor trail covered by low clouds, Pecos National Monument, New Mexico
Homol'ovi is a Hopi word which means “Place of the Little Hills.” The name is very appropriate since the area is mostly flat with several buttes and other small mounds. Between approximately 1260 and 1400 CE, the area was occupied by the Ancestral Hopi. Several large villages were established during this period. These villages were part of a larger network of settlements in the region, connected through trade and shared cultural practices. The remains of these villages contain numerous artifacts, including pottery shards, stone tools, and remnants of structures. The Homolovi sites provide important insights into the lives of the Ancestral Hopi, their agricultural practices, and their interactions with neighboring cultures. By the late 14th century, the Homolovi villages were largely abandoned, likely due to environmental changes, resource depletion, or social factors. Homolovi State Park, north of Winslow, Arizona, USA was established in 1986 with the help of the Hopi tribe who considered these lands a part of their ancestral homeland. The park presently serves as a center of archeological research. It is located near the Little Colorado River in a floodplain where the natives farmed their crops. The largest of the park’s pueblos at one time contained an estimated 1,200 - 2,000 rooms. The only remaining structure is the kiva in the oldest section of the pueblo. The kiva was an underground house used for religious purposes. The Hopi people continue to make pilgrimages to the site to renew the ties of their people to the land. Also, the Hopi Tribe is actively involved in the management and interpretation of the park, ensuring that their ancestral heritage is respectfully and accurately represented. Homolovi State Park today is a testament to the enduring legacy of the Ancestral Hopi and their connection to the land. It offers a unique opportunity to explore and learn about the ancient cultures that once thrived in the region.
The San Francisco Peaks in Coconino National Forest
Alamogordo, United States - August 21, 2022: The entrance sign to the White Sands National Park located in Alamogordo, New Mexico, United States.
USA, Phenix, Arizona- November 17, 2019: Common Raven on a wall in Arizona's Petrified Forest National Park, AZ
Acoma, NM: Historic Marker for Acoma Pueblo
American Flag and Texas State Flag waving in the wind over Midland, Texas
An American Kestrel shows interest in taking a tour loop at Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, New Mexico
Salinas Pueblo Missions national monument, Abo unit near Mountainair New Mexico.
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A view from the rim of the Capulin Colcano in New Mexico, which formed about 10 million years ago during an eruption that lasted about 10 years.
An Antelope Ground Squirrel busily eats its way through a Joshua Tree seed pod in the Mojave Desert, while sitting stop. Just outside Las Vegas, NV.
Homol'ovi is a Hopi word which means “Place of the Little Hills.” The name is very appropriate since the area is mostly flat with several buttes and other small mounds. Between approximately 1260 and 1400 CE, the area was occupied by the Ancestral Hopi. Several large villages were established during this period. These villages were part of a larger network of settlements in the region, connected through trade and shared cultural practices. The remains of these villages contain numerous artifacts, including pottery shards, stone tools, and remnants of structures. The Homolovi sites provide important insights into the lives of the Ancestral Hopi, their agricultural practices, and their interactions with neighboring cultures. By the late 14th century, the Homolovi villages were largely abandoned, likely due to environmental changes, resource depletion, or social factors. Homolovi State Park, north of Winslow, Arizona, USA was established in 1986 with the help of the Hopi tribe who considered these lands a part of their ancestral homeland. The park presently serves as a center of archeological research. It is located near the Little Colorado River in a floodplain where the natives farmed their crops. The largest of the park’s pueblos at one time contained an estimated 1,200 - 2,000 rooms. The only remaining structure is the kiva in the oldest section of the pueblo. The kiva was an underground house used for religious purposes. The Hopi people continue to make pilgrimages to the site to renew the ties of their people to the land. Also, the Hopi Tribe is actively involved in the management and interpretation of the park, ensuring that their ancestral heritage is respectfully and accurately represented. Homolovi State Park today is a testament to the enduring legacy of the Ancestral Hopi and their connection to the land. It offers a unique opportunity to explore and learn about the ancient cultures that once thrived in the region.
Railroad tracks cutting across the desert
A Western Meadowlark sings from a rabbit-brush with a large tree and mountains in the background.
The arid wind swept landscape in the Davis mountains just north of Fort Davis Texas. Along state route 17 in west Texas at a roadside rest stop south of Wild Rose pass.
Capulin Volcano in June, New Mexico. Extinct cinder cone volcano
Bitter Lake National Wildlife Near Roswell New Mexico Refuge at Dusk
A closeup shot of the birds perched on the shrubs. Village Creek Drying Beds
Santa Fe, NM: A sign at the entrance to the Museum of El Rancho de las Golondrinas, a living history museum 15 miles south of Santa Fe.
In the spring of 1910, the “M” was constructed on 6310-foot Big Butte in Butte, Montana. This image shows the city of Butte, Montana situated below the Big \
History Sign at the entrance to Leadville Colorado
Bosque del Apache national Wildlife Refuge, New Mexico
The public sign at the entrance to the town of Alice Springs in the dead centre of Australia.
One way road transport sign with arrow on roadside or wayside, highway or freeway in California USA. Road trip in desert valley among mountains and hills with boulders. Western wilderness nature.
Scrubland and arid climate in the foothills of the Davis mountains, Texas. The fenced in areas are often used of livestock grazing land in this harsh environment.
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