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Monument Valley, on the Arizona - Utah border, gives us some of the most iconic and enduring images of the American Southwest. The harsh empty desert is punctuated by many colorful sandstone rock formations. It can be a photographer's dream to capture the ever-changing play of light on the buttes and mesas. Even to the first-time visitor, Monument Valley will probably seem very familiar. This rugged landscape has achieved fame in the movies, advertising and brochures. It has been filmed and photographed countless times over the years. If a movie producer was looking for a landscape that epitomizes the Old West, a better location could not be found. This picture of Rain God Mesa was photographed from the Monument Valley Road north of Kayenta, Arizona, USA.

John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, Oregon, USA

Rock formations from New Mexico's famous Ghost Ranch

Green grassy prairie and sky with cumulus in Utah, along highway 89 near Le Fevre Overlook, with Grand Staircase Escalante in the distance.

Panoramic view of the red rocks area in northern New Mexico

Panoramic image of the rock formations and vegetation found on the hiking trails in Sedona, Arizona.

Amazing rock formations of Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah.

The desert area of red cliffs of the Island in the Sky District of Canyonlands national park in Utah USA.

Aerial panoramic view of Bisti De-Na-Zin Wilderness area in New Mexico in winter

Panoramic view of Pinto Basin and Pinto Mountain in Joshua Tree National Park, Mojave Desert, California, USA

Panoramic view of beautiful desert landscape with blue sky and clouds in Capitol Reef National Park, central Utah, USA

Buttes in the Valley of the Gods, Utah

Panoramic view over Lake Powell taken from Wahweap viewpoint during daytime

The Ajo Mountain Drive offers breathtaking views of the unique Sonoran Desert landscape, featuring a variety of flora and fauna. Two of the standout features of the area are the Organ Pipe Cactus (Stenocereus thurberi) and the Saguaro Cactus (Carnegiea gigantea). The Saguaro stands tall, often reaching heights of 40 feet or more and living up to two centuries. Its characteristic silhouette, adorned with 'arms' reaching towards the sky, serves as a testament to its endurance in harsh desert conditions. In contrast, the Organ Pipe Cactus thrives in clusters, its slender stems resembling a congregation of organ pipes, hence its name. This cactus species flourishes in rocky terrain, its multiple stems serving as water reservoirs to survive extended periods of drought. These two are endemic to the Sonoran Desert and found nowhere else in the world. This scene , which includes Mount Ajo and Tillotson Peak, was photographed from the Ajo Mountain Drive in Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument south of Ajo, Arizona, USA.

Hot Springs County, Wyoming, United States - August 21, 2017: Landscape with farmhouse along a dirt road that runs around Copper Mountain, frequently changing its name, and connects several ranches between Shoshoni and Thermopolis.

Scenery of Bisti Northern Section, Farmington, New Mexico, USA

After the watershed of Lake Aral, the ships rust in the desert

Panorama of the Badlands from Pinnacles Overlook show eroded buttes with grassland (prairie) valleys. Badlands National Park, South Dakota, USA.

California desert landscape, cacti and other desert plants in rock desert in the foothills, California

A very typical rock outcropping along Interstate 10 near Lordsburg, New Mexico is a reminder of the volcanic past in the desert southwest

Panorama view of canyons, mesas and buttes nature in canyonlands national park in Utah, America, usa

Landscape near Abiquiu, northern New Mexico. American Southwest.

The rugged beauty of the Badlands draws visitors from around the world. These striking geologic deposits contain one of the world’s richest fossil beds. Ancient horses and rhinos once roamed here. The park’s 244,000 acres protect an expanse of mixed-grass prairie where bison, bighorn sheep, prairie dogs, and black-footed ferrets live today.

Panoramic view of Kanku - Breakaways Conservation park at the Opal mining town Coober Pedy, South Australia, Australia

Green grassy prairie and sky with cumulus in Utah, along highway 89 near Le Fevre Overlook, with Grand Staircase Escalante in the distance.

Fossil Butte National Monument in Wyoming, the vibrant blue sky and white clouds contrast with the orange hills and green grass, while rugged rock formations and sparse shrubs across the horizon.

Petrified Forest Bisti and De Na Zin Badlands of 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.

Scenery at Valley of Fire Recreation Area, New Mexico, USA

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