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Deep Springs Valley in the Inyo-White Mountains of Inyo County, California, USA, near Piper Mountain Wilderness and Deep Springs Lake

United States. Arizona. Coconino County. The desert near Lake Powell. Lake Powell is a reservoir on the Colorado River, between Utah and Arizona. It is a vacation spot visited by two million people every year. It lies on an area of 161,390 acres (65,310 ha) and has 1960 miles (3161 km) of shoreline (more than the entire Pacific coast of USA). Because of its ecological effect on the Colorado River and on the environment, Lake Powell and its dam have inspired heavy controversy from environmentalists.

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

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Huge Red sandstone and Joshua tree in the background

Casa Grande Ruins NM, AZ, USA - February 28, 2020: A welcoming signboard at the entry point of the preserve ruins

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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.

Scenic Desert Landscape in Big Bend National Park, Texas

Colourful Rocks in Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument in Utah

A graffiti covered group of boulders stands between the Yucca and Lucerne Valleys on Old Woman Springs Road in California. In the area, these are the only ones covered in this normally urban art.

A landscape view of Red Rock Canyon in Las Vegas, Nevada

Arizona highway 86 with directional sign to the popular Old Desert Museum and Tucson Studios

This is a photograph of a large rock formation in Joshua Trees national park in spring.

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Massive sandstone surrounded by autumn colors in the Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs, Colorado in western USA.

Petrified Forest National Park dry desert landscape on old Route 66 in Arizona United States

Dante's View of the Badwater area of Death Valley National Park in California. Taken from the Black Mountains and showing the Panamint Range on the far side.

Scenic desert landscape and flora in the Big Bend National Park, Texas

Yellow flowers, Desert Primrose, Anza Borrego Desert State Park, spring wildflowers, spring flowers, abundant flowers, white primrose, rippled sand

USA, Phenix, Arizona- November 17, 2019: information sign with the name of the park Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona

Moab, Utah - May 10, 2021: Sign at entrance to Arches National Park in Moab, Utah.

Panorama of Joshua Tree National Park rock formations

Red Rock Canyon State Park, California

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High angle view from Tossor pass, Kyrgyzstan

Desert sandstone at dawn

Big Bend National Park, Texas.

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