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Sandia Mountains, Albuquerque, Southwest USA, Mountain and New Mexico as primary.

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.

Stunning rock formations in Capital Reef National Park, Utah, USA. Lots of unique shapes made out of red, orange and grey stones.

Desert landscape along the road through Lucerne Valley to Barstow, California

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

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

Rural mountains in the summer

A wide angle horizontal daylight color digital photography of southwest desert in California, USA.

stone in desert of Peru

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

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.

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

Caprock Canyons State Park and Trailway

Split rock was a navigation aid to pioneers headed west in early America in Wyoming of North America. In Wild west times it was stage stop and pony express stop.

On Valley in the Kimberly, Western Australia

Aerial View of Salt Lake (Acigol) in Denizli / Turkey. Taken via drone

View of the White Mountains as seen from the California Eastern Sierra Nevada

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.

Mountains in the background, Stone desert and various desert plants in an arid area in Joshua Tree National Park, California

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 Sierra Nevada at sunset.

The Vast Sonora desert San Tan mountains in central Arizona USA on a late Spring morning

Located near Mono lake in Central California is this very sandy hillside and rolling mountain tops with flat fenced in meadows.

Sandia Mountains in New Mexico

Borrego Springs Super Bloom: A stunning capture of the desert adorned with a kaleidoscope of colorful wildflowers, painting the arid landscape with vibrant hues, creating a breathtaking spectacle of nature's beauty.

Amazing rock formations in City of Rocks National Reserve, Idaho. City of Rocks is known for its world class rock climbing.

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

Landscape of rolling hills, trees and a bright blue sky near Rancho Cordova California

Massive sandstone formations of red and white Garden of the Gods and the Pikes Peak forest in Colorado Springs of western USA in North America.

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