The articles in this series showcase National Parks and Nature Preserves of the US, Canada, Mexico, and beyond.
Just past Sunset Crater, the ruins of Wupatki stand as reminders of ancient people who lived her before us. In the vicinity of the volcanic field surrounding Flagstaff, with gorgeous views of the colorful Painted Desert in the distance, the setting of these ruins is even worth a stop. The ancient buildings dot the arid landscape […]
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Standing on the edge of the Grand Canyon for the first time was an experience I will never forget. It was my first trip to Arizona, and naturally I was visiting the state’s best known national park and landmark. I was in awe, at a total loss for words. No pictures, no video recordings can
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With a name like Montezuma Castle, you naturally would expect to learn about an Aztec archaeological site in Mexico. After all, Montezuma was the last king of the Aztec Empire. But you would be far from the truth. 1. Montezuma Castle Is In Arizona, USA The ancient structure that gave Montezuma Castle National Monument its name is
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Bryce Canyon National Park is home to the largest concentration of hoodoos on Earth. Tall, skinny spires of rock, these hoodoos seem like totem poles, carved by nature, ranging in height from 5 to 150 ft, in all shapes and widths.
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Chaco Ruins encompass one of the largest concentration of large-scale ancient structures in the Four Corners area of the US Southwest. They were once home and ceremonial center to the Ancestral Puebloan people, ancestors of several modern Pueblo nations. The canyon, its landscape and its ancient structures, are one of the archaeological sites in the
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