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Desert rock pile grave with cross made of cholla wood in the Sonora Desert just outside Phoenix, Arizona.
Western Bowerbird - Chlamydera guttata endemic bird of Australia in Ptilonorhynchidae, brown with spots with a pink erectile crest on the nape, male constructs elaborate bower to attract females.
A sagebrush scene in rural New Mexico
An American Kestrel shows interest in taking a tour loop at Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, New Mexico
Sagebrush covers the battle ground were on On December 21, 1866, hundreds of Sioux, Cheyenne and Arapahoe fought and killed U. S. Army troops led by Captain Fetterman along the Lodge Trail Ridge on the Bozeman trail in northern Wyoming. The Army lost 81 men and the tribes lost over 20 warriors.
A tranquil morning captured in a frame, where the delicate grass blades sway subtly, crowned with nature's jewels - dew. Amidst the green, budding blooms promise a new beginning.
Acoma, NM: Historic Marker for Acoma Pueblo
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View of Greater Roadrunner standing on a tree stump at Salt River near Phoenix
I am fascinated by what appears to be a sterile dead environment until I look closer and see tiny mosses, lichens and algae actually growing a stabilizing soil on undistrubed sand. I learned about this fragile cryptobiotic soil from rangers in the United States National Parks.
Bitter Lake National Wildlife Near Roswell New Mexico Refuge at Dusk
A Western Meadowlark sings from a rabbit-brush with a large tree and mountains in the background.
the sandia mountains of albuquerque, new mexico offer beautiful nature scenery. here, a chamisa sagebrush plant sits underneath a dramatic sunset sky. horizontal composition.
Panorama of caldera in Teide National Park, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain
A dusting of snow tops the distant Galiuro Mountians and Coronado National Forest as the sun highlights a a four wheel drive dirt road near Muleshoe Ranch Cooperative Management Area in Southern Arizona.
Up close landscape in the desert during a harsh winter day.
Plant in Etosha National Park at Kunene Region, Namibia
Dried up shrub in arid climate in desert
Bushes at Painted Hills Unit, John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, Oregon, USA
The Vast Sonora desert in central Arizona USA on a early Spring morning
Beautiful desert view with bushes under a light blue sky
A dry desert wash/arroyo with various desert plants. A Gambel's quail is hiding in the middle ground.
Rocks that once held down the edges of a Native American tipi remain in a circle, sunken into the soil with time where they were left on the prairie. The tipi ring sits among many more rings that remain on the hilly plains of Pawnee National Grasslands in northern Colorado.
High angle shot of steppen landscape at peninsula valdes, viedma department, chubut province, argentina
Long Shadow of Person Resembling Cowboy Old West - Early morning shadows along dirt road in mountain valley.
South Mountain Park and Preserve, Pima Canyon Hiking Trail, Phoenix, Southern Arizona desert. United States.
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.
Ephedra viridis (Green Ephedra), Sagebrush and rocks on a hillside in Reno, Nevada.
Scenery at Valley of Fire Recreation Area, New Mexico, USA
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