Have you ever seen a little piece of nature that seems
completely different from the area around it? Maybe a fern-filled grotto around
a spring in the desert? Or a wildflower meadow in the center of a dense forest?
Enchanted places?
It's easy to imagine a thriving city, magically turned to stone. Like all cities, it has streets and alleys, windows and doors.
It's nicely landscaped, with wildflowers,
live oaks, and desert plants.
Rock City has quite a few permanent residents, although they are a little camera shy.
Weathered rocks are a little like cloud formations,
stimulating the imagination. If I stare at them for very long, I begin to see
things there. Like stone castles…
Giant toadstools,
and petrified monsters.
The best part of this park is that the campsites are nestled
right into the rocks, making visitors a part of this enchanted city. And right
in the middle, under the wide-open sky, are a small observatory and meeting
circle where they offer occasional programs on astronomy.
So, if you ever find yourself in western New Mexico (The Land of
Enchantment), you might want to take time to explore this odd little park, and see what
enchantments you find there.
The best part of this park is that the campsites are nestled right into the rocks, making visitors a part of this enchanted city. And right in the middle, under the wide-open sky, are a small observatory and meeting circle where they offer occasional programs on astronomy.
ReplyDeleteThe best part of this park is that the campsites are nestled right into the rocks, making visitors a part of this enchanted city. And right in the middle, under the wide-open sky, are a small observatory and meeting circle where they offer occasional programs on astronomy.
ReplyDeleteCarpenter
Hi. Shawn. Thanks for dropping by.
DeleteBeautiful pictures, would love to see it in person some day... thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for dropping in. I'd never heard of it before last week, but thoroughly enjoyed it.
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