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Sep 7, 2023 08:13:56   #
jaymatt Loc: Alexandria, Indiana
 
Interesting formations--thanks for posting these of a place I have not heard of before.

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Sep 7, 2023 10:26:16   #
AzPicLady Loc: Behind the camera!
 
These images are really nice. They remind me of a few places I've been to, but I've never been to this place. Looks very interesting.

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Sep 7, 2023 10:46:17   #
AzGriz Loc: Sedona, Arizona
 
Why so many flat tires? What was the cause of them? Nails…or sharp rocks?

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Sep 7, 2023 11:21:13   #
MT native Loc: Big Sky Country — Montana
 
I agree! The formations are amazing and you did very nice work in capturing them!

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Sep 7, 2023 11:54:50   #
Basil Loc: New Mexico
 
AzGriz wrote:
Why so many flat tires? What was the cause of them? Nails…or sharp rocks?


I think my flat tire was caused when I ran over probably a screw because it was a nice, small puncture and I could see the indentation of what was probably the head of a screw in the tread. Fortunately that tire was repairable. Then other fellow's flat tires were not nice small punctures, but look more like he may have hit some sharp rocks too hard. Neither of his tires were repairable and he had to buy two new tires.

Moral: If you go to this area, drive slow over the rocky roads there.

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Sep 7, 2023 12:28:49   #
Ed Chu Loc: Las Vegas NV
 
Basil wrote:
I went camping with my son over the Labor Day weekend at one of the most remote places in New Mexico - the Bisti Badlands. We hiked several miles and took lots of pictures. I had wanted to do some Milky Way photography, but alas, I had brought the wrong Arca plate for the tripod I had and could not get my camera to properly mount (dumb mistake). I did manage one shot while I held the camera on the tripod by hand and did some light painting. Our night hiking was also interesting when we discovered there were a couple of Bobcats stalking us. (We stayed close and made lots of noise, but it was still a rather unsettling experience.

I also made a new friend, Lyle from Colorado, after I helped him out with TWO flat tires (I also had a flat the day before and was myself running on a spare). He was the only other person out there camping in the same general area. Let's just say it was a memorable weekend.
I went camping with my son over the Labor Day week... (show quote)


I really can't hike; was going there, last year, but canceled the trip; will try again; is there enough to see without having to "hike miles?"

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Sep 7, 2023 14:50:47   #
dreff Loc: Bow, WA
 
👍👍

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Sep 7, 2023 17:02:10   #
J-SPEIGHT Loc: Akron, Ohio
 
Basil wrote:
I went camping with my son over the Labor Day weekend at one of the most remote places in New Mexico - the Bisti Badlands. We hiked several miles and took lots of pictures. I had wanted to do some Milky Way photography, but alas, I had brought the wrong Arca plate for the tripod I had and could not get my camera to properly mount (dumb mistake). I did manage one shot while I held the camera on the tripod by hand and did some light painting. Our night hiking was also interesting when we discovered there were a couple of Bobcats stalking us. (We stayed close and made lots of noise, but it was still a rather unsettling experience.

I also made a new friend, Lyle from Colorado, after I helped him out with TWO flat tires (I also had a flat the day before and was myself running on a spare). He was the only other person out there camping in the same general area. Let's just say it was a memorable weekend.
I went camping with my son over the Labor Day week... (show quote)


Excellent set.

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Sep 7, 2023 21:54:33   #
AzYooper Loc: Sun Lakes AZ (Almost Phoenix)
 
Basil wrote:
I think my flat tire was caused when I ran over probably a screw because it was a nice, small puncture and I could see the indentation of what was probably the head of a screw in the tread. Fortunately that tire was repairable. Then other fellow's flat tires were not nice small punctures, but look more like he may have hit some sharp rocks too hard. Neither of his tires were repairable and he had to buy two new tires.

Moral: If you go to this area, drive slow over the rocky roads there.
I think my flat tire was caused when I ran over pr... (show quote)


Moral Addenda: Don't go when it is really hot, take lots of water, have a good Bisti map and a targeted plan. Not a place to wander aimlessly. And the best suggestion: Find a Navajo Guide. There are no signs, no trails.

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Sep 7, 2023 21:55:26   #
AzYooper Loc: Sun Lakes AZ (Almost Phoenix)
 
AzPicLady wrote:
These images are really nice. They remind me of a few places I've been to, but I've never been to this place. Looks very interesting.


Have a plan and don't go alone. No cell service.

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Sep 7, 2023 22:25:59   #
Basil Loc: New Mexico
 
AzYooper wrote:
Moral Addenda: Don't go when it is really hot, take lots of water, have a good Bisti map and a targeted plan. Not a place to wander aimlessly. And the best suggestion: Find a Navajo Guide. There are no signs, no trails.


Agreed. We didn’t, we did, we did (including AllTrails), we did, we didn’t. You’re right about no signs and no trails.

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Sep 7, 2023 23:18:17   #
AzYooper Loc: Sun Lakes AZ (Almost Phoenix)
 
Basil wrote:
Agreed. We didn’t, we did, we did (including AllTrails), we did, we didn’t. You’re right about no signs and no trails.


Not a place for amateurs to wander. Sounds like you had thought about it before hand.

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Sep 8, 2023 00:11:02   #
Basil Loc: New Mexico
 
AzYooper wrote:
Not a place for amateurs to wander. Sounds like you had thought about it before hand.

Indeed I did. Hope to go out again, but probably not this year.

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Sep 8, 2023 21:12:18   #
Bubalola Loc: Big Apple, NY
 
Basil wrote:
I went camping with my son over the Labor Day weekend at one of the most remote places in New Mexico - the Bisti Badlands. We hiked several miles and took lots of pictures. I had wanted to do some Milky Way photography, but alas, I had brought the wrong Arca plate for the tripod I had and could not get my camera to properly mount (dumb mistake). I did manage one shot while I held the camera on the tripod by hand and did some light painting. Our night hiking was also interesting when we discovered there were a couple of Bobcats stalking us. (We stayed close and made lots of noise, but it was still a rather unsettling experience.

I also made a new friend, Lyle from Colorado, after I helped him out with TWO flat tires (I also had a flat the day before and was myself running on a spare). He was the only other person out there camping in the same general area. Let's just say it was a memorable weekend.
I went camping with my son over the Labor Day week... (show quote)



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Sep 10, 2023 14:46:43   #
topcat Loc: Alameda, CA
 
Nice set.

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