Photo Tour of the Southwest
Nov 14, 2023 08:02:08 #
Hoops12751 wrote:
We are taking two months starting around Christmas... (show quote)
Oops, almost forgot, the Catwalk in the Gila National Forest just outside of Glenwood, about 1 hour north of Silver City NM, about 2 hours north of I-10 in Deming, NM. Rated as one of the prettiest trails/hikes in America, its worth the trip if you're in the area, lots of history.
Also, just north of the Catwalk and you're in for an adventurous drive, weather depending, is the Ghost Town of Mogollon, an interesting and historical old mining town, hike up to the cemetery for great views....Cheers
Nov 14, 2023 08:18:13 #
canyon de chelley outside of Page is Beautiful and free. A must see. They dpo have tours of the bottom of the canyon and wild horses run free. Check it out.
Nov 14, 2023 17:26:27 #
If you're in texas and heading west you should really think about the Big Bend area, lot driving but tons of stuff to see and do. national park, Marfa, Fort Davis (real 1850s fort), McDonald Observatory, Balmorrea State Park, Fort Davis State Park, Terlingua. Lajitas Golf Resort if you're a golfer. If you're interested in dipping down for a few days , send a personal message and I'll give you some places to stay. The absolute best place in the Rock Cottages in BB national park but they're usually booked six months in advance,
Nov 14, 2023 18:20:53 #
Retired CPO wrote:
Nice photos! But there are many, many, many Saguaros outside of the National Park!
Probably right, but not as concentrated in one place as here, and not as protected outside the National Park.
Cheers
Nov 14, 2023 18:22:41 #
jaymatt wrote:
Although Antelope Canyon doesn't have photo tours anymore, it is no big deal. I visited w/o a photo tour and got all the great photos I needed.
Exactly, no dedicated photo tours necessary for great shots.
Cheers
Nov 15, 2023 08:05:55 #
You don't need a tripod to photography Antelope Canyon if you have your camera settings set correctly. Try to get on a tour that gets to the canyon around 10 - 12 noon. That way the sun will be shining inside the slot above and you can photograph the sand falling into the canyon from above. Also, as long as you are in Page, go to Horeshoe Bend.
Nov 15, 2023 09:56:51 #
ABQMikee
Loc: Albuquerque, NM
cptiger wrote:
I have always found Tent Rock quite fascinating.
Tent Rocks is closed right now. The number of people visiting there grew exponentially and were damaging the area and the Cochiti pueblo shut it down. Don't know when it will re-open.
Nov 15, 2023 10:17:50 #
knessr wrote:
You don't need a tripod to photography Antelope Canyon if you have your camera settings set correctly. Try to get on a tour that gets to the canyon around 10 - 12 noon. That way the sun will be shining inside the slot above and you can photograph the sand falling into the canyon from above. Also, as long as you are in Page, go to Horeshoe Bend.
Nov 15, 2023 12:02:07 #
Architect1776 wrote:
Bisbee, Tombstone, Ft. Bowie, Tumacacori, SN Xavi... (show quote)
All good suggestions, but FYI the Apache Trail drive to Roosevelt Dam can no longer be made. It was one of my favorite places to take out-of-town visitors, but has been blocked by landslides not far from Tortilla Flat for a few years and it's not known when it will open.
Nov 15, 2023 12:25:09 #
Tom Ranken
Loc: Seattle
I just got back (late September) from a drive from Salt Lake City to Moab, into northern Arizona, the Grand Canyon and back up to Salt Lake City through Bryce and Zyon. Absolutely fantastic. The National Parks are beyond glorious.
Nov 15, 2023 13:51:13 #
btbg wrote:
Canyon x has onky one very small slot that is equi... (show quote)
And you do remember that Los Angeles and San Diago are part of the SW USA, too. <smile>
Back in 1990, when we took our family on a three-week tour around the US hitting many of the places we had lived in, we did miss LA. And we had spent almost a year living in that metropolitan area. My stint as a post-doctoral fellow in theoretical chemistry at USC was good, but as a family, it was not one of our most desired environs. --Richard
Nov 17, 2023 08:45:34 #
As others have pointed out, there is a bunch to do out here in the SW. But another suggestion I have not seen here: if you are in the Page AZ area to do the slot canyons, make sure you get over to Lee's Ferry and drive west along the Vermillion Cliffs. Pretty spectacular. This drive west on 89A toward Kanab also takes you by the road to the north rim of the Grand Canyon. Definitely worth the time IMO. Enjoy!
Nov 19, 2023 09:30:53 #
Hoops12751 wrote:
We are taking two months starting around Christmas... (show quote)
Hello, we have spent 12 years going to the sw and seen so many awesome places. We volunteered at Red Canyon Visitors Center near Bryce Canyon and learned of so many wonderful places. This book was recommended to us by a very knowledgeable volunteer and hiker. It became our Bible. You will find MORE info in this book and see more places with fewer crowds . Written by a photographer...everything is SPOT on. Well worth it. Willis Canyon, for instance, has 3 slot canyons...right out side Kodachrome State Park, cottonwood Canyon road, Burr Trail are 3 beautiful photography trips...each a good day but a tiny portion of Red Rock beauty. Happy exploring..Mary
Nov 19, 2023 09:51:35 #
Nov 19, 2023 10:40:50 #
Meag wrote:
Hello, we have spent 12 years going to the sw and ... (show quote)
An excellent suggestion. I might add that Volume 2 is entirely on Arizona.
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