Capulin Volcano
After visiting the Sand Dunes we made our way to the Capulin Volcano in New Mexico. We stopped along the way to do a few caches and I found a little critter.
He enjoyed his sunning rock and enjoyed watching him.
It really is neat finding a splash of growing color amongst the rock and the sand and barrenness.
We made it to the Capulin Volcano National Monument and my guys walked the rim, a mile long trail. I walked a portion of it, then went back to the bottom to wait. It stands about 1000’ above the surrounding landscape, with the mouth/crater being 400’ deep. It is really an awesome place and you can see for miles when you stand on the rim.
The mouth/center is concave (it’s an example of an extinct cinder cone volcano) and it acts as a huge megaphone. So you can be down in the bottom, or anywhere along the rim and easily hear what someone else says. Remember that if you ever visit. I really enjoyed just sitting there, in peace, cool breeze blowing and voices drifting from a half mile away.
The lizard guy wasn't trying to sell you auto insurance, was he? I hear
they can be real pesty about that. Beautiful place ~ someday I hope to get
out that way.
Once again, I am in awe of your wonderful photos!!!
That's a cute little lizard! The volcano sounds really neat. I've never
seen anything like that before. One day I'll have to leave the state of
Florida and see all these wonderful places! In the mean time, you should
come on down here! I'll gladly go back to Venice with you and find some
more teeth!!
Your little critter seems to want to say something while he's holding
court. That flower is lovely. Your images inspire me, as always.
Lisa, I am sooooo far behind in reading blogs!!! LOVE, love, love these
photos of one of my favorite states....New Mexico!! What a cute little guy!