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The Desert Peaks

Posted on December 17, 2020, 8:43 pm, by QT Luong, under Locations.
Days 3,4,5 Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument protects five mountain ranges located in four detached sections of distinct character straddling all sides of the city of Las Cruces and separated by two interstate highways, I-10 and I-25. To the east, the 20-mile-long Organ Mountains, although they form the second smallest section, are the most developed […]
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Kilbourne Hole Volcanic Crater: Photographing a Hole in the Ground

Posted on March 8, 2020, 4:34 pm, by QT Luong, under Locations.
From a photographic point of view, a shallow depression in the ground didn’t seem too promising, but since from a geological point of view, Kilbourne Hole is one of the most unique and little-known natural features of the Southwest, I nevertheless decided to spend half a day checking it out, part of my explorations of […]
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The Organ Mountains – Searching for a View

Posted on February 13, 2020, 11:35 pm, by QT Luong, under Locations.
National parks often consist of mountains. This isn’t surprising since mountains are the most spectacular landforms and the elevation range that they span lends itself to biodiversity. New Mexico’s two national parks, however, do not comprise significant mountains. Carlsbad Caverns National Park is known for its underground wonders. While surrounded by mountains, White Sands National […]
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