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La Cueva (The Cave) in Las Cruces, New Mexico is a natural cave situated in a rhyolitic ash flow tiff (volcanic rock). The proximity of resources from a variety of ecological zones and the presence of running water or springs in the arroyo below the shelter are certainly the cause…
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I had the chance to visit the ruins of the Escalante Pueblo in Dolores, Colorado. The Pueblo is beautifully located at the top of a hill and overlooking the gorgeous Dolores River. Escalante Pueblo was named after the first European visitor to write about it. In 1975 and 1976 professional…
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Yes, there are spots for free parking at Hoover Dam. Don’t be fooled by the sign near the entrance of the dam that says ‘pay parking.’ Just continue driving across the river, up the hill to find places to park for free! In fact, it is even much better to…
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Las Vegas, Nevada did not disappoint the curious me, when I visited the city for the first time! Famous for its vibrant nightlife, Las Vegas has the lights that kept me awake at night. The night I arrived at the city, I immediately took a stroll along its popular Strip….
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If you want endless hikes and trails, looping landscapes, and spectacular vistas, skip the Arches National Park and head to its neighboring Canyonlands National Park in Moab, Utah. You will find the Canyonlands beautifully diverse, a true haven for nature lovers. See the vast canyons and cliffs at the Grand…
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It was a long 8-hour drive to the Mesa Verde National Park in Colorado from Las Cruces, New Mexico. For months, I have been wanting to visit this place since it is the only one, among all 56 listed National Parks in the U.S. that preserves the culture of the…
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Welcome to Brain Contour! I appreciate you stopping by. When I started blogging in 2006, my intention was to share reflections of my day-to-day life through postings about politics, religion, the Filipino culture, matters of the heart, and anything related to, well, random and crazy. The blog was not named…
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How exactly do you describe the Bryce Canyon National Park? Beautiful is an understatement. Among all canyon forms I’ve seen and visited, the Bryce Canyon National Park is like no other. It seems like the southwestern Utah had been hit by a unique magical wand that created the colorful hoodoos…
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