Sunday, February 19, 2006
So, This is Sitting Bull Falls
Last week we spent a day taking a ride through the desert to reach Sitting Bull Falls. Being from the heartland of America, the desert is pretty amazing to us. And as much as we sometimes miss the green grass and big trees, there is no denying the desert is uniquely beautiful.
The little dark spot in the center of this photo is actually a ranch. I can't imagine what it's like to live so far from any modern conveniences or even miles from any neighbors.
Sitting Bull Falls is located in a canyon, and has a wonderful area for picnics.
When we visited, New Mexico was in the midst of a drought, and there was not much to see in the way of majestic waterfalls, but we are told that during the rainy season, the falls are much larger. Still, the waterfall was beautiful, and we arrived in the afternoon when the desert sun served to enhance the view.
Here is a picture of Mark standing in what, in wetter times, would be the rush of water from the falls. Notice the ledge over his head? That is the overhang created by the water rushing through and eating away at the mountain.
Here's a photo of Pepper and me sitting in the mostly-dry creek bed. Pepper loves to go with us, but she wasn't so sure about climbing around in the creek bed, and several times she insisted that she be carried to a more comfortable spot. I think this one was a particular favorite of hers.
We decided to walk up a trail that supposedly led to the top of the waterfall. We weren't able to see the waterfall very well from the top, but we did get a great picture of the picnic area.
I also got a chance to work on my fear of heights. Woohoo! Here I am looking all smug and proud of myself. It doesn't take much to make me happy (or smug) and conquering unreasonable fears is right at the top of my list!
The little dark spot in the center of this photo is actually a ranch. I can't imagine what it's like to live so far from any modern conveniences or even miles from any neighbors.
Sitting Bull Falls is located in a canyon, and has a wonderful area for picnics.
When we visited, New Mexico was in the midst of a drought, and there was not much to see in the way of majestic waterfalls, but we are told that during the rainy season, the falls are much larger. Still, the waterfall was beautiful, and we arrived in the afternoon when the desert sun served to enhance the view.
Here is a picture of Mark standing in what, in wetter times, would be the rush of water from the falls. Notice the ledge over his head? That is the overhang created by the water rushing through and eating away at the mountain.
Here's a photo of Pepper and me sitting in the mostly-dry creek bed. Pepper loves to go with us, but she wasn't so sure about climbing around in the creek bed, and several times she insisted that she be carried to a more comfortable spot. I think this one was a particular favorite of hers.
We decided to walk up a trail that supposedly led to the top of the waterfall. We weren't able to see the waterfall very well from the top, but we did get a great picture of the picnic area.
I also got a chance to work on my fear of heights. Woohoo! Here I am looking all smug and proud of myself. It doesn't take much to make me happy (or smug) and conquering unreasonable fears is right at the top of my list!
