Remember how much fun field trips were when you were a kid? And if you’re a geologist, like me, you didn’t stop going on field trips when you grew up. My family consists of two- and four-legged rockhounds, so we decided that a fall field trip was in order. We ventured out to the Mesa de Cuba Badlands, near Cuba (New Mexico, that is), the day before Thanksgiving.
The shales of the Paleogene age Nacimiento Formation form beautiful badlands topography, and we wandered through it looking for petrified wood. A return trip will definitely be in order.
Here are some pictures from that lovely autumn day in the Land of Enchantment. Though I don’t see how it could be, I hope your Thanksgiving was this much fun.
OMG! Such majesty you captured on foot and on camera. You increase my knowledge of geography and geology by 1000% Lead on! Write on!
Loved the photos!
Scott
Stunning shots, as always, Deb. Looking forward to seeing what you find on your return trip!
What a great trip! Love the beautiful photos!
All my trips are geology field trips! Just ask my travel companions. 🙂 That’s the best part, no matter where you go, there’s geology there. This place looks beautiful!
That was great trip. Good photos!