Collections / #78670: Press for Dry Cimarron Scenic Byway

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Black Mesa on the Dry Cimarron Byway

Light, billowing clouds move over the southeast corner of Black Mesa during a late summer afternoon.

Public domain.
Natural Formations on the Dry Cimarron Scenic Byway

The Dry Cimarron Scenic Byway travels past the Morrison formations to the left, Battleship Mountain straight ahead, and Wedding Cake Butte to the right. Many weddings have been held on top of this spectacular natural beauty. This photo was taken as the clouds formed to wet the Dry Cimarron.

Public domain. Photograph by Brian Ethridge
Black Mesa Nature Preserve Entrance

The ironwork of the Black Mesa Nature Front gate creates an interesting silhouette, beckoning visitors to explore the Black Mesa trail beyond.

Public domain.
Castle Rock

A rock climber enjoys the view of Castle Rock.

Public domain.
Cimarron Heritage Center Information Center

A long-necked dinosaur stands over the entrance sign outside the Cimarron Heritage Center.

Public domain.
Clayton Lake State Park

From the southern part of Clayton Lake looking northwest., the old dock is on the right. The lake is still as glass, reflecting the sky, trees, and rock formations.

Public domain. Photo by Ruby Dorsey-Gonsalez
Johnson Mesa

Sierra Grande and Capulin Mountain form part of the volcanic field.

Public domain. Photo by Richard Arguello
Lake Maloya at Sugarite Canyon State Park

Lake Maloya's placid waters lie beneath a sky filled with fluffy cumulus clouds.

Public domain. Photograph by Mike Schoonover
Moonscape over Clayton

A zoom lens one clear night near Clayton, New Mexico brings the moon close, as taken by a member of the Clayton Astronomy Club.

Public domain. Photograph by Terry Martin
Old Maid Dakota Sandstone Geological Formation

The south face of the Old Maid’s Head geological formation creates an awesome contrast against a brilliant blue sky.

Public domain.
Raton-Clayton Volcanic Field

Linear clouds streak the sky over several volcanoes on the Raton-Clayton Volcanic Field.

Public domain. Photo by Doug Smith
Sandsage Hills

A shortgrass prairie in the Sandsage Hills glows beneath a dramatic cloud-filled sky.

Public domain.
Shortgrass Prairie at Sunset

An iridescent sunset glows golden over a shortgrass prairie in the Sandsage Hills.

Public domain.
Stagecoach at 101 Ranch

An original stagecoach dating back to the days of the Wild West sits alone at the 101 Ranch in Oklahoma.

Public domain.
Watching Folsom Falls

A woman leans on a volcanic rock and enjoys the view of seeing the Folsom Falls water falling. One can almost hear the water flow with a picture such as this.

Public domain. Photo by Doug Smith
Wedding Cake Butte

Wedding Cake Butte is so called because it looks like a layered cake in earthtones.

Public domain. Photograph by Ruby Dorsey-Gonzales