San Juan County, NM

New Mexico

Panoramic American Nature Landscape View of the Dry Desert and Rugged Rocky Mountains. Colorful Sunrise Sky Art Render. Taken at Shiprock, New Mexico, United States.
Panoramic American Nature Landscape View of the Dry Desert and Rugged Rocky Mountains. Colorful Sunrise Sky Art Render. Taken at Shiprock, New Mexico, United States.
The Bisti Badlands in New Mexico are a place that seems to be out of this world. Stunning landscapes and stone formations everywhere. Only problem: It is in the middle of nowhere and you have to hike quite a little bit. There are no marked trails though. A GPS device is highly recommended. #GreatOutdoors
This is the photo taken at Sunrise. It is a much more friendly mood than the other one from the evening before. #GreatOutdoors
The Ship Rock formation in New Mexico is a 1583 ft (482 m) tall remains of an ancient volcano. The elevation at the peak is over 7100 feet above sea level. Leading up to the rock is a long rift along the ground forming what appears to be the ruins of a huge stone wall. Great for hiking and easily accessible to visit. We didn't see any other people when we visited. It is located about 10 miles south of the town of Ship Rock and can be seen from town. There is a highway that passes fairly close with a rough dirt access road to get even closer. The Ship Rock is a sacred Navajo site and I was advised that climbing the rock is no longer permitted.

Popular cities in San Juan County

Did some scrambling today to find this cool arch near some oil rigs
Aztec
Known for Friendly people, Family-friendly and Excursions
Get away to Aztec! Enjoy the ruins, history, and spas.

Reasons to visit

  • Aztec Ruins National Monument
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Wandering around in the Bisti De Na Zin Wilderness turns up a lot of interesting formations, there are acres and acres of formations like this
Bloomfield
Known for Excursions, Ruins and Historical
Trip time! Discover the ruins, history, and fishing in quaint Bloomfield.

Reasons to visit

  • Bisti/De-Na-Zin Wilderness
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Amazing cultural history of our past inhabitants in the Southwest.
Nageezi
Known for Historical
Trip time! Discover the history in Nageezi.

Reasons to visit

  • Chetro Ketl
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Country stroll #adventure
Farmington
Known for Family-friendly, Rivers and Walking
Trip time! Discover the ruins, riverfront, and cafes in Farmington.
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Fruitland
Fruitland
Known for Casinos
Escape to Fruitland! Enjoy its casinos.
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Navajo Lake State Park is a gem a short distance away from the four corners of the USA. World class fishing in the area, big cliffs to jump off from, and and breathtaking sunrises and sunsets...you won't be disappointed! #goldenhour
Navajo Dam
Known for Natural parks
Get away to Navajo Dam! Enjoy the parks and more.
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