96.JA Ranch Heirs171,485In 1876, renowned Texas Ranger CHARLES GOODNIGHT and his cowboys drove a herd of 1,600 Longhorns into PALO DURO CANYON and created what would become the oldest continuously operated cattle ranch in the Texas Panhandle. ...
The spirit of the Anasazi tradition emerged at Chaco Canyon, in northwestern New Mexico, where you can find some one dozen “Great Houses” distinguished by carefully planned, astronomically aligned, multistory structures; stylish architectural features; Great Kivas; extraordinary masonry and decorative ...
The red desert sands of Monument Valley, where sandstone rock formations tower above valleys and mesas, have been featured in films by John Ford and other legendary Western directors for years. The valley is sacred to the Indigenous people of the Navajo Nation Reservation, so be respectful of ...
Canyon Springs Ranch Yoder, Wyoming (Goshen County) $4,500,000 3,236 +/- Deeded Acres A diverse ranch operation in southeastern Wyoming with live water, scenic views, and a healthy population of elk and mule deer. Mirr Ranch Group represented the buyer. Read More Canyon Springs Ranch Yo...
Mesas to Mountains Sitting across the magnificent Rocky Mountains, the bordering states of Utah and Wyoming provide some of North America’s most spectacular scenery, as well as two extraordinary Aman properties. Both find home in the country’s Mountain West, a region that showcases some of ...
Camp Sarika at Amangiri Canyon Point, Utah, United States Amid 900-acres of towering mesas, slot canyons and rust-coloured sands, Camp Sarika is a unique entry point into the wilds of the Colorado Plateau. With three national parks in its immediate proximity, exploration takes the form of sl...
Notable landmarks of the valley include Mosaic Canyon, Mesquite Springs, Lake Badwater, the Devil’s Golf Course and Badwater Basin. Popular activities in the park include mountain biking, hiking, wilderness camping, and even motor biking. ...
The Las Vegas Wash, which I described in last year’s posting about the Owl Canyon Hiking Trail at Lake Mead National Recreation Area, creates the wetlands aspect of the park. Those of you who have spent much time in the desert city of Las Vegas might be surprised to see that a decent...
With a year-round stream and lush plant life, Coyote Canyon, approximately 4½ miles north of Borrego Springs, is one of the best places to see and photograph spring wildflowers. Portions of the canyon road follow a section of the old Anza Trail. This area is closed between...
If you want to overnight or vacation in this magnificent part of Mexico, the best place by far is slightly further down the valley, at theAgua Blanca Canyon Resort, a charming, small hotel with just 20 rooms set in stunning scenery, with its lawns overlooking the deeply carved valley of ...