(85) Capulin Volcano National Monument

Visited Together:

1. June 2016 + OZL & CZL

Type: National Monument
Region: Southwest  
Location: Capulin, NM
Link: NPS website

Passport Description: The first fiery explosions of molten rock happened here 60,000 years ago, when the rain of cooling cinders and four lava flows formed Capulin Volcano. This nearly perfectly shaped cinder cone is dramatic evidence of the volcanic processes that shaped northeastern New Mexico.

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 Capulin Crater, June 2016 

Hike Into Crater, June 2016

(81) Canyonlands National Park

Visited Together:

1. May 2010
2. April 2014 + OZL

Type: National Park
Region: Rocky Mountain Region
Location: Moab, UT
Link: NPS website 

Passport Description: The Colorado River and its tributaries eroded this colorful landscape of sedimentary sandstones into countless canyons, mesas and buttes. The Colorado and Green rivers divide the park into four districts.

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 The Needles, May 2010

 Owen's first visit to Canyonlands, May 2014

Buck Canyon Overlook, May 2014

 Grand View Point, May 2014

(79) Capitol Reef National Park

 Visited Together:

1. May 2010

Type: National Park
Region: Rocky Mountain Region
Location: Torrey, UT
Link: NPS website 

Passport Description: The Waterpocket Fold, a 100-mile long wrinkle, or "monocline" in the earth's crust, extends from nearby Thousand Lakes Mountain to the Colorado River (now Lake Powell). The park was established to protect this grand and colorful geologic feature, as well as the unique historical and cultural history found in the area.

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Historic Gifford Homestead, May 2010

 

 Capitol Gorge, May 2010

(76) Cedar Breaks National Monument

Visited Together:

1. June 2009

Type: National Monument
Region: Rocky Mountain Region
Location: Cedar City, UT
Link: NPS website

Passport Description: A huge natural amphitheater has been eroded out of the variegated Pink Cliffs. Millions of years of sedimentation, uplift and erosion have created a 2,000-foot-deep canyon of rock walls, fins, spires and columns that spans some three miles. 

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 Cedar Breaks with Gabe, June 2009

(73) Chaco Culture National Historical Park

Visited Together:

1. June 2009

Type: National Historical Park
Region: Southwest Region
Location: Nageezi, NM
Link: NPS website

Passport Description: Chaco Canyon was a major center of Puebloan culture between 850 and 1250 AD. The Chacoan people combined pre-planned architectural designs, astronomical alignments, geometry, landcaping, and engineering to create an ancient urban center of spectacular public architecture.

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Chaco Canyon, June 2009

 Chaco Canyon, June 2009

(68) Curecanti National Recreation Area

Visited Together:

1. June 2009

Type: National Recreation Area
Region: Rocky Mountain Region
Location: Gunnison, CO
Link: NPS website

Passport Description: Three reservoirs, named for corresponding dams on the Gunnison River, form the heart of Curecanti. Recently discovered dinosaur fossils and traces of 6,000-year-old dwellings further enhance Curecanti's offerings.

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 The Dillon Pinnacles, June 2009

  The Dillon Pinnacles, June 2009

(56) Colorado National Monument

Visited Together:

1. July 2007

Type: National Monument
Region: Rocky Mountain Region
Location: Fruita, CO
Link: NPS website

Passport Description: Sheer-walled canyons, towering monoliths, soaring eagles, and a spectacular road reflect the environment and history of the plateau-and-canyon country. Historic Rim Rock Drive offers 23 miles of breathtaking panoramic views and numerous overlooks.

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 Red Canyon Overlook, July 2007

  Red Canyon Overlook, July 2007

(21) Crater Lake National Park

Visited Together:

1. September 2005
2. May 2019 + OZL + CZL + mZL

Type: National Park
Region: Pacific Northwest & Alaska Region
Location: Crater Lake, OR
Link: NPS website

Passport Description: Crater Lake is widely known for its intense blue color and spectacular views. During summer, visitors may navigate the Rim Drive around the lake, enjoy boat tours on the lake surface, or hike some of the park's various trails.

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 Crater Lake, September 2005

  Crater Lake, September 2005

 
Crater Lake, May 2019