A still night in Bandelier, where the forest meets the stars. No distractions, no light — just space to breathe.

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Clinging to volcanic rock at Bandelier, this cactus thrives in a vertical garden most plants wouldn’t dare.

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A glimpse through volcanic stone at Bandelier National Monument — this view from a cavate at Tyuonyi Pueblo offers a quiet, powerful perspective on the past.
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Burnt stump and St. Peter's Dome.

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Saw these gorgeous #lichen at #Bandelier National Monument in #NewMexico and had to #lichenshare! Any #lichenodon fans out there know the species?
I never would have thought that one of the top ten best #hamburgers #burgers I’d ever have would be at a cafe at a #NationalPark. #Bandelier Monument in #NewMexico: a bison burger topped with a paneer-stuffed green chili and caramelized onions and whoa it was incredible!