@ El Morro National Monument, New Mexico Pickle begins his journey through New Mexico! El Morro National Monument, New Mexico El Morro is one of New Mexico's smaller national monuments, hidden away in forested, high-elevation, little-traveled land towards the northwest of the state, between Grants and Ramah. Some of the surroundings are volcanic, including nearby El Malpais National Monument on the far side of the continental divide, and other parts are featureless grassy plains, but El Morro is centered on a conspicuous, vertical-sided mesa of light-colored sandstone at the base of which sits a deep pool that provides a reliable, year-round source of drinking water and so has long been a focal point for cross country travelers in this otherwise rather arid and desolate country. Over 2,000 drawings, signatures, and messages have been inscribed in the soft sandstone cliffs (known as Inscription Rock) beside the pool, from three distinct periods - Ancestral Puebloans of up to 1,000 years ago, Spanish conquistadors from 1605 to around 1800, and American settlers after this time. A paved, half-mile trail leads to the inscriptions, many of which are crisp and easily legible due to varying degrees of preservation, and links with a longer loop along the mesa top, passing the ruins of an ancient pueblo, while giving fine, elevated views over the forested landscape. Although all can be seen in just a couple of hours, El Morro is an unusual and evocative place, well worth a detour to visit.
While roping steers, you shoot the breeze with JJ the Therapy Dog.
Pickle shook paws with JJ the Therapy Dog the Golden retriever. They both received one silver mole!
Blue And Copper Egg The first painted eggs came from Mesopotamia, and because eggs were forbidden food during Lent, people painted eggs while Lent was being observed—after Lent, they would eat the eggs on Easter Day.
Beautifully decorated eggs “pysanka” are associated with Ukraine, and the oldest painted egg that was unearthed in northern Ukraine is dated to the end of the 17th century.
Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument is famous for its scenic cone-shaped formations, composed of pumice, ash, and tuff deposits from volcanic eruptions. Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument is a U.S. National Monument located approximately 40 miles (64 km) southwest of Santa Fe, New Mexico, near Cochiti Pueblo. Kasha-Katuwe means "white cliffs" in the Pueblo language Keresan. The Monument includes a National Recreational Trail for hiking only. There are two segments that provide opportunities for hiking, birdwatching, geologic observation, and plant identification. Both segments of the trail begin at the designated Monument parking area. The Cave Loop Trail is 1.2 miles long and rated as easy. The more difficult Canyon Trail is a 1.5-mile, one-way trek into a narrow, "slot" canyon with a steep (630-ft) climb to the mesa top for excellent views of the Sangre de Cristo, Jemez, Sandia mountains, and the Rio Grande Valley. The Veterans Memorial Trail is a 1-mile long loop trail, rated as very easy and is wheelchair accessible. Which trail will you pick?
While roping steers, you shoot the breeze with Sugah.
Pickle shook paws with Sugah the Sugar glider. They both received one silver mole!
@ Urraca Mesa, New Mexico “Oh hello, Pickle!” cried Mousey. “Didn’t we bump into each other in Scandinavia this time last year? This is quite the change of scene, isn't it!” ”It certainly is!” declared Pickle. “Let’s pose with one of us each side of this attraction and I’ll set the self-timer to take a shot. It’ll be a great souvenir of our time here!” Urraca Mesa, New Mexico On the Philmont Scout Ranch, Colfax County, in northern New Mexico, this mesa rises 2,619m (8,594 feet) into the air. This mesa has more lightning strikes than anywhere else in New Mexico. On the mesa, compasses don’t always work, due perhaps to the large number of magnetic lodestones in the areas. Strange happenings and mysterious encounters, the Urraca Mesa has plenty of these, though it is on private land, so you will not be able to experience this for yourself.
While roping steers, you shoot the breeze with Mousey.
Pickle shook paws with Mousey the House Mouse. They both received one silver mole!
@ Desert Window, New Mexico On disembarking from the tour bus, frosty surveyed the current stopping place. “Would you fancy living here, Pickle?” "Well, it's certainly a bit different to where we live," said Pickle. "But I could get used to it, I daresay!" Desert Window, New Mexico From fall through spring in New Mexico, you have plenty of days to enjoy the fresh air, so open your windows and admire the desert breeze.
While roping steers, you shoot the breeze with frosty.
Pickle shook paws with frosty the Arctic Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Apache Plume Flowers, New Mexico "It says here that there are over 169 active volcanoes in the United States that scientists consider active. Most of these are located in Alaska, Hawaii and throughout the west—oh, do come out from under your seat, Choose a name!" "I think I'll stay here, thank you all the same," said Choose a name in a muffled voice. "They have very advanced warning systems, you know! They wouldn't let us go anywhere unsafe," responded Pickle. Apache Plume Flowers, New Mexico This tough local native plant starts off with small white flowers resembling single rose blossoms in the spring. The blooms are followed by attractive fluffy white plumes that persist throughout the fall. These tall, showy plants are often covered in white flowers and white plumes at the same time! Use it in the hottest, driest, and most inhospitable places around boulders, rock gardens, and behind dry stone walls. Apache plume flowers are a three-season beautiful addition to any desert garden.
While roping steers, you shoot the breeze with Choose a name.
Pickle shook paws with Choose a name the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
@ Apache Plume Bloom, New Mexico "What staple in New Mexican cuisine is the state's speciality, Pickle?" "Something spicy, I'm guessing, Cuckoo!" "Yup--the chile pepper. It was first grown centuries ago by indigenous cultures here, and has evolved into many varieties and used in many ways, from burritos to enchiladas." Apache Plume Bloom, New Mexico While Apache Plume continually produces pretty, fragrant, snow-white flowers from May through October, its wow factor comes from the pink, feathery, seed tassels that practically cover the shrub from fall to winter. the semi-evergreen Apache Plume is drought tolerant, making it the perfect plant for New Mexico's gardens.
While roping steers, you shoot the breeze with Cuckoo.
Pickle shook paws with Cuckoo the Brown Owl. They both received one silver mole!
@ Rain Barrels, Santa Fe, New Mexico About three-quarters of New Mexico’s roads are unpaved. New Mexico is the nation’s fifth-largest state. Such a vast area is difficult, not to say very expensive, to cover with paved roads. Are all that many paved roads necessary in any case? The gravel and rutted earth paths and tracks make this the perfect place for solitary backcountry exploration of an endless list of ideal spots! Rain Barrels, Santa Fe, New Mexico Santa Fe, New Mexico’s capital, is renowned for its Pueblo-style architecture. Founded as a Spanish colony in 1610, it has at its heart the traditional Plaza. These old rain barrels decorate the plaza, giving it the "old west" charm. The surrounding historic district’s crooked streets wind past adobe landmarks including the Palace of the Governors, now home to the New Mexico History Museum.
While roping steers, you shoot the breeze with Calli Valentine.
Pickle shook paws with Calli Valentine the Lovely Pink Kitty. They both received one silver mole!
@ Ah-Shi-Sle-Pah Wilderness, New Mexico "What staple in New Mexican cuisine is the state's speciality, Pickle?" "Something spicy, I'm guessing, Wisp!" "Yup--the chile pepper. It was first grown centuries ago by indigenous cultures here, and has evolved into many varieties and used in many ways, from burritos to enchiladas." Ah-Shi-Sle-Pah Wilderness, New Mexico The Ah-Shi-Sle-Pah Wilderness is located in northwestern New Mexico and is a badland area of rolling water-carved clay hills. The area is rich in fossils and has little vegetation to conceal geological formations. It is a landscape of sandstone caprocks and scenic olive-colored hills. Water in this area is scarce and there are no trails; however, the area is scenic and contains soft colors rarely seen elsewhere.
While roping steers, you shoot the breeze with Wisp.
Pickle shook paws with Wisp the Wisp. They both received one silver mole!
@ La Cueva Rocks, Las Cruces, New Mexico “Oh hello, Pickle!” cried Boots. “Didn’t we bump into each other in New Jersey back last May? This is quite the change of scene, isn't it?” ”It certainly is!” declared Pickle. La Cueva Rocks, Las Cruces, New Mexico Experience the unique La Cueva Rocks at Dripping Springs Natural Area. The Organ Mountains of Las Cruces, NM can be enjoyed up close at this nature center for a small per-vehicle fee. Families with youngsters can see waterfalls, historic ruins, and a prehistoric cave. Experienced rock climbers will enjoy the arduous 4000 ft. climb to the top of "The Needle."
While roping steers, you shoot the breeze with Boots.
Pickle shook paws with Boots the Ragdoll Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ New Mexico Sunset “Oh hello, Pickle!” cried BUDA. “Didn’t we bump into each other in New Jersey back last May? This is quite the change of scene, isn't it?” ”It certainly is!” declared Pickle. New Mexico Sunset The New Mexico sun will soon be behind the mountains, bringing with it an unparalleled view of the clear night sky. The song, New Mexico, by Mitch McVicker, characterizes the expansive beauty found here.
While roping steers, you shoot the breeze with BUDA.
Pickle shook paws with BUDA the Black Lovable Labrador. They both received one silver mole!
@ Showy Goldeneye, New Mexico “Oh hello, Pickle!” cried Mr. Panda. “Didn’t we bump into each other in Scandinavia this time last year? This is quite the change of scene, isn't it!” ”It certainly is!” declared Pickle. “Let’s pose with one of us each side of this attraction and I’ll set the self-timer to take a shot. It’ll be a great souvenir of our time here!” Showy Goldeneye, New Mexico The showy goldeneye wildflower is in the sunflower family and is abundant throughout the west.
While roping steers, you shoot the breeze with Mr. Panda.
Pickle shook paws with Mr. Panda the Panda Cub. They both received one silver mole!
@ Diamondback Rattlesnake, New Mexico “Oh hello, Pickle!” cried Cindy. “Didn’t we bump into each other in New Jersey back last May? This is quite the change of scene, isn't it?” ”It certainly is!” declared Pickle. Diamondback Rattlesnake, New Mexico "There's a snake in my boot." That's something all New Mexico residents take seriously. Before they put their boots on they look inside to make sure that a snake hasn't curled up in there to find a cool spot to sleep.
While roping steers, you shoot the breeze with Cindy.
Pickle shook paws with Cindy the Ragdoll Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Saddle Up Your Horses, New Mexico "Interesting one here, ****," remarked Pickle. "What item of clothing is it a crime to wear when dancing in New Mexico?" **** pondered. "Well, it's a crime to wear double denim. What else? Flared jeans? Kitten heels? Ugg boots? Velvet tracksuits?" "The answer is the sombrero!" Saddle Up Your Horses, New Mexico Saddle up your horses, we've got a trail to blaze through the wild blue yonder of New Mexico. This will be the best and greatest adventure!
While roping steers, you shoot the breeze with ****.
Pickle shook paws with **** the Playful Penguin. They both received one silver mole!
@ Cool New Mexico Evening "Interesting one here, Davisa Joy," remarked Pickle. "What item of clothing is it a crime to wear when dancing in New Mexico?" Davisa Joy pondered. "Well, it's a crime to wear double denim. What else? Flared jeans? Kitten heels? Ugg boots? Velvet tracksuits?" "The answer is the sombrero!" Cool New Mexico Evening The sun is setting and the day is drawing to a close, bringing relief from the hot desert sun. New Mexico's weather in summer is hot and dry and the winters are short. The skies are clear nearly year-round.
While roping steers, you shoot the breeze with Davisa Joy.
Pickle shook paws with Davisa Joy the Brown Owl. They both received one silver mole!
@ Eagle at Sunset, New Mexico Oh look ... you won a Frontier pet! Eagle at Sunset, New Mexico A lone eagle rests on a branch, admiring the golden New Mexico sunset.
While roping steers, you shoot the breeze with Blue.
Pickle shook paws with Blue the Blue Party Elephant. They both received one silver mole!
Blue gave you 1 "Speedy Roadrunner, Brown" size 10
@ Cactus Flower, New Mexico “Oh hello, Pickle!” cried Orpheus. “Didn’t we bump into each other in Scandinavia this time last year? This is quite the change of scene, isn't it!” ”It certainly is!” declared Pickle. “Let’s pose with one of us each side of this attraction and I’ll set the self-timer to take a shot. It’ll be a great souvenir of our time here!” Cactus Flower, New Mexico How often a cactus blooms depends on the cactus. Most cacti bloom between one and ten years, but some take up 50 years before they flower!
While roping steers, you shoot the breeze with Orpheus.
Pickle shook paws with Orpheus the Green Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ Chihuahuan Desert, New Mexico “Oh hello, Pickle!” cried Hansi (Icky Bird Who Can't Fly). “Didn’t we bump into each other in New Jersey back last May? This is quite the change of scene, isn't it?” ”It certainly is!” declared Pickle. Chihuahuan Desert, New Mexico Located between Doña Ana and Otero County, the White Sands National Monument is found in the northern part of the Chihuahuan Desert—the largest desert in North America, most of which is in Mexico. The White Sands has fossilized footprints, and it is a missile testing range, testing the world's first atomic bomb in 1945.
While roping steers, you shoot the breeze with Hansi (Icky Bird Who Can't Fly).
Pickle shook paws with Hansi (Icky Bird Who Can't Fly) the Playful Penguin. They both received one silver mole!
Hansi (Icky Bird Who Can't Fly) and you found 15 Travel Tokens!
@ Southwestern Fence Lizard, New Mexico Carlsbad Caverns National Park is a top tourist destination in New Mexico with extraordinary caves in which dwell between 200,000 to 500,000 Brazilian free-tailed bats. At sunset, visitors gather to watch one of the most spectacular displays of nature the park is known for: the emerging of the bats to feed. Southwestern Fence Lizard, New Mexico This southwestern fence lizard is also known as the White Sands prairie lizard or the White Sands swift. It is native to the Chihuahuan Desert.
While roping steers, you shoot the breeze with Midnight Bleu.
Pickle shook paws with Midnight Bleu the Blue Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ Horses at Sunset, New Mexico On disembarking from the tour bus, rainbow cookie surveyed the current stopping place. “Would you fancy living here, Pickle?” "Well, it's certainly a bit different to where we live," said Pickle. "But I could get used to it, I daresay!" Horses at Sunset, New Mexico A lone rancher takes in the beauty of a New Mexico sunset, enthralled by the silhouettes of wild horses grazing nearby.
While roping steers, you shoot the breeze with rainbow cookie.
Pickle shook paws with rainbow cookie the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Herd of Wild Horses, New Mexico Carlsbad Caverns National Park is a top tourist destination in New Mexico with extraordinary caves in which dwell between 200,000 to 500,000 Brazilian free-tailed bats. At sunset, visitors gather to watch one of the most spectacular displays of nature the park is known for: the emerging of the bats to feed. Herd of Wild Horses, New Mexico Running free throughout ten western states, this herd of wild horses calls New Mexico home. The Bureau of Land Management manages and protects these herds across 26.9 million acres of public lands. Most living today are descendants of animals that were released or escaped from explorers, ranchers, miners, US Cavalry, and Native Americans.
While roping steers, you shoot the breeze with Rosie.
Pickle shook paws with Rosie the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Wagon Wheel, New Mexico On disembarking from the tour bus, EEEEEE surveyed the current stopping place. “Would you fancy living here, Pickle?” "Well, it's certainly a bit different to where we live," said Pickle. "But I could get used to it, I daresay!" Wagon Wheel, New Mexico If the wheel could talk, I'm sure it would have quite the tale to tell. Were there other families that were traveling with them seeking a better life? A visit to a nearby museum may give you a peek into the lives of the early New Mexico settlers.
While roping steers, you shoot the breeze with EEEEEE.
Pickle shook paws with EEEEEE the Bunny Rabbit. They both received one silver mole!
@ New Mexico Ranch Sign "Interesting one here, Jeff," remarked Pickle. "What item of clothing is it a crime to wear when dancing in New Mexico?" Jeff pondered. "Well, it's a crime to wear double denim. What else? Flared jeans? Kitten heels? Ugg boots? Velvet tracksuits?" "The answer is the sombrero!" New Mexico Ranch Sign This weathered ranch sign has seen its share of sandstorms, as it borders the White Sands National Park, near Alamogordo, New Mexico.
While roping steers, you shoot the breeze with Jeff.
Pickle shook paws with Jeff the Gnome. They both received one silver mole!
@ Unlucky Horseshoe, New Mexico "What staple in New Mexican cuisine is the state's speciality, Pickle?" "Something spicy, I'm guessing, Mystic!" "Yup--the chile pepper. It was first grown centuries ago by indigenous cultures here, and has evolved into many varieties and used in many ways, from burritos to enchiladas." Unlucky Horseshoe, New Mexico Somepet needs to tell the owners of this horseshoe to turn it so the shoe's opening is on the top; otherwise, their luck is going to run out!
While roping steers, you shoot the breeze with Mystic.
Pickle shook paws with Mystic the Blue Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico About three-quarters of New Mexico’s roads are unpaved. New Mexico is the nation’s fifth-largest state. Such a vast area is difficult, not to say very expensive, to cover with paved roads. Are all that many paved roads necessary in any case? The gravel and rutted earth paths and tracks make this the perfect place for solitary backcountry exploration of an endless list of ideal spots! White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico On March 30, 1982, the shuttle Columbia landed on Northrup Strip at White Sands, which is the only shuttle to ever land there. They attempted to land the shuttle there on March 29th but were unable to because of high winds and low visibility stirring up sandstorm-like conditions.
While roping steers, you shoot the breeze with Fanny.
Pickle shook paws with Fanny the Holstein Friesian Calf. They both received one silver mole!
Fanny gave you 1 "New Mexico Quarter, Travel Memento"
@ White Sands National Park, New Mexico Pickle has now completed his journey through New Mexico! As he prepares to go home, he receives a wonderful gift! Old Red Caboose And Road Runner Hurry, grab my wing, and up we go. Whew! You made it. I usually prefer to run everywhere, but my friend—the coyote—wanted me to lend a wing with this train run today. It feels odd sitting in this here old caboose. It looks right good though; we recently gave it a lick of red paint to spruce it up. So, where are you going? Are you just sightseeing? There is an old ghost town along the way; do you mean to stop off there? Have you travelled by train before? Sorry for all the questions. I am usually running too fast to stop and spin a yarn.
White Sands National Park, New Mexico White Sands National Park is completely surrounded by the White Sands Missile Range. It covers 145,762 acres in the Tularosa Basin, including a 275 square-mile field of white sand dunes composed of gypsum crystals. On March 30, 1982, the shuttle Columbia landed on Northrup Strip at White Sands, which is the only shuttle to ever land there. Pickle has enjoyed his journey through New Mexico, but it is time to go home now! Please select another pet as visitor, so it can also enjoy a journey through the American Frontier!
While roping steers, you shoot the breeze with Zoomer.
Pickle shook paws with Zoomer the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
Zoomer gave you 1 "Old Red Caboose And Road Runner"
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