El Malpais National Monument is a
National Monument located in western
New Mexico, in the
Southwestern United States.
[3] The name El Malpais is from the Spanish term
Malpaís, meaning
badlands, due to the extremely barren and dramatic
volcanic field that covers much of the park's area.
It is on the
Trails of the Ancients Byway, one of the designated
New Mexico Scenic Byways.
[ Source Wikipedia
At Sandstone Bluffs, every direction you turn gives you a different view with a different feature to focus on. Below the bluffs are the lava flows of El Malpais. To the north, is a dramatic view of Mount Taylor. Below your feet is Dakota sandstone that contrasts the dark lava flows. If you enjoy sweeping vistas, Sandstone Bluffs is a sight to see.
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