Beastie Badlands: A Natural Masterpiece with Alien Landscapes in New Mexico (17 photos + 2 videos)

The Bisti Badlands Preserve in New Mexico is an amazing place where nature has created a real alien desert.





With bizarre rocks reminiscent of cathedrals and Gothic architecture, this unique landscape attracts tourists, photographers and fossil researchers.



This wasteland offers a world of ancient sediments, unusual geological forms and pristine silence, where you can see how wind and time have transformed the earth into a work of art. Here, every stone holds the history of millions of years, and every sunset reveals all the magic of this mysterious place.





Bisti Badlands Preserve is a unique natural area in the state of New Mexico, USA. This place is known for its bizarre landscapes, reminiscent of an alien world, and a rich history of fossils.



The reserve is a desert landscape with erosional landforms created by wind, water and time. Here you can see strange rock formations such as mushroom-shaped columns, sandstone towers, buttes and canyons.



The colors of the landscape change from gold to gray, red and black, creating a dramatic contrast. The Bisti Badlands are located about 25 miles south of Farmington in San Juan County. The area of ​​the preserve is about 70 square miles.

Why "Badlands"?



The term "badlands" translates as "bad lands," which refers to their unsuitability for agriculture or human habitation. In the Navajo language, the name sounds even less inspiring - "Bisti Stupid Lands." However, these deserted places have a unique beauty.



Here you can see and appreciate:

Geological wonders. These are bizarre rocks and stone structures that look like works of art of nature. Locals and tourists often call them alien landscapes.

Fossils. The reserve is famous for its paleontological finds. Fossils of dinosaurs, ancient turtles and other creatures that lived millions of years ago were found here. The remains of pterosaurs are especially famous.

Unique flora and fauna. Despite the harsh climate, rare species of plants adapted to arid conditions are found here. There are also animals such as lizards, snakes, coyotes, porcupines, pigeons, falcons, golden eagles and other representatives of the desert fauna. It is best to visit the reserve in the spring or fall, when the temperature is more comfortable than in the summer.

Interesting facts about the Bisti Badlands Reserve



The name comes from the Navajo word Bisti and means "among the slippery shale." This name fully reflects the nature of the area.

The Bisti Badlands are used as a location for filming movies and photo shoots due to their unique and fantastic appearance.

The reserve was part of the sea coast about 70 million years ago, which explains the presence of fossils of sea creatures.





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