A striking badlands landscape with sharply eroded sandstone ridges and colorful hoodoos rising dramatically from the high desert, offering sweeping vistas and accessible trails through otherworldly geological formations. Perfect for sunrise photography and solitude-seeking visitors.

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Farmington area Itineraries

Ruins, Wind, and Wide Sky: Two Days in Farmington's High Desert

2 days · 4 stops

Ancient Walls, Wide Skies: 3 Days in Farmington Country

3 days · 3 stops

Ancient Silence, Painted Earth: Three Days Among Farmington's Ruins and Badlands

3 days · 5 stops

Sandstone Giants & Desert Quiet: 3 Days in Farmington with the Kids

3 days · 4 stops

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Aztec Ruins NM

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Bisti Badlands (Wilderness Area)

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Chaco Culture National Historical Park

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Salmon Ruins

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