Valley of Fires

Thursday, July 16, 2015

On my way through New Mexico before reaching my stop for the night I took a detour at the Valley of Fires near Carrizozo. The recreation area is pretty much a huge lava field in the middle of the desert. The trails through the area lead out onto the black rocks filled with cacti and desert life. It was definitely a great decision for some awesome views!

Valley of Fires Recreation Area near Carrizozo, New Mexico on Thursday, July 16, 2015.

Valley of Fires Recreation Area near Carrizozo, New Mexico on Thursday, July 16, 2015.

Valley of Fires Recreation Area near Carrizozo, New Mexico on Thursday, July 16, 2015.

Valley of Fires Recreation Area near Carrizozo, New Mexico on Thursday, July 16, 2015.

Valley of Fires Recreation Area near Carrizozo, New Mexico on Thursday, July 16, 2015.

Valley of Fires Recreation Area near Carrizozo, New Mexico on Thursday, July 16, 2015.

Valley of Fires Recreation Area near Carrizozo, New Mexico on Thursday, July 16, 2015.

Valley of Fires Recreation Area near Carrizozo, New Mexico on Thursday, July 16, 2015.

Valley of Fires Recreation Area near Carrizozo, New Mexico on Thursday, July 16, 2015.

Valley of Fires Recreation Area near Carrizozo, New Mexico on Thursday, July 16, 2015.

Valley of Fires Recreation Area near Carrizozo, New Mexico on Thursday, July 16, 2015.

Valley of Fires Recreation Area near Carrizozo, New Mexico on Thursday, July 16, 2015.

Valley of Fires Recreation Area near Carrizozo, New Mexico on Thursday, July 16, 2015.

Valley of Fires Recreation Area near Carrizozo, New Mexico on Thursday, July 16, 2015.

Valley of Fires Recreation Area near Carrizozo, New Mexico on Thursday, July 16, 2015.

Valley of Fires Recreation Area near Carrizozo, New Mexico on Thursday, July 16, 2015.

Valley of Fires Recreation Area near Carrizozo, New Mexico on Thursday, July 16, 2015.

Valley of Fires Recreation Area near Carrizozo, New Mexico on Thursday, July 16, 2015.

Valley of Fires Recreation Area near Carrizozo, New Mexico on Thursday, July 16, 2015.

Valley of Fires Recreation Area near Carrizozo, New Mexico on Thursday, July 16, 2015.