spires of layered stone from ancient volcanic ash against the blue sky

ancient apache ash blue canyon cliffs cochiti colorful contrast deep desert eroded erosion eruptions formation geological geology gorge hiking hoodoo kashakatuwe landscape layered layers mexico monument mountain national natural nature new newmecico outback park preserve pueblo ravine rock rocks rocky rugged scenery scenic sediment sedimentary sky southwest spires stand stark steep stone strata summer sunny tears tent texture towers usa valley volcanic weather wilderness