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Kim Alexis IHP

@thekimalexis.bsky.social

Recently I Hiked Wildcat Trail in Monument Valley. The scale of this place is breathtaking. I love the stillness of nature and the way it calms the nervous system.

#KimAlexis #ArizonaBeauty #WildcatTrail #MonumentValley #DesertViews

December 2, 2025 at 5:20 PM

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@roxinfante.bsky.social

Afton Canyon showing signs from the recent rains. #MojaveRiver #AftonCanyon #Desertviews

Slightly elevated View of the Mojave River bed, filled with green, low bushes and small trees. Brown, desert hills in the background.

Bright blue sky with sparse clouds above a tan colored corrugated container wall.

November 30, 2025 at 12:36 AM

Old Houses Under $50K and Beyond

@oldhouses.bsky.social

Charming 1955 #Arizona #StoneHouse on 1.27 #Acres with Four Bedrooms and #DesertViews – $90K. oldhousesunder100k.com/charming-195...

November 17, 2025 at 8:07 PM

Kim Alexis IHP

@thekimalexis.bsky.social

My son Bobby came to visit and over the weekend we had a wonderful time golfing in the desert. ⛳🌵 Sunshine, beautiful views, and plenty of laughs out on the course.

#GolfLife #FamilyTime #DesertViews #FatherSonMoments #GoodVibesOnly #MakingMemories #KimAlexis

November 10, 2025 at 8:07 PM

Braggins Adventures

@bragginsadventures.bsky.social

Driving through the desert when suddenly… a dragon?! The Borrego Springs metal sculptures are like stepping into another world — proof that adventure always finds you when you least expect it.

#desertviews #borregosprings #desertadventure

November 8, 2025 at 11:04 PM

Olivier Steiner Photography

@osteinerphoto.com

Back in 2009, I took my first road trip across the US Southwest. I was still new to photography—but fully hooked. These early frames from the Painted Desert and Utah desert remind me where the spark came from. I’ve never looked back.

#PaintedDesert #PetrifiedForest #Arizona #Photography #RoadTrip

A bit later on that first road trip, I made it to Arches National Park. I followed the classic trails and took the usual shots — the arches, the windows, the towers.

But this tree stopped me. It wasn’t dramatic or iconic, but something about its shape, its place in the landscape, felt different. Quiet, twisted, and resilient — like it had something to say if you took the time to look.

#ArchesNationalPark #Utah #RoadTrip #TreePortrait #DesertVibes #LandscapePhotography #AmericanSouthwest #NationalParks #PhotographyJourney #Throwback

Still the same morning in the Painted Desert. After sunrise, I packed up and spent a few hours exploring the park by car, stopping at every overlook I could find.

The clouds started to roll in, adding contrast to the pastel tones of the desert. The light was constantly shifting — soft one minute, dramatic the next. Even as a beginner back then, I could feel how special this landscape was.

#PaintedDesert #PetrifiedForest #Arizona #LandscapePhotography #CloudsAndLight #DesertViews #RoadTrip #NationalParks #SouthwestUSA #Throwback

The following morning in the Painted Desert. After a quiet night out in the backcountry of Petrified Forest National Park, I woke early and climbed a small ridge near my tent.

The desert was completely still — no wind, no sound — just soft light spilling across the layered hills. It was cold, but the sunrise made it worth it.

#PaintedDesert #PetrifiedForest #Arizona #Sunrise #Backpacking #DesertLight #LandscapePhotography #PublicLands #SoloCamping #WildernessMorning

Sunset in the Painted Desert.

It was late evening in the Painted Desert, inside Petrified Forest National Park. I needed a place to sleep, but there was no established campground. A ranger suggested I head deeper into the park — at least an hour from the nearest road — where wild camping is allowed.

I hiked out with my gear and found a quiet spot just in time to pitch my tent before sunset. The desert lit up in shades of red, orange, and purple. I was alone, surrounded by silence and color. A simple moment, but one I won’t forget.

#PaintedDesert #PetrifiedForest #Arizona #Backpacking #PublicLands #LeaveNoTrace #DesertSunset #LandscapePhotography #SoloAdventure #OutdoorLife

September 23, 2025 at 1:25 PM

Rue's Photography

@ruesphotography.bsky.social

Every turn leads to a new view, and every mile holds a story. Where’s your next road taking you? 🌄

📸 Explore more photography adventures here:
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#TravelPhotography #RoadTripVibes #DesertViews #FunFact #RuesPhotography

September 3, 2025 at 10:32 AM

Braggins Adventures

@bragginsadventures.bsky.social

We laughed, we climbed, we questioned our life choices—but the views were worth it.

#BragginsAdventures #RedRockCanyon #marriedlife #vegasadventures #desertviews

July 27, 2025 at 3:07 PM

Late for dinner

@americanpatriot73.bsky.social

Desert dining at Joshua Tree — just me, a fresh salad with Frank’s Red Hot, and endless desert views. Jake’s nearby, even if he’s not in the frame. 🏜️🌞
#DesertDining
#DesertViews
#SaladLife
#FrankRedHot
#OutdoorEats
#NatureLunch
#DesertVibes
#PicnicInTheWild
#HikingFuel
#HealthyEats
#WildernessMeals

June 24, 2025 at 5:23 AM

Rue's Photography

@ruesphotography.bsky.social

Endless layers carved by time—standing at the edge of wonder at the Grand Canyon. 🏜️✨
#GrandCanyon #NaturalWonder #DesertViews #AdventureAwaits #NaturePhotography #RuePhotography
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June 6, 2025 at 2:51 PM

Rue's Photography

@ruesphotography.bsky.social

Endless layers carved by time—standing at the edge of wonder at the Grand Canyon. 🏜️✨
#GrandCanyon #NaturalWonder #DesertViews #AdventureAwaits #NaturePhotography #RuePhotography
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RuePhotography Substack | Finn Fransen | Substack

Weekly photos, just chill vibes. Click to read RuePhotography Substack, by Finn Fransen, a Substack publication. Launched a month ago.

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June 6, 2025 at 2:50 PM

Betsy

@elisabethfriday.bsky.social

📷 #PhotoOfTheDay 6/3/2025 📸
Today's photo is a glimpse into Nevada’s rugged mining past. This abandoned ore chute stands watch over the sweeping desert near Austin, where history and nature quietly meet.🌄⛏️
#AustinNevada #DesertViews #TravelNevada #HistoricalRemnants
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June 4, 2025 at 2:09 AM

Soccy Films

@everettmarston.bsky.social

Storms rolling in at sunset

📸Olympus OM 1 🎞️Gold 200

#filmohotography #arizona #35mm #sunset #desertviews #landscape #americansouthwest

A saguaro standing in a bright sunset view on 35mm film

The mountains silhouetted at sunset on the first of a roll of 35mm color film

May 17, 2025 at 12:35 PM

Soccy Films

@everettmarston.bsky.social

Golden hour outside Phoenix

📸Olympus OM 1🎞️Gold 200

#filmphotography #35mm #goldenhour #desertviews #phoenixaz #saguaro

Yellow flowers in front of a desert view at golden hour on 35mm film

A saguaro in golden hour light on 35 mm film

May 16, 2025 at 5:48 PM

Hao Travel

@hao.travel

As the sun dipped behind the cliffs, we made it to the edge.

Horseshoe Bend can get busy, but once you're gazing at the river below, following its bend like a mark from history, the crowd fades away.

#Travel #HorseshoeBend #PageAZ #Sunset #DesertViews #HaoTravel

A wide-angle sunset view of Horseshoe Bend in Arizona, where the Colorado River makes a dramatic U-shaped curve around a towering rock formation. The sun is just above the horizon, casting a golden glow that silhouettes the canyon walls and reflects softly on the calm river below. The steep cliffs frame the scene, with textured rock faces glowing in the last light of day. The sky transitions from deep blue at the top to warm hues of yellow and orange near the horizon, creating a serene and awe-inspiring atmosphere.

May 2, 2025 at 7:34 PM

Janet Granite Jeep

@janetgranitejeep.bsky.social

The Temple of the Sun in Capitol Reef National Park! This monolith rises from the desert floor, offering a surreal landscape that feels like another planet.

#CapitolReef #TempleOfTheSun #CathedralValley #UtahRoadTrip #NationalParksUSA #DesertViews #JeepLife #WanderUtah #ScenicDrives #ExploreMore

April 24, 2025 at 7:11 PM

scubauditor.bsky.social

@scubauditor.bsky.social

Visited Sudan in 2018—this is Meroë at sunset. More pyramids here than in Egypt, built by the ancient Kingdom of Kush. Quiet, powerful, and full of history.
#Sudan #Meroe #NubianPyramids #AncientAfrica #TravelAfrica #CulturalHeritage #HistoryLovers #DesertViews #OffTheBeatenPath #UNESCO #bluesky

April 17, 2025 at 2:07 PM

AZ Trail Tails

@aztrailtails.bsky.social

This mornings hike, Calderwood Butte in Peoria. Fun, dog-friendly hike with great views and just enough incline to get your heart pumping.

#PeoriaAZ #HikeAZ #DesertViews #DogFriendlyTrails #PhoenixHikes #SonoranScenery #hikes #hiking #nature #explorearizona #arizona #trailtails #dogsofbluesky

April 12, 2025 at 7:36 PM

AZ Trail Tails

@aztrailtails.bsky.social

We don’t have to go far to find amazing hikes. Big views, fresh air, and desert vibes just minutes from home.

#PhoenixHiking #HikeAZ #DesertViews #ArizonaAdventures #UrbanHiking #GetOutside #CactusCountry #SonoranDesert #ExploreAZ #hikes #hiking #nature #arizona #trailtails #dogsofbluesky

April 10, 2025 at 6:40 PM

kat3638.bsky.social

@kat3638.bsky.social

Good night Bluesky friends 🦋💙 #evening #skies #photography #desertviews

A darkened prickly pear tree against a sky at nightfall.

March 19, 2025 at 1:39 AM

adventureswithbg.bsky.social

@adventureswithbg.bsky.social

Explored the Mariscal Canyon Rim Trail in Big Bend National Park earlier this year and the views from the rim were absolutely breathtaking! Definitely a must-do if you're visiting the park. #BigBendNationalPark #MariscalCanyon #TexasHiking #DesertViews

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