Bisti Badlands - Spotted A Marker
by Debra Martz
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Bisti Badlands - Spotted A Marker
Artist
Debra Martz
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Photograph - Photography
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Bisti Badlands - Spotted A Marker by Debra Martz As we backtrack we finally see a marker we had noticed early. At least we think it is the same one. Looking up near the highest point on the right is a metal fence post with a small white metal plate at the top. Earlier in the day we somewhat followed a fence as we headed northerly and we assume this post is probably inline with the same fence. Okay, so we still need to head a little more to the east. Feeling better now!!
I ran across the Bisti Badlands/De-Na-Zin Wilderness a few years ago while searching for new places to see in New Mexico. Finally the time came that we would make the trip there. The closest lodging and RV parks are in Farmington and we arrived just before the visitors center closed. Oddly enough they only had one printed letter size paper with some latitude/longitude directions with a few very small pictures. The lady I spoke with knew the badlands existed but having lived there 14 years had never gone to see this unearthly type of beauty.....because, she said, "there are no restrooms." What? Oh well.... I picked up the Farmington Vacation Guide and found a little more info in it. And I quote, "If you want high-priced, slickly manufactured entertainment, go to Disneyland; if you want a cinematic prism through which to have a multi-dimentional experience, consider the Badlands of the Bisti/De-Na-Zin Wilderness. That fact there are no marked trails in Bisti leads to a freeform style of wandering, where the paths you choose are entirely up to you and your instincts. These are badlands, meaning you will be exposed to the elements and there are no water sources, so it is important to prepare accordingly." And also, as the lady said, no facilities!
As for the freeform style of wandering, it is important to find the taller landforms as markers....they even disappear as you wander so make some cairns when possible. Just when you think you know where you are....you begin to doubt yourself!
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October 30th, 2017
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