
The sun was slowly hiding behind the horizon. We were driving an empty road, US-491 N. Suddenly, like a mirage, from the flat, dusty New Mexico desert raised the mysterious rock formation. It looked like the wreck of a vast ship that sea washed ashore. It was a famous Shiprock formation. So, we decided to...
We totally missed Shiprock when we visited New Mexico. Interesting to learn that the translation relates to a bird and not a ship. But I must admit I have trouble seeing either in the shape. i don’t ever really think of there being volcanos in this part of the U.S. That left behind structures like Shiprock.
The Navajo history and curses I find to be very interesting. Shiprock is dramatic and stunning! I can not imagine the depth of seeing that in person or falling from that while climbing! 30 million years old, wow! The shiprock is cool being a monadnock. What a wonderful sight to take in while seeing the Four Corners Monument! I will defiantly have to add this to my bucket list when seeing the Four Corners.
I have only visited the more touristy part of Mexico ( Cancun ) like a lot of other tourists as this is most promoted but posts like these show us so much more of a country. I have read similar articles and would love to re visit Mexico and experience these hidden gems like the Ship Rock. The views over sunset are just picture perfect. Never imagined the history and how old this place is as well. Sad you cant camp around but I guess good as over tourism in these natural beauties kills it sometimes. Thanks for sharing a great attraction .
Shiprock looks amazing, thank you for this post! I really want to spend some time exploring the American southwest because I love learning more about the Native American culture. I also love the landscape of the region, I’ve only gotten to visit Colorado so far.
I have never been to Mexico yet and it crossed my mind to put it on my bucket list. But after reading the article, I feel like going to this city one of these days. I’m very much interested in visiting the Four Corners Monument.
I have never been to Mexico but I surely have it in my list. I generally love places that have these awesome rock formations. I find them really cool and very picturesque.
Shiprock looks like an awesome rock formation. I would love to visit this. I will add it to my list of places to see in Mexico.
Mexico is so far off from India. But diversity and cultural similarity does intrigues me definitely. All the pictures are so so wonderful. Shiprock looks very adventurous place. I like how the entire place revolves around a single giant rock. Four Corners Navajo Tribal Park has this amazing landscapes .. maybe someday I would be able to visit this place ..
We’ve been looking for places to visit on our roadtrip and this looks like an incredible stop! I can’t believe you’re able to see Shiprock from even 30-50 miles out! That plus the demonstration center with local crafts would be so cool to check out!
I will be honest and tell you that I had never heard of Shipwreck before. It seems quite interesting to learn about its geological formation. Good suggestion about the Bisti Badlands. It definitely seems to be a place that is alien. I would not mind a hike here.
Such a cool spot! Navajo Nation is on my list for a future road trip so definitely bookmarking this for future reference.
As a big Tranformers fan, I have always wanted to visit New Mexico because some important parts of the movie was shot here and you have given a very detailed explanation about the place. Thanks for sharing this blog as it would be very helpful for anyone planning to visit this place!!
ahhh nothing like an American road trip! I haven’t yet made it to this part of the country, but I’m dying to go. Did you have wifi signal in Bidi Badlands? Looks great but I’d hate to get lost out there!
This is going straight on our planner for future trips. Thanks for sharing.
This is a nicely done comprehensive article, shiprrock looks like a nice place to visit. But what impressed me more are the Navajo artisans, where they keep their culture and tradition still alive, by selling handmade jewelry, crafts, and traditional Navajo foods there.
Farmington is 6 hours from where we live so an overnight stay there would do to see both Shiprock and 4 Corners!
Very cool! It reminds me of monument valley, but a bit sharper haha. New Mexico is a day and a half away from me, so maybe I could see this on a multi-way road trip!
What a cool rock formation! Thanks for the geology lesson behind why it is shaped the way it is. Great post
This place looks absolutely beautiful, and I love that it has so much history too! Nature is so fascinating!