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New Mexico‘s San Juan County is home to several places, which interest the off-the-beaten-track kind of travellers. The preserved structures of the Aztec Ruins National Monument and the pueblos of the Chaco Culture National Historical Park are a real treat. But, one place stands out – literally – from the rest is Shiprock. Towering alone…
Ball’s Pyramid is a sea stack, a great jagged spire rising from the Tasman Sea. Its steep base, roughly 650 feet across, is battered by the rugged sea, making the landing a serious challenge. Royal Navy Lieutenant Henry Lidgbird Ball is credited with discovering Ball’s Pyramid in 1788, which was named in his honor. It…
