Gold Butte National Monument

Never heard of it? It is an area northeast of Las Vegas that President Obama set aside in 2016. Trump wants to shrink it. It comprises some 300,000 acres of pure and unadulterated desert landscape and is home to Desert Bighorn Sheep and Mountain Lions.  I loved the remoteness. We camped about 20 miles from the nearest human. Little Finland is an area within the monument that showcases grotesque forms of weathered sandstone. I plan to return soon….

Sandstone rock formations and desert flora make up Gold Butte National Monument in Nevada.

 

 

 

Clare Cup flower on Prickly Pear Cactus.

 

 

Joshua Tree
Joshua Tree

 

Cholla

 

At Little Finland.

 

 

 

Spring Desert Flora.

 

 

 

 

 

11 responses to “Gold Butte National Monument”

  1. katelon Avatar

    Beautiful photos! Looks like a magical area!

    1. Michael Andrew Just Avatar

      Thanks Katelon. Gold Butte was a revelation!

  2. Sandra@Just Regular Folks Wandering Avatar

    Lovely and close to (my) home! Looks like a great place to explore, thanks for sharing it.

    1. Michael Andrew Just Avatar

      You’re welcome Sandra.

  3. The Travel Architect Avatar

    Your pictures always make me whisper, “Wowwwww,” and then, “Honey, come look at this.” These are no exception.

    1. Michael Andrew Just Avatar

      Thanks you very much for the nice comment!

  4. Karen Avatar

    What an incredible looking place. I can’t believe I’ve never heard of it!

    1. Michael Andrew Just Avatar

      I had never heard of it until recently either

  5. The Hinoeuma Avatar

    Those are gorgeous.

    I’ve read about the Desert Tortoise of that area. Highly protected. They’ve been described as being perfect travelers in that they know exactly how much water they need for their bodies for trip. If you frighten one, they can lose their water supply. Drivers are told to stop and let them pass, unhindered.

    Have you seen any of the long-eared Hares?

    1. Michael Andrew Just Avatar

      Didn’t see any hares

  6. denisebushphoto Avatar

    No, never heard of it. I love your first image!

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