Valentine's Day

Native American Handcrafted Necklace

As you know, Valentine's Day is right around the corner! Why not stop by any of our 10 store locations or visit our online store to pick up the perfect gift for your sweetie! We have recently added the new 2013 moccasins from Minnetonka to our online store...if your special someone likes leopard print, make sure to take a look at the new moccasin styles!  Or, maybe you want to get that perfect necklace for your sweetheart! We offer a wide selection of Native American Handcrafted Jewelry in addition to Black Hills Gold and Silver Elegance. Let us help you make this Valentine's Day a memorable one!

Bowlin's Gets EVSE at Picacho Peak Plaza

Bowlin Travel Centers is a company that will explore new ideas and embrace change to better serve our customers. One way we have accomplished this in 2012 is by teaming up with a company called GOe3 to get Electrical Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) installed at our Picacho Peak Plaza location. This is the first EVSE installed in Arizona! Theoretically, 6 electrical vehicles  (i.e. Teslas, Volts, Leafs, and MiEV) could be charging at the same time using the EVSE equipment installed at our store. So, the next time you are out in Arizona, stop by our Picacho Peak Plaza location (I-10 Exit 219) to check out these state of the art charging stations! We hope to see you soon!

Stone Mountain Turquoise

Stone Mountain Turquoise is mined in the high deserts of Lyon County, Nevada, which is located in Northern Nevada. The mine was discovered in the late 1970s and since then, the majority of the turquoise has been mined by hand and pick. This mine produces a deep blue to a deep green turquoise with a yellow-goldish matrix. None of this turquoise is stabilized. To view our selection of jewelry featuring Stone Mountain Turquoise, please head to our online store at www.bowlinonline.com

Zuni Craftsmanship

The Navajo Indians first introduced "silver-smithing" to the Zuni people in the late 1800s.  The first Zuni silver jewelry very much resembled the heavy Navajo jewelry with large stones. However, in the early 1900s, the Zuni began crafting their jewelry with a new type of work called channel and inlay. This type of work is now a distinctive trademark of many Zuni Indians.

Then, they began grouping small stones to decorate jewelry. Each stone is set separately with a silver bezel arranged in a cluster which is known as needlepoint and petit point. Each stone is precisely cut to a uniform size to arrange the cluster, making Zuni jewelry not only beautiful, but also unique! To view our selection of Native American jewelry, please go to www.bowlinonline.com.  Happy Shopping!

 

Gaspeite Stone

Gaspeite is a beautiful stone that ranges in color from light green to apple green to neon green. Some variations may contain brown patches which give this stone a distinctive character. Gaspeite, which wasn't discovered until 1966,  is a relatively rare mineral found around nickel sulfide deposits. It is named after the Gaspe Peninsula in Quebec, Canada, which is the place this stone was originally found.

Gaspeite has no known folklore although the Aborigine's used it to bring good fortune. It is thought to be a stone that reduces stress as well as aid with heart, gallbladder, and lung problems. It is also said to bring spirituality into every day.

To view our selection of beautiful Gaspeite jewelry pieces, just head to www.bowlinonline.com. Happy Shopping!

Alamogordo Running Indian Travel Center

Bowlin's Running Indian Store is located on US 70 4 miles north of Alamogordo, New Mexico. At the Running Indian Store, you can browse through the tremendous selection of merchandise offered at all our Bowlin store locations, including fireworks, Native American Handcrafted Jewelry, Mexican Imported Pottery, and many souvenir items.

After you visit our store, enjoy a tour of White Sands National Monument just 15 miles west of Alamogordo. You can also visit the New Mexico Museum of Space History or one of the many other wonderful attractions in this area of New Mexico. 

Spiny Oyster Shell

Deep purple Spiny Oyster Shell

Spiny Oyster Shell, also known as Spondylus Brodnip Princess, can be found in Baja, California and Mexico. The name Spondylus is a Latin word that means "spines on back." Brodnip was the name of the scientist who traveled with the explorer Cortez when they explored Baja, California. The name Princess was given to the shell when Cortez presented his marine discoveries to the King of Spain. The king's daughter loved the shell; thus, it was named after her.

This stone began to be exported for jewelry making in the Southwest in 1976 before Coral became available.  Spiny Oyster Shell comes in 3 main colors: red, orange, and purple. Sometimes you can also find it in white and yellow, but this is more rare.

Spiny Oyster Shell is said to carry the gentle, peaceful healing energy of the sea. It relaxes and soothes emotions, sensitivities, and stress.

Head to our online store at www.bowlinonline.com to view more pieces that feature Spiny Oyster Shell.