Arches & Canyonlands
Oct/Nov 2002 – Well I accepted a job with
Washington Mutual, and within an hour I was heading south to Utah…Canyon
Country! Had to fit what was gonna be
a month long trip into a week. Oh
yes, it can be done. Began the trip
in Moab, UT and nearby Manti-LaSal National Forest & Arches National Park
(pics 1-5). Followed up a
day-and-a-half among the arches with a full day in Canyonlands National
Park. Nearly 17 miles of hiking among
spires (rock columns), wide-open prairies, slot canyons, & arches. My pictures can’t do the day justice
(that’s why there are only 2)!
(Click on
image for larger pic!)
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Drive up into the Manti-LaSal National Forest.
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Peaceful snow cover in the desert mountain passes.
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Delicate Arch
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Balancing Act in Park Avenue.
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Western Scrub Jay
(sharp contrast to the
surrounding browns & reds).
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Druid Arch – The Needles
District
(Canyonlands – Magnificent
display!)
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Sunset as I was leaving The
Needles
(Canyonlands)
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