For years I’d seen photos of Antelope Canyon in art shows and was astounded by the color and texture of the rock, the way the light made smooth walls glow within the deep slot canyon. I’ve always wanted to go…
Kate’s Antelope Canyon Photos
Kate went on a separate tour of the canyon and got these great shots with my old Nikon. [Show slideshow]
Antelope Canyon Photos
A photographer’s fantasyland: [Show slideshow] 123►
Arches National Park, Utah
I’ve seen photos of Arches National Park, and it was one I definitely wanted to hit while we were in Utah. It’s known for its unusual rock formations, including precariously balanced rocks and naturally formed arches and windows. Most visitors…
Arches Photos
A wonderful park full of natural rock formations. [Show slideshow] 12►
Capitol Reef National Park
Our next destination from Bryce was Arches National Park. We could take Highway 89 up to Interstate 70, or we could go the scenic route, over mountains, and drive through Capital Reef National Park. Naturally, we chose the scenic route.…
Capitol Reef Photos
A beautiful drive to and through this no-fee national park. [Show slideshow] 12►
Bryce Canyon
Bryce Canyon is a high elevation park (over 9,000 feet in some places), so it’s always much colder than Zion. Still we were surprised to learn that snow was predicted. So strange after dressing in shorts and sandals for the…
Bryce Canyon Photos
A snowy visit to the high-altitude park in Utah. [Show slideshow] 1234►
Red Canyon, Utah
Red Canyon is a beautiful little park in the Dixie National Forest between Zion and Bryce Canyon. Oxidized iron in the soil turns the cliffs, rocks, and soil a deep, bright orange. Erosion on the soft sedimentary rock creates fascinating…
Red Canyon Photos
A beautiful, quiet stop between Zion and Bryce Canyon. [Show slideshow] 12►
Zion National Park
Of all the national parks I’ve seen, Zion is my absolute favorite. Kate and I were there in 2008, on a cross-country road trip in our teardrop trailer (see www.teardrop-trails.com/cross-country-trip.html). That was mid-September and the temps were in the upper…