Sandstone Waves in Antelope Canyon

Lower Antelope Canyon Abstract

Sandstone Waves in Antelope Canyon

With my camera still out, I’m still digging through the archives searching for photos that I for some reason really like, but don’t have up on this blog yet. So here’s one from Lower Antelope Canyon just outside of Page, Arizona up in the northern part of the state. Antelope Canyon is a slot canyon that creates a world like you’ve never seen before.… Keep reading...

Mooney Falls

Mooney Falls on the Havasupai Reservation

Mooney Falls

Mooney Falls is a 200-foot tall waterfall just one mile downstream from the more popular Havasu Falls. Both are located on the Havasupai Reservation in the Grand Canyon and sees heavy traffic due to the fact it’s a very desert atmosphere complete with massive red cliffs, prickly-pear cactus, cottonwood trees and plenty of sand.… Keep reading...

Snow Surrounding West Fork of Oak Creek

Icicles Above the West Fork of Oak Creek

Snow Surrounding West Fork of Oak Creek
Snow and icicles surrounding the West Fork of Oak Creek along the West Fork Trail. Coconino National Forest, Arizona

It’s a rare site to see the West Fork Trail, north of Sedona, Arizona in Oak Creek Canyon, converted to such a winter wonderland.  A thick snow as shown happens only a few times a year at most.… Keep reading...

Sunrise Light on Ridge Crests

First Light in the Grand Canyon Panorama

Sunrise Light on Ridge Crests
Sunrise light hitting a handful of ridge crests below storm clouds. Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona

Finding a secluded spot somewhere on the Rim Trail of the South Rim is the best way to watch the sun rise on the Grand Canyon. Most people are still sound asleep, much less walking along the rim, leaving you to enjoy one of the most amazing moments in the day all to yourself.… Keep reading...

Colorado River Winding Below Desert View

Grand Canyon Sunset from the Desert View Point

Colorado River Winding Below Desert View
The Colorado River winding below the massive cliffs of the Grand Canyon below the Desert View Overlook. Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona

Probably the best place I’ve seen sunset at the Grand Canyon (so far) was from the Desert View Point on the eastern side of the South Rim. There are great views of the Grand Canyon to the west, the North Rim to the north and Marble Canyon and the Painted Desert to the east.… Keep reading...