Comet Leonard Above Green River

Hiking and Camping in Moab over Christmas

Comet Leonard blending into a starry night sky above the Green River Overlook. Canyonlands National Park, Utah

The wind was still howling pre-sunrise. The sparsely occupied campground in Dead Horse Point State Park was still quiet, gusts aside. I woke up well rested after the previous night’s ordeal, eager to get on a nearby trail.… Keep reading...

Evaporation Ponds Beyond Sandstone Ridges

Trouble Sleeping at Dead Horse Point State Park

Evaporation ponds from the nearby potash mine resting below sandstone ridges and canyonds. Dead Horse Point State Park, Utah

This past Christmas break, I made a nice little escape to the Moab, Utah area for some hiking and photography. With an 8 hour drive ahead of me, I left town as early as I could, racing down to have camp setup before sunset.… Keep reading...

Moonlit Sky Shining Above Colorado River

Night Sky Over Dead Horse Point State Park

A moonlit sky of the brightest stars shining above the Colorado River. Dead Horse Point State Park, Utah

I’m having a few issues with my Lightroom catalog so for now I’m digging back into the archives and I’ll have some new stuff hopefully coming very soon as well as what I’ve learned from my experiences.… Keep reading...

Colorado River Below Canyons

Camping at Dead Horse Point State Park and Trip Update

The Colorado River winding its way into Canyonlands National Park. Dead Horse Point State Park, Utah

First of all, this one is not from this current trip, but a past trip to the Moab, Utah area at one of my favorite relatively unknown locations, Dead Horse Point State Park. With Arches and Canyonlands National Parks right next door, it’s often easy to overlook a state park.… Keep reading...