One of my favorite hikes while living in Arizona was Bear Mountain in Sedona, Arizona. It starts out in the high desert among the sandstone, red cliffs and juniper trees and eventually climbs up on top of the limestone up into the pine trees at the top. Every turn provides one incredible view after another of a location that is already scenic enough even from the main roads.… Keep reading...
Another from Havasupai in the archives. This one is of the more famous Havasu Falls, one of the most photographed waterfalls in the world. Havasu Creek pours over a 100 foot cliff into spectacular turquoise pools in the midst of a high desert canyon. The area now, however, looks nothing like this.… Keep reading...
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 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...
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...
One of my favorite places to visit in southeastern Utah is Dead Horse Point State Park just outside of both Canyonlands National Park and Moab. The views of the Colorado River winding into Canyonlands are unparalleled.… Keep reading...