Discovering Utah Galleries

Arches National Park (Spring 2003 & 2005, Fall 2007) : Arches National Park contains the world's largest concentration of natural stone arches. Dave's favorite hike is the guided walk into the Fiery Furnace (a labyrinth of sandstone canyons) http://www.nps.gov/arch/

Arches National Park (Spring 2003 & 2005, Fall 2007)

Arches National Park contains the world's largest concentration of nat ...

Updated: Jan 24, 2008 4:41pm PST

Canyonlands N.P (Needles District), Spring 2003 & 2005, Fall 2007 : The Needles District forms the southeast comer of Canyonlands, and it is the most popular backpacking destination in the park. The dominant formations are the needles which are massive colorful sandstone spires. It is one of my favorite park in Utah (not crowded and very beautiful) For more info:http://www.utahparks.com/national/canyonlands/needles.html ** These photos not to be reproduced without express written consent from the photographer. Thank you! Merci!! **

Canyonlands N.P (Needles District), Spring 2003 & 2005, Fall 2007

The Needles District forms the southeast comer of Canyonlands, and it ...

Updated: Jan 24, 2008 4:58pm PST

Canyonlands NP (Island in the Sky District) Fall 2007 : The Island is the easiest district to visit in a short period of time, offering many pullouts with spectacular views along the paved scenic drive. For more info: http://www.nps.gov/cany/planyourvisit/islandinthesky.htm

Canyonlands NP (Island in the Sky District) Fall 2007

The Island is the easiest district to visit in a short period of time, ...

Updated: Jan 24, 2008 5:22pm PST

Valley of the Gods (Nov 2007) : We rode our mountain bike on the 17 mile dirt road that winds amongst some eerie formations in the Valley of the Gods. It was fun! http://www.americansouthwest.net/utah/mexican_hat/valley_of_the_gods.html A detour to the Goosenecks State Park is worthwhile. http://www.utah.com/stateparks/goosenecks.htm ** These photos not to be reproduced without express written consent from the photographer. Thank you!**

Valley of the Gods (Nov 2007)

We rode our mountain bike on the 17 mile dirt road that winds amongst ...

Updated: Jan 30, 2008 1:22pm PST

Hovenweep National Monument (Fall 2007) : The name Hovenweep is Paiute/Ute meaning "deserted valley." Hovenweep National Monument contains six separate prehistoric ruined villages dating from the Pueblo period of the mid thirteenth century. For more info: http://www.americansouthwest.net/utah/hovenweep/national_monument.html

Hovenweep National Monument (Fall 2007)

The name Hovenweep is Paiute/Ute meaning "deserted valley." Hovenweep ...

Updated: Jan 24, 2008 5:39pm PST

Capitol Reef National Park (Spring 2003 & 2005, Fall 2007) : Most of Capitol Reef is an inviting wilderness of sandstone formations. http://www.nps.gov/care/ Our favorite hike is the Frying Pan trail. First, you have a steep climb to Cassidy Arch and then you have great views for the rest of the hike. ** These photos not to be reproduced without express written consent from the photographer.** Thanks!! Merci!!

Capitol Reef National Park (Spring 2003 & 2005, Fall 2007)

Most of Capitol Reef is an inviting wilderness of sandstone formations ...

Updated: Jan 24, 2008 4:10pm PST

Zion National Park (2003 & 2005) : Zion National Park is a showcase of geology and hiking in that national park is either easy or strenuous. The Narrows of Zion Canyon is one of the most popular hike. www.nps.gov/zion/ For more info: http://www.travelwest.net/parks/zion/ ** These photos not to be reproduced without express written consent from the photographer. Thanks!**

Zion National Park (2003 & 2005)

Zion National Park is a showcase of geology and hiking in that nationa ...

Updated: Dec 26, 2006 7:44pm PST

Red Canyon (Spring 2005) : Red Canyon is located along Scenic Byway 12, just 9 miles from Bryce Canyon. There is a nice bike path along the road. http://www.utah.com/nationalsites/redcanyon.htm

Red Canyon (Spring 2005)

Red Canyon is located along Scenic Byway 12, just 9 miles from Bryce C ...

Updated: Dec 20, 2006 10:02pm PST

Bryce Canyon National Park (Spring 2003 & 2005) : Bryce Canyon is probably my favorite National Park in Utah because of the fantastic shapes and colors of the hoodoos which change under different lighting conditions. For more info on Bryce Canyon National Park: http://www.nps.gov/brca/ ** These photos not to be reproduced without express written consent from the photographer. Thanks! Merci! **

Bryce Canyon National Park (Spring 2003 & 2005)

Bryce Canyon is probably my favorite National Park in Utah because of ...

Updated: Dec 20, 2006 9:42pm PST

Grand Staircase-Escalante NM (Spring 2003 & 2005) : The Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument (administered by the BLM)covers 1.7 million mostly roadless acres. The principal attractions within the monument are based around tributaries of the two major river systems - the Paria and the Escalante. From the Hole-in-the-Rock road, we loved exploring Peekaboo Slot Canyon and Spooky Slot Canyon. On the Burr Trail, we did a nice hike and a fun bike ride. www.americansouthwest.net/utah/grand_staircase_escalante/burr_trail.html On the Paria River, we hiked in the Buckskin Gulch which is the longest and deepest slot canyon in the Southwest. http://www.americansouthwest.net/slot_canyons/buckskin_gulch/canyon.html For more info on the National Monument: www.ut.blm.gov/monument ** These photos not to be reproduced without express written consent from the photographer. Thanks!**

Grand Staircase-Escalante NM (Spring 2003 & 2005)

The Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument (administered by the B ...

Updated: Dec 26, 2006 8:57pm PST

Kodachrome Basin State Park (Spring 2003 & 2005) : Kodachrome Basin is a spectacular, small state park east of Bryce Canyon National Park. It is completely surrounded by Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. For more info: http://www.utah.com/stateparks/kodachrome.htm

Kodachrome Basin State Park (Spring 2003 & 2005)

Kodachrome Basin is a spectacular, small state park east of Bryce Cany ...

Updated: Dec 26, 2006 9:04pm PST

Goblin Valley State Park (Spring 2005) : Goblin Valley State Park is very unique. I really like the funky formations. http://www.americansouthwest.net/utah/goblin_valley/state_park.html ** These photos not to be reproduced without express written consent from the photographer. Thanks! **

Goblin Valley State Park (Spring 2005)

Goblin Valley State Park is very unique. I really like the funky forma ...

Updated: Dec 26, 2006 9:56pm PST

Natural Bridges N.M (Spring 2003) : Bridges National Monument covers a relatively small area in southeast Utah. It is rather remote and not close to other parks and so is not heavily visited. Natural Bridges are formed by running water. A 9 mile one-way loop road has several overlooks of the three bridges, currently known as Sipapu, Kachina and Owachomu after their names were changed to reflect the Hopi Indian history of the area. The last of these three is probably the most spectacular, and also the easiest to hike to. For more info: http://www.nps.gov/nabr/ Grand Circle Tour: http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/rossuk/cg-parks.htm ** These photos not to be reproduced without express written consent from the photographer. Thank you!**

Natural Bridges N.M (Spring 2003)

Bridges National Monument covers a relatively small area in southeast ...

Updated: Dec 19, 2006 9:56pm PST

Rafting on the San Juan River (Spring 2003) : In May 2003, 4 of us did a rafting trip on the San Juan River from Mexican Hat to Clay Hills Crossing. Because the river drops a gentle eight feet per mile and the water was low, there were few rapids. However, sand waves, a relatively rare phenomenon, were quite fun: they can suddenly build in the middle of a section of flat water, and then disappear just as quickly. ** These photos not to be reproduced without express written consent from the photographer. Thank you!**

Rafting on the San Juan River (Spring 2003)

In May 2003, 4 of us did a rafting trip on the San Juan River from Mex ...

Updated: Dec 19, 2006 9:41pm PST