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Southwest ’09: part 4

Capitol Reef National Park Highlight were the petroglyphs, left by the Fremont tribe. Though the antlers and other accessories were explained to be ceremonial headdresses, they make the “people” in the petroglyphs look very alien… Who knows – …

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Southwest ’09: part 3

Desert Lonely drive through Goblin Valley desert, 10 miles in the wrong direction. Listening to Dylan: “Beyond here lies nothin’ – nothing we could call our home…”    Little Wild Horse Canyon Narrow slot canyon, filled with lizards …

30 photographs

Travelog

Southwest ’09: part 2

Shakespeare Arch The arch itself was unimpressive, but the desert around it was amazing. Out on the horizon you could see smoke from a forest fire. Scattered around was rare vegetation supporting life in the inhospitable environment. Grosvenor …

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Travelog

Southwest ’09: part 1

Zion National Park Beautiful hike through Zion National Park. Chipmunks were jumping from under the feet. Another short hike at sunrise – watching the shadow crawl off the valley. Lick Wash Canyon A canyon carved in Sandstone. Filled …

44 photographs