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Join Libby and Mary on their unforgettable trip to Colorado and Utah in May 2010. Explore Colorado National Monument with its unique rock formations and scenic views, marvel at the beauty of Arches National Park, and experience the rugged terrain of Canyonlands National Park. From towering mountains to colorful canyons, this journey is filled with awe-inspiring sights and adventures. Follow their exciting escapades as they capture the essence of the Southwest's natural wonders through their lens. Discover hidden gems and iconic landmarks as they traverse through snowy peaks and desert landscapes. Relive their experiences as they navigate through the breathtaking landscapes of the American West.
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Trip to Colorado & UtahMay 2010 Libby & Mary
I like this shot because it shows the strata in the rock well.
From the top of the picture – Rocky Mountains; Grand Junction; Colorado River; Colorado National Monument. Wow.
Coke Ovens Beats me. I don’t know why they named it that.
Desperate relaxation, after a day of business then driving. She had 15 Margaritas. (Kidding.)
Next day, on Rte. 128 in Utah, on our way to Moab. We rode along the Colorado River and through the beginning of the Grand Canyon. Spectacular.
Money shot-Fisher Towers (shadowy, mid-picture), La Sal Mountain Range in back drop.
On to Arches National Park. This is another “money shot”. They call it Park Avenue.
The colors in the sand included blue, green, red, and yellow. It doesn’t show up that well in this picture but it’s there, I swear.
On to Canyonlands National Park. This is a shot of Shafer Trail reserved ONLY for small 4-wheel-drive vehicles, like the Jeep you see at the bottom of the screen. The trail is more than 20 miles long and perilous. I AM DEFINITELY going back there. (Maybe not the Shafter Trail …)
From Island in the Sky. The view is obscured due to a dust storm.
We’re looking down from6,080 feet onto an elevation of 4,880 feet.
Last day, driving back over the Rockies and you can see the snow falling in the higher elevations.
Snow on the trees. I took this shot for Libby. The car was moving at about 80 mph so the picture may appear blurry …
Bare tootsies in the snow near the summit. I think we were at about 11,000 feet. It was 26 degrees outside. Brrrr.
At Tampa airport having arrived about 12 hours later than we were supposed to.