Author Archives: Charlie
Colorado National Monument, Collegiate Peaks, & Great Sand Dunes, Colorado
August 3rd: I arrived at Colorado National Monument the evening before, not having time for much sightseeing. In the morning, I looked around a bit and took the following photos. Monument Canyon includes Independence Monument, a 450′ tower of soft … Continue reading
Natural Bridges, Canyonlands and Arches, Utah
July 31st: Leaving Mesa Verde, I continued my drive west, into Utah, where my first stop was at Natural Bridges National Monument. There are three natural bridges in the park, Kachina, Owachomo, and Sipapu. This is Sipapu Bridge: A view … Continue reading
Aztec Ruins, New Mexico and Mesa Verde, Colorado
For a few weeks in 1994, I took a trip out west, driving my 1986 Toyota Celica from Delray Beach, Florida to Utah and back. I intended to spend about a week with the Sierra Club, working on trail maintenance … Continue reading
Oak Mountain State Park, Shelby County, Alabama
[Scanned December 6, 2015 from 35mm negatives (Kodacolor II, 100 ISO). The colors have faded and aren’t great.] I lived in the metropolitan Birmingham, Alabama from 1982 to 1994, first in Hoover and later in Shelby County. I visited Oak … Continue reading