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Category Archives: Hikes
Bryce Canyon, Utah – August 31, 2009 (A.M.)
Monday morning: By the way, what are Bryce Canyon and Zion National Parks? There’s a geological region called the Colorado Plateau, which takes up a big chunk of the “Four Corners” states: Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Arizona. This plateau … Continue reading
Bryce Canyon, Utah – August 30, 2009
Years ago, I had enjoyed a vacation to the Four Corners states, especially enjoying Arches and Canyonlands National Parks. Other tourists had told me that I should visit Bryce and Zion, and I always hoped to return. I finally decided … Continue reading
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
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