My next stop was Moab, UT where I was going to deliver a box of DVDs to the parents of a friend. Old favorites such as Arches and Canyonlands were also on my agenda as were new recommendations such as Dead Horse Point. Little did I know that an interesting-looking shortcut would drop me into the Colorado Riverway Recreation Area, another wonder of red rock and water.
To a great extent I’m going to let pictures convey the grandeur of the area. However, before I set you free on my albums I want to make two points. First, the rock really and truly is a beautiful shade of red. Second, the combination of blue sky, red rock, and green plants combine to make magic. The Colorado River is what makes this possible in Utah’s arid plateau.
I could spend a month in this region and not begin to do it justice.
Guess I’ll just have to keep returning!
Enough! Let’s see some pictures!
Colorado Riverway National Recreational Area
This place overwhelms, especially when you stumble upon it as I did. My mission to Moab put my in the neighborhood, luck put me on this road, and a beautiful day brought it all to life!
Arches National Park
Its name is appropriate. There are more arch formations in this park than in any other National Park I can remember. However, there’s much more to see especially its impressive monoliths.
Canyonlands National Park
Entering from the north you’re above the canyon looking down while entering from the south you’re on the canyon floor looking up. So different. So impressive. So worth visiting.
Dead Horse Canyon State Park
My only expectations were to expect to be positively impressed … and I was! Who knew that this place even existed let alone that it would be impressive. Just north of Canyonlands.
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