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Monthly Archives: March 2015
ZION NATIONAL PARK, Part 2—”All good things must end.”
Just as Watchman Peak is Zion’s iconic sunset landmark, the Towers of the Virgin are the park’s notable sunrise image. I had read that when the predawn light begins to illuminate the cluster of peaks something almost magical can happen. … Continue reading
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ZION NATIONAL PARK—A Climatic Conclusion
Today, we are back in Indiana. Our winter in the Southwest is now in the past; this collection of posts is nearly finished. In composing the blogs about this trip, I have used a lot of superlatives to describe the … Continue reading
Posted in Utah, Zion National Park
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VALLEY OF FIRE, Part 2—Beauty in the details
A reminder: To get the best view of these posts, click on the AirstreamTravelers link found under the post’s heading, which will send it to the actual link–it’ll be a much better layout! I owned three early mornings in the … Continue reading
Posted in Nevada, Valley of Fire State Park
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VALLEY OF FIRE—Nature Gone Wild
Before even arriving, I knew Valley of Fire had great potential—in spades. It is a photographer’s Mecca and much had been written about it. A one-of-a-kind place, a miracle in the desert, spectacular scenery, nature at her most creative. Like … Continue reading
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RED ROCK CANYON—A Crescendo of Color
As the sun came up over the Paint Pot Hills we were preparing to leave on a day’s adventure. Swinging around Las Vegas, about 20 minutes west of the Strip was an area that promised spectacular scenery. After lounging around … Continue reading
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LAKE MEAD—Big, Blue and Beautiful
Our desert days were over it seemed, as we turned our course to the east. Next on our list promised to offer more than dry, empty land. Soon we would have dry, empty land with water thrown in. Considerable water. … Continue reading
DEATH VALLEY, Part 3—Really??? A castle?
Standing apart from the more popular scenic sights of Death Valley, on the northern fringes of the park stands a structure incongruous to its surroundings, a place as fascinating in its history as in its style. An hour’s drive will … Continue reading
Posted in California, Death Valley N.P.
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DEATH VALLEY, Part 2—Exquisite Places in a Desolate Land
Dawn at Badwater Basin had been such a poignant experience for me, it was something Chris needed to see for himself. Fortunately he didn’t require strong-arm persuasion. Once more I was making that dark predawn drive, this time not alone. … Continue reading
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