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Author Archives: Merilee
Tsi-Bii-Ndzisfail
Monument Valley, Utah November 1, 2012 In the Navajo Tribal Park the name for Monument Valley is Tsi-Bii-Ndzisfail which means “the valley within the rocks.” The Navajo Nation covers 1/3 of the 130,000 square mile Colorado Plateau in Utah and … Continue reading
Island in the Sky
Moab, Utah Canyonlands National Park October 21, 2012 The Island in the Sky mesa rests on sheer sandstone cliffs over 1,000 feet above the surrounding terrain. Every overlook offers a different perspective on Canyonlands’ spectacular landscape. Our early visit one … Continue reading
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fins n things
Moab, Utah October 11, 2012 We enjoyed a lovely fall morning in Sand Flats on the Fins n Things trail. The 9.4 mile difficult trail was filled with roller coaster rides on slickrock fins and sandy curved paths. It was … Continue reading
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Owl Creek Pass
Ouray, Colorado September 24, 2012 We took a jeep ride up to Owl Creek Pass and stopped in the aspen-lined field where they filmed the final shoot-out in the movie “True Grit”. Remember the scene where John Wayne leads the … Continue reading
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Red Mountain Mining District
Ouray, Colorado September 18,2012 Back in 1879, there were no more than 6 towns between Ouray and Silverton, Colorado. The towns of Chattanooga, Red Mountain City, Guston, Hudson Town, Rogerville and Ironton were born during the mining boom. It was … Continue reading
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Fall along the Million Dollar Highway
Ouray, Colorado September 15, 2012 The drive from Ouray to Silverton Colorado is always a jaw-dropper along the “Million Dollar Highway.” We were treated to an exceptional ride this morning as the fall foliage is “early” this year. The aspens … Continue reading
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