Author Archives: Merilee

spring in the mojave desert

Saint George, Utah April 17, 2011 Mojave Desert and Joshua Tree Road is a designated scenic back country byway in the southwestern corner of Utah.  The road winds through semiarid mountains in the region where the Mojave Desert, Great Basin … Continue reading

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Arches

April 13,2011 Moab, Utah Spring in Moab, Utah is a joy.  We have enjoyed the weather and the gorgeous red rock country.  Our annual visit to Arches National Park was as jaw dropping as always.  The first image is of … Continue reading

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Fins & Things

Moab, Utah March 26, 2011 Fins & Things is a 3.5 rated trail in the Sands Flat area of Moab, Utah.  The trail is 9.4 miles of pure fun.  Riding up and down the steep slick rock is a blast.  … Continue reading

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Mingus Mountain

Cottonwood, Arizona March 18, 2011 The Mingus Mountain trail leaves from Cottonwood and climbs up to and around Mingus Mountain in a very scenic jeep drive.  The panoramic views of Verde Valley and Cottonwood are magnificent as we wind our … Continue reading

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the outlaw trail

March 14, 2011 Sedona, Arizona Our jeep adventure lead us on the Outlaw Trail today in the Red Canyon Valley of Sedona in the Coconino National Forest.  The trail was very scenic with great view of the red rock cliffs.  … Continue reading

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spring in sedona

March 6,2011 Sedona, Arizona After last weeks snow storm in Sedona, we decided to drive up Schnebly Hill Road to see if we could find any snow.  Yes, we did!  The usually dry as a bone streams were running from … Continue reading

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