Author Archives: Merilee

Kodachrome Basin

Kodachrome Basin was an amazing sight today with dark clouds and snow in the air. The park has over 700 tall “stone pipes” to view.  We did not drive the dirt section of Cottonwood Canyon Rd due to it being impassable … Continue reading

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Bryce Canyon

  Bryce Canyon NP is truly amazing with a palette of colors, shapes, hoodoos, spires, arches, deep caverns, castles and pinnacles.  Will explore more of the national park in the coming days. The Paiute Indian legend says an angry coyote … Continue reading

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Towers of Stone

  Zion National Park was an awesome surprise around every turn and through every tunnel.  The towers of stone in the canyon are immense and beautiful with many textures, shapes and colors.  This pic is of the mountain tunnel that is 1.1 miles thru … Continue reading

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Experiencing the Grand Canyon

We  enjoyed a tour on Desert View Drive and Hermit Road.  The overlooks were just jaw dropping.  The color palette was beautiful.  It is amazing what time and water can do to rocks.  Words just cannot express the grandeur of the … Continue reading

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Soldier Pass and Broken Arrow

  Brad had a great time driving the jeep over Soldier Pass and Broken Arrow in Sedona.  They are both “difficult” trails with a very windy, steep narrow road and lots of rocks and step ledges.  This pic does not do the … Continue reading

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Exploring the back country of Sedona

   Brad navigates on an off road trip into the mountains around Sedona.  A truly beautiful day and lots of rocks in the dirt road to shake us up.  Oh yes, I washed the dirty jeep yesterday.  Sorry David.

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