Monday, October 17, 2005
Canyons, Canyons Every Where
Our destination today is the town of Moab in the south eastern corner of Utah. This area is famous for it’s canyons and rock formations most of which can be found in several national and state parks or just along side the road. The drive from Springville UT, was pretty amazing as we went through a mountainous section that was right out of the old westerns — I kept looking up at the ridges waiting for the gang of “bad guys” to appear. One place we stopped was the location of a daring payroll robbery by Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid on April 21, 1897 – they got $8,000 in gold and silver.
After we settled at the campground (we have full services and internet access), Ed and I drove around. I don’t know if it’s just because we haven’t seen canyons like this in our travels so far but the scenery here is spectacular. The rock is very red and the formations are amazing.
Interstate highway in Utah
a castle outcroping in Utah
The colorado river at Moab
an arch in the Entrada sandstone along the edge of the Colorado river
about 20 miles north of Moab on the Colorado river the valley increases in size
"Castle Rock" near the Colorado river
After we settled at the campground (we have full services and internet access), Ed and I drove around. I don’t know if it’s just because we haven’t seen canyons like this in our travels so far but the scenery here is spectacular. The rock is very red and the formations are amazing.
Interstate highway in Utah
a castle outcroping in Utah
The colorado river at Moab
an arch in the Entrada sandstone along the edge of the Colorado river
about 20 miles north of Moab on the Colorado river the valley increases in size
"Castle Rock" near the Colorado river
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