Morning in the Backcountry
July 5, 2011
There is nothing quite like waking up in the backcountry. The air is still and the surroundings are quiet and I always wonder if this is how pioneers in the old west might have felt. This picture was taken in Chesler Park – a backcountry hike in Canyonlands National Park. We woke up on [...]
Druid Arch Panorama
May 22, 2011
Tucked down in the southernmost part of the Needles District in Canyonlands National Park is Druid Arch. It is accessible only by foot and is a 13 mile day hike from the nearest parking lot. So, needless to say, this one is off the beaten path. However, at the end you are rewarded with an [...]
Descending into the Joint Trail
April 17, 2011
At first glance, the Joint Trail seems like it is going to be a steep and treacherous journey through the Canyonlands backcountry. But once you get down the steep stairs, the trail turns into a beautiful, peaceful and cool walk – a nice getaway from the heat of a Utah desert day. Standing in between [...]
The Zion Narrows
February 28, 2010
As the winter drags on here in Colorado, I find my self plotting and scheming of ways to sneak to southern Utah for a long weekend. I am not sure if it is proven fact but it sure seems to me like spring comes to Grand Staircase about a month earlier than it does [...]
The Subway Waterfall
April 29, 2009
Once you actually get down into the canyon from the Kolob Terrace it seems like there is something new around every bend. This photo was near the end of the “Subway” section of the hike right near the pools. This is basically the last oasis before the final 3.5 miles back to the car. [...]
The Subway Pools
April 28, 2009
At this point in your Subway hike, wouldn’t it be nice to sit in a relaxing pool? Well, you can! It’s not a hot tub, but the cool water feels good just the same. This is the part of the trail that gives this backcountry hike its name. The tunnel-like structure makes you feel [...]
The Red Ledges of the Subway
April 26, 2009
The Subway hike in Zion National Park is one of the best backcountry hikes in the park. Not only is it a challenging hike but you get to try your hand at some basic canyoneering. Of course, this difficulty keeps the throngs of tourists away… well, that and a well-controlled permitting process. You can [...]
Monsoon Season in Zion
April 24, 2009
We were fortunate to be able to visit Zion National Park twice last year- once in the spring and once in the dog days of summer. It is funny how you will see different parts of the park and do different activities depending on the temperatures out side. In the spring we did more [...]
The Mouth of the Narrows
March 31, 2009
This is a view down river from the beginning of the famous narrows hike in Zion National Park. The trail actually begins at the Temple of Sinawava trail head and continues 4.6 miles up canyon. The first mile is paved and is known as the Riverside Walk trail. The trail follows along the banks [...]
Journey through the narrows.
March 26, 2009
My wife and I got up at 4:00am to catch the very first shuttle in to Zion National Park. Let me be the first to say I am not a morning person but it was worth it. We were the first ones on the trail and made it all the way to Big Spring [...]
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