Hello, everyone. Another of my nature photography images titled “Delicate Arch & La Sal Mountains” has been published at Gobblers by Masticadores. Much gratitude to editor Manuela Timofte for sharing this image. I appreciate all you do, Manuela. You can view the image and its accompanying commentary here: Also, don’t forget to follow and subscribe to Gobblers by Masticadores, where you’ll … Continue reading “Delicate Arch & La Sal Mountains” published at Gobblers by Mas...| Silent Pariah
“Arizona is a state of extraordinary contrasts, where every turn of the road brings into view something grand, mysterious, or lovely.” These words, penned by Zane Grey, arguably the most prolific author of the western genre, capture the essence of this place where the landscape seems to shift with every mile; the everchanging crimson hues and...| The Science Survey
Trip Data Dates: Thu, Oct 21, 2021 to Sun, Oct 24, 2021 Route: Lipan Point > Grandview Point Weather: Sunny, with partly cloudy afternoons. Highs in the 60s and 70s, lows in the 30s and 40s. Distance Hiked: 33 miles Time: 4 days Map Background In June of 2021, Max attained permits for an October descent into the Grand […] The post Trip Report: The Escalante Route of the Grand Canyon appeared first on Back o' Beyond.| Back o' Beyond
Overview In anticipation of our arrival to the Western Slope this summer, I started doing research on climbs and hikes in the area. Monument Canyon got onto my radar when I found out about Independence Monument, a desert tower that was first ascended by John Otto in 1911. He did it in cowboy boots! The tower is located at the meeting place of two canyons, Monument and Wedding. When I first got to town, I hit up Randy Langstraat, a Grand Junction local who happens to write one of my favorite d...| Back o' Beyond
Schließlich sitze ich am Rand des Canyons. Unter meinen Wanderstiefeln reicht die Erdgeschichte bis zu fast zwei Milliarden Jahre zurück. Die urältesten schwärzlichen Gesteine ganz am Boden der Schluchten sehe ich nicht, nur die bräunlich-rötlich-violett …| Meertext