RED CANYON
Standing at the side of the road, we admired the brilliance of the red rocks.
 

      RED CANYON
The different color of rocks only make the reds stand out more.

     BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK
A beautiful natural arch near the end of the road

     BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK
Low light coming in under the heavy clouds at sunset was spectacular on the formations of Bryce Canyon. 

 

    KODACHROME BASIN
The tiny Shakespear Arch is well worth the easy walk from the parking area.

      ZION NATIONAL PARK
It was late afternoon and the storm was just beginning to break up.  We stopped at one of the overlooks on the west side of the tunnel.  Note the waterfall that runs after a storm in the high country.

 

ZION NATIONAL PARK
On the east side of the park, sand dunes frozen in time are outstanding opportunities to photograph lines, shapes and patterns.

      ZION NATIONAL PARK
On the east side of the park, sand dunes frozen in time are outstanding opportunities to photograph lines, shapes and patterns.

 

    ZION NATIONAL PARK
We rode the bus along the Virgin River into a beautiful area of the park.  The mountains are so high and so close; you can enjoy looking at them through the skylights in the bus.

      ZION NATIONAL PARK
The mountains near the Narrows at the end of the bus ride.  It was difficult to know what to photograph or what to look at first … there was just so much to see.

 

     PIPE SPRING NATIONAL MONUMENT
Visitor Centers are a great place to begin an exploration of an area.

    CORAL PINK SANDS STATE PARK
It is possible to walk out to the fence to observe the buggy activity close up.

 

WILDLIFE REHABILITATOR AND EDUCATOR
Martin Tyner showing his Harris Hawk to the group.

      WILDLIFE REHABILITATOR AND EDUCATOR
Martin Tyner with his Golden Eagle, Bud.  Bud is an eagle that is used in his education programs.

   CEDAR CITY - SOUTHWEST WILDLIFE FOUNDATION
The petroglyphs are in outstanding in detail and preservation.  It is estimated that these petroglyphs are between 500 and 1000 years old.

      CEDAR CITY - SOUTHWEST WILDLIFE FOUNDATION
An impression of the paw of an ancient adult dinosaur is found in one of the boulders.

CEDAR CITY - SOUTHWEST WILDLIFE FOUNDATION
An impression of the paw of a baby dinosaur.

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