Wild Places in the Southwest USA

Thank you Gabby! I hope you have a great week and holiday.

Happy #BlueskyMonday. These sandstone bedding planes remind me of a racetrack so here is a quote to start the week: “Remember, smooth roads never make good drivers. Embrace the rough patches of life."- unknown #Nature #Landscape #NavajoSandstone #MinimalMonday #hiking #backpacking #photography

Happy #BlueskyMonday. These sandstone bedding planes remind me of a racetrack so here is a quote to start the week:

“Remember, smooth roads never make good drivers. Embrace the rough patches of life."- unknown

#Nature #Landscape #NavajoSandstone #MinimalMonday #hiking #backpacking #photography

Ahh, this photo brings me joy 😊

Such a powerful statement that I totally agree with. Thanks Gabby

Happy Sunday! I love finding unknown canyons in rarely visited places. So many gems when you spend the time and effort to get out and look around. #Stunday #nature #utah #ColoraDay #OrangeSun #hiking #ProtectOurPublicLands #backpacking #photobyraykenny #ShotsInSlots #wildplaces #offtrail

Happy Sunday! I love finding unknown canyons in rarely visited places. So many gems when you spend the time and effort to get out and look around.

#Stunday #nature #utah #ColoraDay #OrangeSun #hiking #ProtectOurPublicLands #backpacking #photobyraykenny #ShotsInSlots #wildplaces #offtrail

Looks like an exciting adventure! Slots are always fun to find 😊

For #BlueSkyArtShow #small This was a tiny projectile point we found in the #GrandCanyon, likely several 1000 years old. It was so tiny, we wondered what is was used for? Birds? Lizards? Found in the #GrandCanyon while #hiking the #Hayduke Trail in 2018. #NationalParks #Parkchat #Backpacking

For #BlueSkyArtShow #small

This was a tiny projectile point we found in the #GrandCanyon, likely several 1000 years old. It was so tiny, we wondered what is was used for? Birds? Lizards?

Found in the #GrandCanyon while #hiking the #Hayduke Trail in 2018.

#NationalParks #Parkchat #Backpacking

Excellent find!

So much fun to find these and feel the connection to our past. That would make my day too 😍

A gathering place for life and beauty. #WaterWednesday #nature #ProtectOurPublicLands #landscape #photography #reflection #hiking #backpacking #utah #desert #water #EastCoastKin

A gathering place for life and beauty.

#WaterWednesday #nature #ProtectOurPublicLands #landscape #photography #reflection #hiking #backpacking #utah #desert #water #EastCoastKin

This tree had so much character; bowing and pointing to the Navajo Sandstone Buttes behind it. #TreeTrunkTuesday #RockinTuesday #ColorADay #BlueTue #AlphabetChallenge #WeekUForUnloved #landscape #ProtectOurPublicLands #Utah #backpacking #hiking

This tree had so much character; bowing and pointing to the Navajo Sandstone Buttes behind it.

#TreeTrunkTuesday #RockinTuesday #ColorADay #BlueTue #AlphabetChallenge #WeekUForUnloved #landscape #ProtectOurPublicLands #Utah #backpacking #hiking

Happy #BlueSkyMonday!

Thank you for this

I was just there visiting a friend. I was impressed by San Antonio. The river walk really makes the town.

Thank you Dom!

Thank you Alina! It was magical to be in that place at that day and time.

For Sunday #Stunday “Bookends in amber stone Frame my path towards golden domes I lightly step and pause my breath Bowing in reverence to my home” #OrangeSun #EastCoastKin #photography #poetry #coloraday #Nature #ProtectOurPublicLands #utah #backpacking #hiking

For Sunday #Stunday

“Bookends in amber stone
Frame my path towards golden domes
I lightly step and pause my breath
Bowing in reverence to my home”

#OrangeSun #EastCoastKin #photography #poetry #coloraday #Nature #ProtectOurPublicLands #utah #backpacking #hiking

Very true. Thanks Kevin.

Thank you! 😊 It was definitely part of the story. The tent pole broke on the first night from high winds. We fixed it using duct tape and sticks and persevered using it for 16 nights. The trip ended up being one of my all time favorites.

For #BlueSkyArtShow #Bright. This was on the last day of our 17-day backpack trip in southern Utah. It would have been a great shot. Unfortunately, our tent had 1 broken pole, another cracked, and 2 broken zippers. The tent looks pretty pathetic in this photo!!

For #BlueSkyArtShow #Bright.

This was on the last day of our 17-day backpack trip in southern Utah. It would have been a great shot. Unfortunately, our tent had 1 broken pole, another cracked, and 2 broken zippers. The tent looks pretty pathetic in this photo!!

Rae Lakes Loop - Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks (U.S. National Park Service)

You have to backpack to it (unless you are an ultrarunner!). Here is a link for more info www.nps.gov/seki/planyou...

😂 you better go eat breakfast 😂

Thank you Gabby! You too! Give a few pets to Fez for me 🥰

For #BlueSkyArtShow #bright Waking up to a beautiful morning in the desert #EastCoastKin #Sunrise #Photography #photography #Utah #ProtectOurPublicLands #Nature #Wildplaces #hiking #backpacking #GSENM

For #BlueSkyArtShow #bright

Waking up to a beautiful morning in the desert

#EastCoastKin #Sunrise #Photography #Utah #ProtectOurPublicLands #Nature #Wildplaces #hiking #backpacking #GSENM

For #FishyFriday. Anyone else see a fish face? #landscape #rockscape #eastcoastkin #NavajoSandstone #ProtectOurPublicLands #nature #wildplaces #hiking #backapcking #photography

For #FishyFriday. Anyone else see a fish face?

#landscape #rockscape #eastcoastkin #NavajoSandstone #ProtectOurPublicLands #nature #wildplaces #hiking #backapcking #photography

Happy #BlueskyMonday!! Hope your week is full of blue skies 😊 #Nature #sandstone #NavajoSandstone #hiking #backpacking

Happy #BlueskyMonday!! Hope your week is full of blue skies 😊

#Nature #sandstone #NavajoSandstone #hiking #backpacking

Stunning landscapes there

Thanks Alina! I love seeing your photos too! 😊

Thanks Gabby 😊

The reflection in the potholes is so pure in this canyon, it almost looks like a natural arch or bridge. #Stunday #shotsinslots #ProtectOurPublicLands #Nature #wildplaces #Utah #photography #landscape #hiking #backpacking #GlenCanyon

The reflection in the potholes is so pure in this canyon, it almost looks like a natural arch or bridge.

#Stunday #shotsinslots #ProtectOurPublicLands #Nature #wildplaces #Utah #photography #landscape #hiking #backpacking #GlenCanyon