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@canyonbirds

Wandering the American Southwest on foot.

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No, this is US 89 between Kanab and Page.

10.03.2026 02:56 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Wait, I only get ONE canyon?๐Ÿ˜ฑ

09.03.2026 23:01 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

New shoes are excellent! They always seem so incredibly well-cushioned when you first get them out of the box.

09.03.2026 21:43 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Continuing my explorations along the East Kaibab Monocline. For scale, there's a car going by on the highway in the center of the photo. The best way to start Monday - don't read the news, just scroll straight to the Spelling Bee, drink your coffee, then get outside.
#BlueSky#Monday
#hiking

09.03.2026 16:46 ๐Ÿ‘ 136 ๐Ÿ” 10 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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This guy says, "Yo, it's Monday."
#BlueSkyMonday
#hiking
#Utah

09.03.2026 15:51 ๐Ÿ‘ 9 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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I've walked past - and photographed - this alcove many times, but I don't recall if I've taken a shot with the shadows just so.
#OrangeSun
#Stunday
#hiking

08.03.2026 14:56 ๐Ÿ‘ 210 ๐Ÿ” 16 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I have to chuckle every time I think about the "Are You from Notom" sign.

07.03.2026 23:07 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Tourists visiting the area tend to flock to the well-known spots (Antelope Canyon, The Wave, etc.) but with a decent pair of trail runners and some navigation skills, there are wonders to be found everywhere.
#BlueSkyArtShow
#Flowing

07.03.2026 15:20 ๐Ÿ‘ 63 ๐Ÿ” 4 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Of all the places you wouldn't expect a homicidal maniac from Iowa to show up, the Torrey area would be in the top ten. What a senseless horror.

06.03.2026 17:10 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Here they were abundant a couple of weeks ago.

06.03.2026 15:23 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The fungus among us. iNaturalist tells me this is Chlamydopus meyenianus. It's growing in pure sand.
#BlueSkyArtShow
#Round
#hiking
๐ŸŒฟ

06.03.2026 15:06 ๐Ÿ‘ 39 ๐Ÿ” 5 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
An outcrop of red, orange, and white layered sandstone.

An outcrop of red, orange, and white layered sandstone.

Yesterday morning, straight out of the phone with no edits. #RedWed

04.03.2026 13:31 ๐Ÿ‘ 78 ๐Ÿ” 3 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

You'd have to shimmy under it.

03.03.2026 19:24 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Hope you can get some rest and feel better soon!๐ŸŒท

03.03.2026 15:01 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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This is obviously "Anteater Arch."
#RockinTuesday
#hiking

03.03.2026 14:41 ๐Ÿ‘ 211 ๐Ÿ” 12 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 10 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

The only thing that worries me is that it's unlikely to be fatal.

03.03.2026 02:47 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

From what I can tell, everybody goes to Cedar for shopping, though I will say from personal experience that the local clinic's pharmacy is fine. I hope it - and other rural health centers - can survive trump.

02.03.2026 23:12 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I gnash my teeth every time I read that.๐Ÿคฌ

02.03.2026 16:55 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I'm with Linus on that.

02.03.2026 16:32 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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For #MountainMonday, a view of Powell Point from Canaan Peak near Escalante, UT. Peace and love, y'all.
#BlueSkyMonday
#hiking
#Utah

02.03.2026 14:55 ๐Ÿ‘ 298 ๐Ÿ” 26 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Here's a moment of quiet in canyon country.
#OrangeSun
#Stunday
#scapes

01.03.2026 15:16 ๐Ÿ‘ 57 ๐Ÿ” 5 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Good morning, Blueskyers. This is a lovely canyon not far from the house which repeatedly slots up then opens up on its way down from the top of the Vermilion Cliffs. I hope this scene brings you a moment of peace.โ˜ฎ๏ธ
#ShotsInSlots
#hiking
#Arizona

28.02.2026 15:56 ๐Ÿ‘ 176 ๐Ÿ” 10 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Beautiful, subtle colors.

28.02.2026 15:51 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Yep...

28.02.2026 01:14 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Mmm...delicious!

27.02.2026 22:15 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I'm finally making some headway towards recovery. Subclade K flu is a doozy. Thank you for asking! I hope you're doing well!

27.02.2026 22:07 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

So tired of your sanewashing, PBS. Do some actual journalism sometime.

26.02.2026 00:05 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I'm supposed to be working on my taxes, too, but I have a good excuse: the flu.๐Ÿซฉ

25.02.2026 22:41 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

It sounds as though she was facing domestic violence. Why judge when we don't know the details?

25.02.2026 20:55 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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"I would never apologize for photographing rocks."
- Ansel Adams
#RockinTue
#hiking
#Arizona

24.02.2026 14:58 ๐Ÿ‘ 212 ๐Ÿ” 16 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 8 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0