Great pictures Peter. Quite a contrast from Moab.

This types of contrasts in climate and landscapes so close together, always amaze me.

I have an equipment show in Vegas this November. I'm already planning another trip to Death Valley. When I look at a map of that area... it's hard to believe that Sequoia National park is only about 75 miles away (straight line).

I am very jealous Peter.... Moab is one of my favorite vacation spots.

Mitchell and other members
If you are ever in the area, I would be delighted to show you around, by foot, bike or vehicle.
I am learning more each week and having a great time doing so.
It was my dream to retire here and so far, no regrets.
The dogs would prefer some cooler weather at their age, but the are inside in the A/C most of the time now

Peter

Quite a contrast in landscapes, especially the TREES! Looks great!

A short hike on Tuesday with a great alcove with lots of greenery. It would be great to see it again when there is water flowing too.
Some nice petroglyphs and in the last photo some slots in the rock that I found very unusual. I wonder how they were created

Happy 4th everyone

Peter

Peter,
Very Nice!
The marks that the water has left, in the 3rd to last photo are cool!
Tony

Awesome scenery Peter. Amazing what water and wind can do.

Has anyone explained what material the natives used to color and draw on the rocks that it has lasted so long?

Pap

Today a hike to Mill canyon area to view a recent (within several years) crack that has formed in the rock. We surmise it is due to some shifting in the earth, possibly seismic. The edges of the crack are sharp and unweathered and having lowered a weight on a 50 ft rope, it is greater than 50 ft deep.
I need to go back with several hundred yards of fishing line to see how deep it goes. You can see from some of the photos that the cliff face will drop into the canyon, but when is anyone's guess.
Also some cool petroglyphs.
Enjoy, I sure did.

Peter

the rest of the photos