Return to Moab

Moab is one of my favorite places, and just a few driving hours from Vegas. I arrived in early afternoon and took a quick drive in to the Dead Horse State Park (never mind where the name originated).

The Colorado and Green Rivers have carved deeply into the sand stone on either side o the Island in the Sky portion of Canyonlands National Park, which adjoins Dead Horse.

Then I went to Mesa Arch

Mesa faces due East, and looks this in the afternoon:

Ah, but at dawn, the arch is transformed!!

Now, if the weather holds, there will be some awesome views--like this one off Grand View, at the southern tip of Island in the aky:

The Manti-La Salle mountains, in the far right background, are another target. Last year I suffered clouds, rain and snow. Really hurt the gorgeous Fall colors. Can't wait to get back over there!

Much more to come!