Utah is the land of the canyons. Well, Canyonlands National Park is located in Utah at least.
It's split up into three separate parts, each inaccessible from the other. Island in the Sky is the section closest to Moab, Utah and where all these photos are from.
It's a mesa that towers over the rest of the park, hence the name.
From its lofty reaches you can look out on the Green and Colorado Rivers, along with a canyon or two.
It's a bit on the dry side, although it rained on me while I was there.
You need a 4x4 vehicle to get down in the canyons, and preferably a buddy with one too.
Some of the faint lines down in the canyons are the roads trails.
Much as I wanted to try, I was pretty sure my Ford Focus would die.
So I just kept to that Island in the Sky.
Maybe next time...
This has been instantly added to the list of places I have to visit before I go. I find so much beauty in the solitude of these landscapes! Lovely shots as always. Your work is impeccable and I kind of envy the sights you've gotten to enjoy. Will be sure to catch up sooner or later!
I hope you're well. Stay safe and see you around!
For sure, it's such an amazing place, so much beauty and solitude to be had there. Thank you! Hope you get to enjoy it yourself sooner rather than later.
Not doing bad, about to go on an adventure tomorrow. How about yourself?
*PS If that sort of landscape interests you, you might want to check out Desert Solitaire, it's out of that same area.
All good over here. Just got home from a pleasant hike. Thank you for asking. I hope you're enjoying your adventure!
P.S. Checked out the link you included, that book looks quite interesting, I'll be sure to give it a read!
I'm not a big desert fan... but shots like this make me want to be one! Thanks for sharing!
I wasn't either, until I went there. I'm used to everything being green 9 months out of the year and not having to worry about where my water is going to come from, so it was quite a change of pace but I fell in love with the place. Now I just need to get back there so I can get down in the canyons 😎
Thanks for dropping by!
I'm glad to hear that i wasn't the only one! hahhaa I bet your will get some great shots when you do make it into those canyons! Your welcome and take care my friend.