Canyons

Nine Mile Canyon

The Ancient Petroglyphs of Nine Mile Canyon Often dubbed “the world’s longest outdoor art gallery,” Nine Mile Canyon is a hidden gem in eastern Utah filled with remarkable petroglyphs – ancient art carved into the rocks and canyon walls. While the canyon boasts beautiful colors of red rock and deep blue skies, I chose to

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Range Creek Canyon

Images from an amazing adventure in Range Creek Canyon, Utah.  I knew I was in for a good day as I departed the trailhead to the sound of a wild turkey gobble in the still morning air. A short detour provided views of the nearest petroglyph panels. And just a quarter mile down the two-track

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The Horseshoe Shelter Gallery

Horseshoe Canyon

Horseshoe Canyon in Canyonlands National Park, Utah contains several collections of fascinating Barrier Canyon style pictographs. The canyon is beautiful all by itself, and the 7-mile round-trip hike is a great half-day adventure. But the one-of-a-kind pictographs really make this hike an unforgettable experience. (click images to expand) The High Gallery The Horseshoe Shelter Gallery Horseshoe

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Escalante Dunes II

Escalante Dunes

Small dune field in the backcountry of Grand Staircase – Escalante National Monument, Utah.   Grand Staircase – Escalante National Monument, Utah Grand Staircase – Escalante National Monument, Utah Grand Staircase – Escalante National Monument, Utah Grand Staircase – Escalante National Monument, Utah (click images to expand)

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