Monday, August 12, 2019

Highlights of Utah: 2019



Many of you may have already visited my highlight reel over at My 3rd Eye. Still, I thought it was a good place to start my 2019 season of Utah photos. The June trip actually started in Nevada. And, of course, the photo above is from the Grand Canyon - in Arizona. So, obviously, we saw more than one state. It really was an action packed trip. The best of the Southwest. 

First, we hightailed it to the North Rim. We had the worst Navajo taco ever made at the lodge: a soggy fry bread crust, unseasoned and fatty brisket strips, and a curiously sour/odd tasting guacamole. The waiter seemed to sense our disgust, asking us over and over if it was O.K. We lied and said it was fine. Heck, the place was packed and we didn't want to waste time waiting for another entree. Besides, other than the lodge, we were in the middle of nowhere. So, it's the lodge or a dirt sandwich. (we had to travel back to Minnesota to get a first rate fry bread taco at Sand Castle on Lake Nokomis) 

Any-hoo, look at the view! That was all that mattered. I can finally say I've seen the Grand Canyon. 



Bryce Canyon over-look. Breathtaking. We both decided Bryce was super nice. Our favorite park. 



The vertical monoliths of Zion National Park = hunks of happiness.



A robin at Zion.



Nice view at Bryce.



Bryce horse train.



A splendid Bryce waterfall on mossy cave trail.




Horses at home. 
(our temporary home near Glendale, Utah)

Stay tuned for a heck-of-a-lot more...


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18 comments:

Mary in Boulder said...

I sure enjoyed these photos as they reminded me of so many good times in the lovely Utah parks. Haven't seen Bryce yet, and clearly need to put it on the list!

DJan said...

Wonderful pictures, of course. I especially love the horse train. Everything is in its perfect place. :-)

~Lavender Dreamer~ said...

The Bryce horse train sure is a gorgeous photo...looks like a painting! Love seeing all of these photos. It's been a long time since I traveled out West!

Photo Cache said...

Bryce is pretty spectacular. Well they are all spectacular in their own rights, but I have a soft spot for Bryce.

Sandra Nachlinger said...

Another trip on my to-do list. I'd love to visit all the canyons in the western U.S. Breathtaking!

Cath said...

Amazing Rock formations...my favourite photo is the horse train....well captured! I hope you will link with me on Cath@Home for CountryScapes

Angie said...

Sharon - Bryce is the first national park that we visited with our first-born, and it was the first of many. Wonderful memories - the formations left from erosion are absolutely amazing! Thanks for linking to Mosaic Monday!

Margaret Birding For Pleasure said...

Outstanding scenery Sharon

Kit said...

Your photos took me back to a time early in our marriage when we visited those wonderful places! Just lovely! 😊 Kit

Heidi R. said...

Oh yes, I am amazed, about our beautiful world and about the fantastic photos!

Sallie (FullTime-Life) said...

We loved traveling in the Southwest! Thanks for the beauty and the memories. Looking forward to more (Zion is my magic place.).

Lady Fi said...

Love the landscape!

Jutta.K. said...

Wonderful post with impressive pj#hotos !
Greetings from Germany

betty-NZ said...

Wow! That is some stunning scenery! I love your photos so much :)

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Spare Parts and Pics said...

Beautiful SW highlight photos. Those huge monoliths at Zion are amazing!!

Joyful said...

Stunning scenery. I would love to visit there.

Linda Hensley said...

Gorgeous! I especially like all the angles and points in the horse train :)

Stewart M said...

What a remarkable landscape - I'd love to see it in real life.

Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne