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:
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!
Wonderful pictures, of course. I especially love the horse train. Everything is in its perfect place. :-)
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!
Bryce is pretty spectacular. Well they are all spectacular in their own rights, but I have a soft spot for Bryce.
Another trip on my to-do list. I'd love to visit all the canyons in the western U.S. Breathtaking!
Amazing Rock formations...my favourite photo is the horse train....well captured! I hope you will link with me on Cath@Home for CountryScapes
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!
Outstanding scenery Sharon
Your photos took me back to a time early in our marriage when we visited those wonderful places! Just lovely! 😊 Kit
Oh yes, I am amazed, about our beautiful world and about the fantastic photos!
We loved traveling in the Southwest! Thanks for the beauty and the memories. Looking forward to more (Zion is my magic place.).
Love the landscape!
Wonderful post with impressive pj#hotos !
Greetings from Germany
Wow! That is some stunning scenery! I love your photos so much :)
Thank you for linking at 'My Corner of the World' this week!
My Corner of the World
Beautiful SW highlight photos. Those huge monoliths at Zion are amazing!!
Stunning scenery. I would love to visit there.
Gorgeous! I especially like all the angles and points in the horse train :)
What a remarkable landscape - I'd love to see it in real life.
Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne
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