December 7CanyonLands
CanyonLands is a wide open space of natural geological structures. Red clay giants fill the canyon for miles. Driving through the canyon was another example of the vastness that was once an inland sea. The walls of the caverns are amazingly beautiful. The geology that created these canyons is an ongoing slow process of change. Having the opportunity to see these beautiful canyons is a wonder that I treasure.
December 8th Arches National Park
Arches National Park in Moab, Utah is another amazing National Park. It was one of Mark’s wishes to see as many of the National Parks in the southwest as possible. Arches did not dissappoint; we hiked all of the trails and saw as many of the arches that were open for the public to see. The hikes were exhausting but well worth the effort. There were “windows” through massive rocks that took centuries to form. The formations were spectacular. Once again the geological formations were beautiful. The red spires throughout the park tells a long story of geology, wind, water, pressure and time. All together these elements continue to create magnificent structures. Arches National Park is our favorite probably because we hiked through the park and were part of the scenery. It was so much more participatory than just driving through and looking at the structures through a car window. Standing next to these amazing land forms makes us feel incredibly small and insignificant. It is just another reminder of man’s responsibility to care for these parks and save these extraordinary landscapes.
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