I haven’t made it very far on this painting yet. As usual, life has been busy and I haven’t been the diligent artist that takes makes time for art. I’m relatively happy with the rocks in the foreground so far, but I may move things around a bit still. I think there is maybe…
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Beaver Pond
Kane Creek is a nice area for outdoorsy activities. There is hiking, rock climbing, mountain biking, and OHV trails. On this day we were doing a bit of hiking off the beaten path. We didn’t get very far though before running into this beaver pond which we couldn’t easily pass. We hung out for…
Fisher Tower Hike Preview
Last week we went hiking at Fisher Towers. It was a beautiful hike and surprisingly not too hot, at least not yet. I took a ton of photos but I haven’t hat the time to go through them yet. Keep an eye out for them next week.
Hurrah Pass Panoramic
This is the Hurrah Pass viewpoint. If you squint really hard and zoom in, you can see the Colorado river and the potash plant on the far side.
Hidden Valley Trail
Hidden Valley is a hike I’ve hiked countless times. So many times, that I usually don’t take my camera anymore. These photos are from two hikes I took last winter. I just loved the look of the dead tree next to the trail and the mountains framed by the valley. It has…
The Wastelands
As the title would suggest, this post is about what I like to refer to as the wastelands. While there are some really beautiful and unique areas in and around Moab, the vast majority of the area is wastelands. Nothing really grows there or lives there, water is scarce, and the beauty is… subjective….
Cornona Arch in Winter
These photos are from a Corona Arch hike my husband and I took last January. It’s just barely cooled down this week and there hasn’t been any hint of snow yet, but I really wanted to post some more timely looking photos of the area. I realize I’ve already posed this hike at least…
Arches Primitive Trail in Devil’s Garden
Hiking in Arches National Park on the trail to Landscape Arch and beyond to Double O Arch and the Primitive Trail in Devil’s Garden. The first part of the trail is very, very obvious and there is a continuous stream of people coming and going. The primitive part of the trail is a bit…
Bears in the Desert
Here’s something you don’t see everyday. Bear prints in desert sand. Just look at the detail! You can actually see the creases in the back foot. Based on the many, many prints we saw, this was a mama bear and at least one cub. I’m definitely no expert in tracking, but to me, the…
Pockets of Fall in the Desert
The desert generally always looks the same. Sometimes it is slightly more green, sometimes it is a little more brown, and sometimes there is a little snow. But mostly, it just is. The only thing that really changes is the temperature. In the summer it is scorching hot and in the winter it is bitter…
Negro Bill Canyon
The hike up Negro Bill Canyon to Morning Glory Arch in Moab is a really beautiful 4 mile round trip hike. The trailhead recently got a name change to Grandstaff Trailhead, but the canyon itself is still named Negro Bill Canyon. I read somewhere that a name change for the canyon is currently being…
Hunter Canyon Hike
Hunter Canyon is a nice little canyon down Kane Creek outside Moab, Utah. It’s a quiet hike with a campground at the mouth of the canyon and tons and tons of bike, side by side, and jeep traffic. It’s best to hike in the spring in fall unless you want to be eaten alive…