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Thursday, January 02, 2014

Canyondlands: Mesa Arch & Shafer Canyon Overlook

Wrapping up our visit to Canyonlands National Park, Island in the Sky, on September 23, our final two stops at this national park were Mesa Arch and Schafer Canyon.

Our first look at Mesa Arch as we approached it on the hiking trail.

At Mesa Arch, enjoying the view through the arch.

View from Mesa Arch area

This is a closer look at the rock formations that can be viewed through the arch.

 
That's Doug's shadow...sort of a self portrait, shot with the camcorder.

Our last stop before leaving the national park that day was at the Shafer Canyon Overlook:

A view into Shafer Canyon. How would you like to travel that road?



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18 comments:

  1. LindaJanuary 2, 2014 at 12:21 AM

    Linda, only one photo is displaying.

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  2. TexWisGirlJanuary 2, 2014 at 9:03 AM

    truly amazing country we live in. :) world, actually.

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  3. Author R. Mac WheelerJanuary 2, 2014 at 9:19 AM

    Go-jus

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  4. GeorgeJanuary 2, 2014 at 10:29 AM

    Driving the road shown in your last photo would be an adventure unto itself. The canyon lands are majestic, and your photos are gorgeous.

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  5. Betsy Banks AdamsJanuary 2, 2014 at 11:10 AM

    You are right… This is a marvelous area.. We just HAVE to go there sometime. How long did you stay? Love the arches… (Who needs The Arches National Park???? ha)… Seems as if this area has the BEST of everything the west has to offer… Thanks for sharing.
    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  6. MontanagirlJanuary 2, 2014 at 11:34 AM

    SO beautiful there! I love all the color tones.

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  7. Gail DixonJanuary 2, 2014 at 2:20 PM

    Oh, my. The close-ups of the arch are simply wonderful, especially the one with Doug's shadow. Love the cowboy hat. :) The last shot of the serpentine road is scary awesome! Thank you for taking us along on your vacation.

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  8. Ruth HiebertJanuary 2, 2014 at 3:57 PM

    WOW! Such amazing beauty in this world we live in.That road,I'm not so sure about,but maybe it wouldn't be that bad when on it.

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  9. LindaJanuary 2, 2014 at 5:08 PM

    Linda, these are just beautiful! Glad I can see all of them now. #4 is my favourite! Wow!

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  10. DeeJanuary 2, 2014 at 6:18 PM

    As much as I like to back road wander...I would probably pass on this one. :)

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  11. stephen HayesJanuary 2, 2014 at 9:10 PM

    Beautiful scenery, but that road just might make me car sick.

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  12. magnoliasnteaJanuary 3, 2014 at 6:18 AM

    Wonderful pictures! I noticed that road immediately, and I would not like to travel it at all. We rode the Tail of the Dragon last week, and I had to keep my head down part of the time even in our car. Whew.

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  13. Elizabeth EdwardsJanuary 3, 2014 at 10:28 AM

    those arches are amazing. so shocking that they can form like that will such ease. i love the shadow of you. to fun!! ( :

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  14. Coloring Outside the LinesJanuary 3, 2014 at 11:18 AM

    I love these arches- so grand and beautiful...God's beautiful world!

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  15. Out on the prairieJanuary 3, 2014 at 1:03 PM

    Amazing shots, that road would be a long jouney

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  16. MersadJanuary 4, 2014 at 4:30 AM

    That lone road is so nice to look at, the way it swirls in the landscape. Beautiful images as always.

    Mersad
    Mersad Donko Photography

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  17. HilaryJanuary 9, 2014 at 1:55 PM

    Wow.. so stunning and in such beautiful light. I don't think I'd want to drive or even walk that road. Perhaps crawl. ;)

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  18. AnonymousJanuary 18, 2014 at 2:37 PM

    Oh wow!

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