Tag Archives: Canyonlands National Park

Utah and the Southern States – Recap

Posted on September 20, 2016 by Pete Ruts

Looking back today (September 20, 2016) at my last post of April 29, I see that I skipped doing a recap of this last great trip. So for the record, here it is. I missed so many of the attractions … Continue reading →

Posted in National Parks, National Treasures | Tagged Arches NP, Arizona, Black Canyon of the Gunnison NP, Bryce Canyon NP, Canyonlands National Park, Capitol Reef National Park, Colorado, Colorado National Monument, Grand Canyon NP, Great Sand Dunes NP, Mammoth Cave NP, Mesa Verde National Park, Monument Valley, Utah | 2 Comments

A Two-Week Itinerary of a Lifetime

Posted on April 13, 2016 by Pete Ruts

Oh my! This wondrous string of 13 perfect days started just after my birthday and on Easter Sunday. So here we go with a recap. Happy Birthday Pete Ruts. I can’t think of a better birthday present. And a Happy, … Continue reading →

Posted in National Parks, Travel by car in North America | Tagged Arizona, Black Canyon of the Gunnison NP, Bryce Canyon National Park, Canyonlands National Park, Capitol Reef National Park, Colorado, Colorado National Monument, Driving fun, Itinerary, Mesa Verde National Park, Monument Valley, Road thoughts and observations, Scenic drives, Utah | 7 Comments

Canyonlands National Park – The Needles

Posted on April 1, 2016 by Pete Ruts

Here’s the view out my window. Nice, eh? This snow-capped mountain is bedizened by a 4pm sun. Apajo is its Spanish name and my map says it peaks out 6,414 feet. Kenny, the motel custodian here in Blanding points out … Continue reading →

Posted in National Parks, Travel by car in North America | Tagged Canyonlands National Park, Driving fun, Landforms, Utah | 2 Comments

Canyonlands National Park – Island in the Sky

Posted on March 30, 2016 by Pete Ruts

Left Moab early this morning (Wednesday, March 30), setting out for Canyonlands NP. The park is actually composed of three parts, bordered by the confluence of the Green and Colorado Rivers. The Green comes in from the northwest, the Colorado … Continue reading →

Posted in National Parks, Travel by car in North America, Uncategorized | Tagged Canyonlands National Park, Island in the Sky, Landforms, Scenic drives, Utah | 8 Comments