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Who knew all this would happen afterwards! Midsummer is this next Saturday, the longest day of the year in the northern hemisphere.

Wednesday, April 23, 2025

The amazing arches

 How about some of the arches for which this national park in Utah is named?



I'm guessing that's Elephant Arch on the far left, while the small one with a pointing pillar next to it is almost behind the hill. The line of humped rocks in the middle is called the Elephant Walk.



And another arch appears, while the small one with the pointing pilar next to it now looks much bigger.



I think these are called the windows, one North, and one South. 



look closely to the left, photo not enhanced. 

And a cropped version with more color. This might be Turret Arch (the map doesn't clarify it very well)




There are 2 arches visible...not enhanced photo, probably the Double Arch

Kendra and I looked for wildflowers and finally found a few. Here the La Sal Mountains are behind her.



Kendra and I actually walked into this canyon, before my breathing gave out. We took a selfie and talked about the Juniper berries (gin anyone?)  Tai stayed in the car because he couldn't find a legal parking place. 


We stopped early for lunch and were grateful to get the best shady table.



We all walked around a bit near the picnic site. I named the balanced rock in the background, Snoopy, since the head seems to have a similar profile, at least from one angle.

Today's quote:

Praying. It doesn’t have to be the blue iris, it could be weeds in a vacant lot, or a few small stones; just pay attention, then patch a few words together and don’t try to make them elaborate, this isn’t a contest but the doorway into thanks, and a silence in which another voice may speak.

Mary Oliver



13 comments:

  1. What a great outing with so many shapes. If there is ‘elephant’ in the name, you know it was named by natives, at least not ancient ones. 😀

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  2. Good point about the names of the beautiful features that have been there for millennia!

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  3. ...Mother Nature did a fabulous job sculpting this area.

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  4. That is a park I've never been to. Looks like a fascinating spot to visit.

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  5. What a great trip you are having there. Love these beautiful views. (NewRobin13)

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  6. All my replies to comments are disappearing, not even in Spam folder! So just know I've read what you've said, and thanks for taking the time to reach out.

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  7. Beautiful landscapes! Great photos of you and your family.
    Take care, have a great day!

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  8. What an awesome landscape, and those rock formations really tickle the imagination.

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  9. The landscape is gorgeous. Nice family photo, I love your hat, it looks fantastic.

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  10. Wonderful pictures and the Mary Oliver quote takes my breath away

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  11. Hi Barbara, Even better than the scenery...time spent with family on an adventure like this trip! Take Care, Big Daddy Dave

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  12. My my my! What a place. You look wonderful, too!

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  13. You are obviously having a wonderful visit, Barbara, and your joy definitely shows in your smile.

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