This seemingly impossible monolith is one of the numerous natural formations within Arches National Park. Precariously balanced and at a scale that is difficult to fathom, this rock has endured millions of years of erosion from wind, rain, and snow runoff.
Balanced Rock is set between other monoliths in the area. One may even be able to visualize the formation of this seemingly impossible balancing act.
The classic Western scene of Monument Valley on the Utah and Arizona border.
Goats along side of the road at Monument Valley, along the Utah and Arizona border.
The bumpy, red road that winds through Monument Valley on the Arizona and Utah border.
The classic Western tableau of Monument Valley along the Arizona and Utah border.
A visit to Santa Fe would not be complete without a day trip to the high mountain art community of Taos, NM. There are several different ways to make your way to Taos but the very best way (as far as I'm concerned) is to take the "High Road".
When winter winds howl, the perfect island vacation with blissful days and nights in a pleasant temperature climate can be an invigorating boost for body and soul.
The long road to Monument Valley, an American Icon of beauty and serenity, is well worth the day “off the beaten path.” If I could have my choice, I would be there for both sunrise and sunset.
Capital Reef is one of the quieter National Parks in Utah and also one of the most interesting. Driving on the back roads, with the massive rocks towering above, I felt like I had gone back into the time of the dinosaurs.