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Sunday, May 22, 2011

Little Grand Canyon

After escaping Rattlesnake Canyon, we made a beeline for the San Rafael Swell in Utah, a region that is a labyrinth of canyons within ancient rock. I experienced one canyon on my bike from its rim and its depths. First, I rode along its canyon wall and peered down at the dizzying view. A day later, I rode along the riverside down on the canyon floor (details tomorrow). That canyon was called "Little Grand Canyon". The San Rafael River courses through it.
I loved seeing the canyon so much from my bike that we returned to eat dinner while watching the sun set from the canyon rim. Sweet K let me take her picture in the magical light.
Enjoy the rest of the weekend!
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21 comments:

  1. kksMay 22, 2011 at 4:21 PM

    Magnificent and beautiful....K and the canyon!
    xoxo

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  2. rottroverMay 22, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    The light in your canyon shot is extraordinary, too. I love overcast sky in the desert - if it's not raining!!

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  3. Maggie Mae and MaxMay 22, 2011 at 6:02 PM

    Just beootiful!

    Woofs and Licks,
    Maggie Mae

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  4. The Daily Pip May 22, 2011 at 6:03 PM

    The light is magical! K looks beautiful.

    Your pal, Pip

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  5. AnonymousMay 22, 2011 at 6:23 PM

    Maybe you could post the GPS coordinates so others could go to the exact same spot to take picture. Just an idea...thanks for the pictures!

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  6. Kristin G.May 22, 2011 at 6:25 PM

    Beautiful. I bet the photos from your trip are comforting now that you're experiencing more snowfall.

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  7. WyattMay 22, 2011 at 6:39 PM

    Sweet K, you look good in any light!!

    Wyatt

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  8. Tweedles -- that's meMay 22, 2011 at 8:17 PM

    Ohhhh,, the colors!!
    You captured the colors and shadows perfectly, and K in her magesty!!
    Beautiful!
    love
    tweedles

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  9. Two French BulldogsMay 22, 2011 at 8:33 PM

    o beautiful...looks like a little Grand Canyon
    Snuggless,
    Benny & Lily

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  10. Maery RoseMay 22, 2011 at 8:35 PM

    Those rocky canyons are so beautiful. I'd like to see something like that in person someday. All those times visiting Arizona and I never even made it to the Grand Canyon. This must be rectified.

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  11. ForPetsSakeMay 22, 2011 at 8:41 PM

    Breathtaking!

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  12. houndstoothMay 22, 2011 at 9:07 PM

    What a fantastic view! I can see why you'd want to go back. That must have been a great dinner!

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  13. BarbMay 22, 2011 at 10:37 PM

    K is just glowing! You got a great photo of the Swell, KB.

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  14. AngusMay 23, 2011 at 12:20 AM

    Had never heard of the San Rafael Swell in Utah . Awesome photos .

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  15. KBMay 23, 2011 at 7:47 AM

    Hi DaysRun,

    I don't have easy access to the GPS coordinates but I can take a look at a map to try to find the approximate ones. I don't keep the GPS function on in my camera because it runs down the batteries...

    KB

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  16. CorbinMay 23, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    Amazing!
    -Corbin

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  17. ♥I am Holly♥May 23, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    Absolutely beautiful!!! Lots of love, Holly & Mom

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  18. ~Kim at Golden Pines~May 23, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    It's a crazy Monday here at my office and how I would love to be sitting there and enjoying the view....

    I hope your weekend was an enjoyable one, and your week is off to a good start!

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  19. Wanda.....May 23, 2011 at 3:01 PM

    Oh My Gosh! That photo is so striking...you captured the depth so well. K looks so content!

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  20. SnowcatcherMay 24, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    What a beautiful spot in the world! Since I haven't been able to make it out there in way too long, it's so nice to live vicariously through your photos!

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  21. fromsophiesviewMay 27, 2011 at 4:47 PM

    Truly beautiful!

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