Ahhhhh...Is that a a "wall" of water coming at us? Is that foam moving? Why is there foam in the desert? These questions and others flashed in our minds as we were driving towards it!
My friend Barb and I took a few deep breaths and scanned our surroundings for a safe exit out of the flash flood traveling down the canyon. It was an omen for this trip...No, we didn't get hurt or have some dramatic, crazy adventure. What we did have was a desert experience to remember. Old friends, new friends, new canyons, new hikes, etc. The key word for this trip was NEW. Utah has so much to offer. There is no ONE, BEST place. They are all good. They are all different. This was a trip to explore the new.
My family and I have been blessed to spend many days exploring Utah. We always like to explore and find new places. What to do for this 9-day trip? A plan took shape...I would head down first and meet up with my good friend Barb as well as meet an old, grade school friend from Chicago and his girlfriend. Mid-week, my family would join me along with some family friends and their daughter. Game on...Time for the New!
Barb and I met in Moab. Got gas and escaped the craziness of Moab during Jeep week. We didn't want the crowds. We didn't want all the people. What we wanted was solitude, peace, and quiet. We headed into Canyonlands and began to search the walls for signs of the past. Drive, park, hike, snap pictures, repeat...It was a great way to spend some afternoon hours.
(some photos were taken by iphone in the making of this trip report)
Our luck wasn't bad...
Barb hiding her excitement...
We were off to find a place to camp for the night...
The next day, we were on the lookout for ruins. Some accessible...some not...
It was just a nice day for hike in the desert.
Clouds closed in once again...Time to exit the canyon.
The weather, rain, created a water park all over Canyonlands. It was fun just to witness. It was fun to see 400 foot waterfalls too
Time to find some more NEW.
More signs of the past to come...
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