Joshua National Park - October 16-19 2008

Dave at the Twenty Nine Palms Entrance to the park.









One of the larger Joshua Trees we saw.

Unusual Rock Formation















Kathy by the Sign at the base of Ryan's Mountain











Going up the Ryan's Mountain Trail. It was pretty steep.











Kathy at the Summit!

A couple views from the top. You can see the road down below.

Dave at the Summit

On the trail on the way down. Pretty rocky - watch those ankles!

Barker Dam sign

Although there were more plants in the area, unfortunately the pool behind the dam was dry.

You can see the old water lines that show how high the water has been in the past.

Dave next to another Joshua Tree

On the 49 Palms Oasis Trail. Can you see the Palm trees in the distance?

Here they are a little closer.

Some Boy Scouts at the 49 Palms Oasis. Water!

The view back down the Canyon from the 49 Palms Oasis.

Keys View of the San Andreas Fault.

Zion National Park - 22 to 27 Sep 2008

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View of Watchman mountain from our motorhome.















On our way up the Angels Landing Trail, not yet to Walter's Wiggles.













Dave as we head through Refrigerator Canyon on our way to Scouts Lookout.












Looking back down after going up about 1/3 of Walter's Wiggles.













This is the sign at Scout's Landing - this is also where I stop - Dave went on towards Angel's Landing.














You can just make out the person on the trail. He doesn't look like it is that much fun to me.

















Sheer drop! Not for me. Good Luck Dave.


















You can't tell from this shot but there is a gap in the chains where you have nothing but the little scrubby trees/bushes to hold onto.














Notice the chains that you are supposed to hold on to?


















This shot gives you a better idea of the drop off on each side on the way up to Angel's Landing - 1200 one side and 800 on the other side - both sheer drops!











What a view - and this isn't even from the top!














Heading back down together again!















It was alot easier on the way back down!














I found this shot of Walter's Wiggles on the web. It is better than any of the shots we were able to get of it.

Grand Canyon - North Rim - Sep 20, 2008

Bryce Canyon National Park - Sep 14 - 19, 2008

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Kathy at the entrance to Bryce Canyon National Park










Dave at Bryce Point








Walking along the rim trail - Bryce Point is straight ahead. No guard rails here! Hold on to the kids!






The view down into the Canyon at mid day













Another view into the Canyon near Sunset








The beginning of our hike down into the Canyon to Peek-a-boo Loop










Looking back up from the previous photo.









Almost down to the bottom through Wall Street.







Something to give you a frame of reference on the size of the formations.










Down in the Canyon looking up at the Wall of Windows













Almost half way through Peek-a-boo Loop Trail.












Looking up to Bryce Point from Peek-a-boo Loop Trail
































Just an interesting formation - see the teddy bear?











This is a beautiful National Park and everyone should see it.