Tag: Snow-Covered

Now A Resident Of Cool Colorado

Colorado, National Parks, Rocky Mountains

Left Zion country recently for the Rocky Mountains and former friends who I worked with at Zion NP. We are all working at Black Canyon of the Gunnison NP which is very mellow compared to Zion. I also work a day or two at Curecanti NRA. Here’s some images I’ve gathered so far…..

Black Canyon NP is a hidden gem and a destination for rock climbers as you can see by the 2,000 foot walls.

My drive to work.

Spring has sprung along Curecanti Creek at Curecanti National Recreation Area, Colorado

Lots of snow still in Colorado

Spring is finally making an appearance, sort of.

San Juan Mountains

Curecanti NRA

The Painted Wall at Black Canyon.

This was there the first day when I arrived at the North Rim of Black Canyon. Good sign!

Blue Mesa Reservoir at Curecanti.

This is what I hope to do very soon. Someone caught a 73 pound Trout here the other day.

Colorado’s McClure Pass

Colorado, Rivers, Rocky Mountains, Seasons

Fall colors invaded McClure Pass which is west of Aspen and on the way to the colorful Kebler Pass.

Fall colors have arrived at McClure Pass in Colorado

The road south of Carbondale passes the nearly 13,000 foot Mount Sopris on the way to McClure Pass.

The crystal clear Crystal River.

Up close

Fall colors and snow have arrived at McClure Pass in Colorado

The Aspens were on fire.

It was a mixture of colors here at this spot.

The hills were alive with the sights of fall colors.

Just south of McClure Pass

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Highway 133 heads toward the amazing Kebler Pass

Snow,Snow And More Snow

Desert Southwest, National Parks, Seasons, Utah, Weather, Zion

Although Friday was the first full day of spring, I took a drive to the upper reaches of Zion National Park where most people don’t go. I figured there would be some fresh snow and I wasn’t disappointed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

What’s Snow At Zion National Park

National Parks, Rivers, Seasons, Utah, Weather, Zion

Three inches can dramatically change the look of Zion National Park.

 

Fresh snow has fallen at Zion National Park, Utah

 

 

 

 

 

 

A Snowy Week At Zion National Park

Desert Southwest, National Parks, Seasons, Utah, Waterfalls, Weather, Zion

We had anywhere from 7 to 10 inches this week so the fresh powder provided a contrast to the red rock architecture of Zion National Park.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

California’s Eastern Sierras

California, National Parks, Seasons, Sierras

Although not covered in deep snow yet, the Eastern Sierras from Lone Pine and the Alabama Hills are sublime. The morning light along with some clouds and fog made for some good shots.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Winter Has Arrived AT The Grand Canyon

Arizona, Desert Southwest, Grand Canyon, National Parks, Seasons, Weather

Snow, rain and nasty winds were forecasted for the South Rim of The Grand Canyon last Friday. So naturally I had to show up and capture the scene while withstanding the cold, biting winds. Part 1 of 2.

 

Rain and snow showers race across the Grand Canyon at Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foggy Forest

California, National Parks, Seasons, Sequoia, Weather

From Easter Sunday in 2006. I hiked a few miles in snow to get to Moro Rock at Sequoia National Park and caught fog rising from the valley below into Giant Forest.  The Great Western Divide of the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range is in the background.

 

Fog rolls into Giant Forest and the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range at Sequoia National Park, California

 

 

 

 

 

 

More Bryce Canyon Pics!

Desert Southwest, National Parks, Seasons, Utah, Weather

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Annual Winter Visit To Bryce

Desert Southwest, National Parks, Seasons, Utah, Weather

I actually got up at 4:45am to make the 2 hour drive to Bryce Canyon National Park in time for sunrise. (Not a morning person).  A fresh blanket of snow was a motivation for me.