As it rained last week in the main canyon of Zion, it snowed on the Eastside of the park. Since the snow was somewhat light, you can make out the eroded lines and shapes in the soft sandstone.
Tag: Snow
The Ponderosa Pine In Snow
The winter aspens have a life of their own when snowed upon, but so do the Ponderosa Pines with their distinctive orangish/brown bark. They don’t lose their leaves during winter because they done’t have leaves but pine needles.. These were taken at The Kaibab National Forest in Northern Arizona this past week.
Maybe I’m Amazed
At the aerial video view of the fresh snow at the Kaibab National Forest in Northern Arizona. The Kaibab is adjacent to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. This access closed Sunday for the winter season so I was happy to get over there this past week. Watch in HiDef at Full Screen.
More Still Shots From Snowy Kaibab
Snow is very ephemeral here in the Southwest so you better get out and capture it or the snow will be gone by noon. Even though I had a 2 hour drive to get to the Kaibab National Forest, the temperatures were still in the mid 20s when I arrived around 9 a.m. I believe I had the whole place to myself except for the 2 snowplows.
Only Going Backwards
The video and song by Tame Impala speak for themselves. Colorado is awesome!
McClure Pass And Vicinity
Colorado State Highway 133 winds its way north of Paonia and up into McClure Pass(8,775 feet). Signs of Spring were emerging as the Aspens were sprouting its bright green leaves and the vineyards of Paonia were becoming verdant.
Signs Of Spring At San Juan Mountains
Near the town of Ridgway, the San Juan Mountains rise sharply into the Colorado skies. Signs of Spring are evolving as seen from Last Dollar Road and Highway 62, west of Ridgway.
Wilson Peak Is The Peak On The Coors Beer Logo
Wilson Peak is a short jaunt from Telluride , Colorado but there is a reason it’s also featured on Coors Beer cans and bottles.
Winter Lingers At Lizard Head Pass
It was 65 degrees in Montrose, Colorado last Thursday, but when I arrived at Lizard Head Pass an hour and half later, it was 32 and snowing cats and dogs.
Video Of Persistant Snow In Utah
I am on my way to Colorado this week to work again at the Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park and encountered some deep snow in the highlands of Utah, just east of Cedar City. This drive gets to about 10,000 feet in elevation.
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