My Somewhat Secret Spot

My friend and fellow WP blogger  Kelly Guymon and I visited the Coyote Buttes area Sunday along the Arizona/Utah border, home of The Wave and other geological anomalies. One spot we checked out were some colorful clay beds that not many people know about. They are hidden. But when we got to the secluded trail head, their was a family camping there and I felt like I needed to let them in on my secret place because we had to park next to their campsite.  They followed us and I know they were thrilled with this place as it is quite a place to photograph. These clay beds are very colorful and have some great definition. It is unspoiled and hopefully will stay that way. Don’t ask me for directions. It is in the Vermilion Cliffs National Recreation Area where you can really get lost.

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The colorful sedimentary layer of clay is uncovered at Vermillion Cliffs National Monument, Arizona

 

The colorful sedimentary layer of clay is uncovered at Vermillion Cliffs National Monument, Arizona

 

The colorful sedimentary layer of clay is uncovered at Vermillion Cliffs National Monument, Arizona

 

The colorful sedimentary layer of clay is uncovered at Vermillion Cliffs National Monument, Arizona

 

The colorful sedimentary layer of clay is uncovered at Vermillon Cliffs National Monument, Arizona

 

The colorful sedimentary layer of clay is uncovered at Vermillion Cliffs National Monument, Arizona

 

The colorful sedimentary layer of clay is uncovered at Vermillion Cliffs National Monument, Arizona

 

The colorful sedimentery layer of clay is uncovered at Vermillion Cliffs National Monument, Arizona
That’s the skull of a departed cow.

 

The colorful sedimentary layer of clay is uncovered at Vermillion Cliffs National Monument, Arizona

 

The colorful sedimentary layer of clay is uncovered at Vermilion Cliffs National Monument, Arizona

 

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A near full moon rises over the sandstone cliffs at Vermillion Cliffs National Monument, Arizona
A near full moon rises over the sandstone cliffs at Vermilion Cliffs National Monument, Arizona

May Showers Bring June Flowers at South Coyote Buttes

I’ve been out to South Coyote Buttes 5 or 6 times but never experienced the blooming desert wildflowers on display. We’ve had quite a bit of rain this spring and it shows, even in the desert.  South Coyote Buttes is on the Arizona/Utah border and is about 2o miles from the nearest paved highway.

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Cactus Wildflowers are blooming at South Coyote Buttes at Vermillion Cliffs National Monument, Arizona

 

Clouds are reflected in the pools of water at South Coyote Buttes at Vermillion Cliffs National Monument, Arizona

 

Wildflowers are blooming at South Coyote Buttes at Vermillion Cliffs National Monument, Arizona

 

Wildflowers are blooming at South Coyote Buttes at Vermillion Cliffs National Monument, Arizona

 

Unusual sandstone rock formations at South Coyote Buttes at Vermillion Cliffs National Monument, Arizona

 

Unusual sandstone rock formations at South Coyote Buttes at Vermillion Cliffs National Monument, Arizona

 

The unusual rock formations at South Coyote Buttes, Arizona

 

 

Wildflowers are blooming at South Coyote Buttes at Vermillion Cliffs National Monument, Arizona

 

Wildflowers are blooming at South Coyote Buttes at Vermillion Cliffs National Monument, Arizona

 

The unusual rock formations at South Coyote Buttes, Arizona

 

Wildflowers are blooming at South Coyote Buttes at Vermillion Cliffs National Monument, Arizona

 

 

Wildflowers are blooming at South Coyote Buttes at Vermillion Cliffs National Monument, Arizona