Author Archives: Trail Rocker

Each year the north rim of the Grand Canyon opens on May 15th, weather permitting. So on the 16th Barbara and I headed there. Neither one of us have ever seen the north rim except for via fire roads to the Deer Creek area. I believe the vistas on the north rim are even moreContinue reading “The North Rim, Grand Canyon”

Barbara and I have really enjoyed the last four days at the Grand Design rally in Kanab, Utah. As with the previous rallies we have attended, we have learned a lot and made new friends, which is going to make it hard to say goodbye. If Grand Design has another rally here in the future,Continue reading “Grand Design Rally, Kanab Utah”

This morning I got up at the crack of dawn to join a small group of people and explored a nearby slot canyon. I’ve hiked slot canyons before but have never been able to just take my time and enjoy the canyon and take lots of photos. Today I got that chance. Slot canyons areContinue reading “Peek-A-Boo Canyon”

Yesterday Barbara and I traveled north of Kanab to the Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park. The sand dunes are formed by the wind erosion of the nearby Navajo Sandstone. The color, as you might guess, comes from the predominant color of the sandstone. These are some of the most striking dunes I’ve ever seen.Continue reading “Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park and Moqui Cave”

Yesterday Barbara and I got up at the crack of dawn and headed to Zion National Park (NP) for the day. We love this park. I really enjoy it early in the morning and during spring time. The fresh green foliage on the trees provides a nice contrast to the tan, red and brown sandstoneContinue reading “Zion National Park”

Today I was able to get out and take a hike again as the winds died down from yesterday. Yesterday the winds were gusting up to 30mph so unless I wanted to eat a lot of dust, I stayed inside. Now here on the reservation we are only allowed in designated areas, so it limitsContinue reading “Reservation”

Recently Barbara and I passed through Winslow, Arizona and decided to take some time to hang out with a couple of members of my favorite rock band. However, the guys seemed a little “Stiff”. Take a look!

Yesterday Barbara and left Show Low and headed north to the Kaibab Paiute Reservation. Yesterdays drive was probably the most difficult I’ve ever experienced. The winds were blowing ninety degrees to our direction of travel most of the day at 40+mph. On top of that highways 89 and 89A, in northern Arizona, are some ofContinue reading “Kaibab Paiute Reservation”

Yesterday Barbara and I traveled north to the Painted Desert and the Petrified Forest National Park. These two parks overlap in many places and the route we took, took us through the best parts of both parks. We saw a lot of beautiful scenery along with Indian petroglyphs and ruins, petrified trees, old route 66Continue reading “Painted Desert and the Petrified Forest National Park”

Last Friday Barbara and I made a return trip to the Grand Canyon. This time we drove from Williams to the south rim and then headed east to the Desert View Watchtower. As usual, I gave Barbara a geology lesson along the way. The watchtower is visible from the river a mile below as isContinue reading “The Grand Canyon”