May 5th, 2019 Canyonlands National Park, Utah Terminology and historyA canyon is a deep cleft between cliffs that is formed from both the weather (wind and rain) and the erosion caused by a river. A mesa is a large area of elevated land that is flat on top and has cliffs on all sides. A butte is simply a small mesa. Canyonlands National Park is a large collection of canyons, mesas and buttes carved from the earth by the Colorado and Green Rivers. Declared a national park by President Lyndon Johnson in 1964, It is located just southwest of Moab, Utah and a stone's throw from Arches National Park. Author Edward Abbey, an American author and staunch environmentalist, described the Canyonlands as "the most weird, wonderful, magical place on earth—there is nothing else like it anywhere." Music
PhotosHere are some of the photos we took today.
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bev Bley
5/6/2019 06:23:54 pm
We loved the Canyonlands. Didn't get to see such pretty flowers when we were there last year. Great pictures!!! Thank you.
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Beth Davis
5/7/2019 09:32:23 am
Looks like you guys are having a blast! The colors in these pix are amazing! What a perfect time of year to explore this part of the country! So happy that you can share this adventure together and with us! ❤️
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Richard Day
5/7/2019 12:16:07 pm
Seen any snakes yet?
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Joshua Golub
5/18/2019 04:53:57 pm
Despite the numerous warnings, we didn't see a single snake during the entire trip. Given the daytime heat, I suspect that they are largely nocturnal.
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Beth Davis
5/18/2019 05:06:03 pm
FYI: Many snakes prefer to move around during the day, when they can alternately bask in the sun's heat and slither into shadows to regulate their body temperatures. ... To maintain body temperature, snakes need heat, not necessarily sunlight -- but sunlight is a generally the most convenient source of heat for snakes.
Joshua Golub
5/19/2019 03:53:17 pm
Beth, you make an excellent point. I just did some quick research and you are (of course) correct. Don't tell Alison, though...
Kathy Wommack
5/7/2019 08:01:40 pm
These photos continue to be spectacular! Love the one with you two beneath the rock arch! Looks like you guys are getting a workout!
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Kathy Wommack
5/8/2019 10:27:25 pm
Just listened to crabsinthebucket!
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