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Canyonlands National Park

The motivation behind the moniker “Canyonlands” has been lost with the passage of time, but a visit to the place is worthwhile. In the shadow of Arches National Park (spare yourself the trouble of visiting these prima donna rocks), Canyonlands is quite fun for man and feline alike. I stayed in a village, called “Moab” by the locals, for 3 days. It is a perfect base from which to visit the national parks and take the scenic drives around the area.

These treacherous drop-offs have no suitable warning placards, a clear violation of maternal government impulses. I wouldn’t want to be them when OSHA comes around!
This high-altitude desert oasis provided abundant opportunities for Xena to perfect her hunting skills. She captured a lizard and tortured it for a while, even though I cautioned her about endangering endangered species. She is a terrible rule follower and considers herself above such plebian considerations.
These canyons, located in the so-called “Canyonlands,” seem to go on forever. One could get lost…and lose oneself…if not careful.
Wouldn’t it be fun to soar off like an eagle and soak up these vistas?
Xena, the Warrior Princess, does not approve of rainy days, as you can see from her flattened ears. She wants to go out, but doesn’t want to get wet. O! Bother!
But…what can one do? Nothing but take a nap and wait for it to end.

7 Replies to “Canyonlands National Park”

  1. I LOVE your pics! What a beautiful country when we start to get out of cities (comfort zone?!). So happy that you and Zena are happy! Captain is very very jealous!

  3. The photo gallery of Southwest landscapes is gorgeous. Good that you are covering ground that I can not reach by city bus service. Or is there a city bus system in Moab? While you were in Moab, did you view the dinosaur bones at the Museum of Moab?

  4. Did some hiking there. There’s a very large in about 6 or 7 miles from the parking area. The whole Four Corners area is amazing.

  5. Beautiful country. There’s a large arch in about 5 miles from the parking area. Good hike.

  6. Awesome pictures. Much appreciate your sharing them; your. posts are a vicarious tour of the national parks for those of us who don’t put in all the hours behind the steering wheel. Thanks! Keep up the good work.

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