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Picture a Day #289 – Pando, the Aspen Clone

On the Fishlake National Forest in central Utah, there is an Aspen clone, an enormous stand of Aspen that is connected by a continuous root system. Fish Lake Each stem, or tree, is part of one organism that is over 100 … Continue reading

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Picture a Day #288 – In Capitol Reef National Park

One of the highlights of our drive on Highway 95 through the red rock of Utah was Capitol Reef National Park. The views are stunning everywhere you look. This area is one amazing geology lesson!

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Picture a Day #287 – Before the Storm

This little vireo (Hutton’s?) showed up in the yard today, as a storm was approaching. It wouldn’t sit still in this oak tree for more than a couple of seconds, and the light was bad, but I couldn’t resist!

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Picture a Day #286 – Highway 95 Adventure

When we left southwestern Colorado two days ago to return home to northern California, we decided to take a different route. We had been through Moab, Utah on our way east, with a stop at Arches National Park.  near Canyonlands … Continue reading

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Picture a Day #285 – A Hike in Hovenweep

Yesterday we visited Hovenweep National Monument, a group of ancient dwellings that is far off the beaten path. It is a small area near the four corners of Colorado, Utah, Arizona, and New Mexico. We visited one of the outliers, … Continue reading

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Picture a Day #284 – A Road Trip Through the Fall Colors

Our trip to Colorado this week is a getaway to relax, visit family, and enjoy the fall foliage. The colors have been fabulous scattered across four states. In the higher terrain, the aspen lost their leaves when cold weather and wind arrived … Continue reading

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Picture a Day #283 – A Morning in Arches National Park, Utah

Yesterday morning we left Moab, Utah and drove north across the Colorado River into Arches National Park. Balanced Rock It isn’t a large park, and we were able to drive the length of the road, stopping at several viewpoints and … Continue reading

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Picture a Day #282 – The Redrock of Moab, Utah

I was going to write about Nevada in this post, and our amazing drive across the state on Highway 50, but I am jumping ahead to tell about today’s travels. After driving through the desert and farmland of western Utah, we … Continue reading

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Picture a Day #281 – Over the Top

Today we left California, crossing the Sierra Nevada mountains at Donner Pass on our way to Colorado. We stopped at an overlook to admire Donner Lake. The Sierra Nevada is all about the granite! Then we followed the Truckee River … Continue reading

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Picture a Day #280 – Getting Ready for a Trip

Tomorrow we are packing up our Subaru and driving to Colorado for a week. I am looking forward to lots of Fall leaves. We will pass through the canyon country of Utah, and plan to stop at Arches National Monument. It … Continue reading

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