Highwaymen, before and after …

Of Glacier National Park

The Portland Japanese Garden

Truly an amazing place, the Japanesse Garden is considered to be the most authentic of its kind outside Japan. I nearly felt I was back in Kyoto (minus the crowd of tourists of course.) The sand and stone garden [Zen Garden], was especially impressive and held a calm yet active presence.

For more information see the offical site or the wikipedia page:

http://www.japanesegarden.com/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portland_Japanese_Garden

Dayhike in GNP: Divide Peak

An increddible day hiking in eastern Glacier National Park with Glacierites Joe, Matt, and Roman. A long snowfield afforded a fun shortcut on the way down. Cheers to all the good people in Glacier National Park!

Santa Barbara

Canyoneering Study: Wildcat Canyon

OK, more to come on this adventure, I promise. This was one of the most increddible dayhikes I have ever experienced in my life. The photo is of the “subway” feature of the Wildcat slot Canyo– we must have hiked, scrambled, rappelled, swum, through at least six different ecosystems in 7 hours.

Subway proper

Bryce Canyon National Park

Tom hikes over a white sandstone ridge, seeking Salvador Dali’s mustache.

Ancient Peoples here believed that the spirits of their ancestors were embodied within these rock formations. Who could ask for a better memorial…

Not realizing Bryce Canyon is primarily a front country park and relatively small, we only spent a day hiking in Bryce before spontaneously dropping in on the Grand Canyon for a couple of days. The 24 degree nights might have influenced that decision… http://www.kentuckyvoice.com/murrayvoices.html

Last minute post from Random Utah Cafe….

This photo demonstrates the contrast of the Arches’ desert to the back drop of the La Sal Mountians (Thanks JM)(I’ll fact check that range later.) We’re at Zion now and plan on some canyoneering Friday. Cheers!

Delicate Arch

The oddly named Delicate Arch, since it appears to be one of the more stable ones in the park. It is quite dramatic, sitting on the edge of a massive ampitheater, sloping away from the view nearly an eighth of a mile.

The Windows, Arches National Park

…more to come, please enjoy these in the meantime…