Archive for the ‘National Parks’ Category

Of Glacier National Park

July 25, 2008

Dayhike in GNP: Divide Peak

July 23, 2008

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!

Canyoneering Study: Wildcat Canyon

May 23, 2008

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.

Bryce Canyon National Park

May 21, 2008

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

The Ampitheatre, Bryce Canyon

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

Bryce Canyon

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….

May 15, 2008

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

May 12, 2008

Delicate Arch, ANP

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.