The Windows Section -- Arches National Park, Utah

This post shows an early morning visit to the Windows Section of Arches National Park.  The Windows Section includes broad vistas of the landscape as well as three prominent arch structures -- North Window, Turret Arch, and Double Arch.  One parking lot about 3 miles off the main roadway serves the three features.  The area covered about 3 miles of hiking.

Devils Gardens Hike -- Arches National Park, Utah

Most of our time, so far, has been spent in Arches NP, which is much closer to our RV park, and quite accessible. Canyonlands will be our focus for the latter part of our stay.  

Moab and the Colorado River Canyon, UT

Driving north from Monument Valley, we passed more interesting geologic formations – one definitely looked like a Mexican sombrero, and the local community was named Mexican Hat.

Monument Valley

As the winter rains disappeared and the temps crept into the 90s, we packed the RV and hit the road for our summer getaway. 

Tumacacori National Historic Park

There’s a lot to see and do in southern Arizona – and, its finally cooling down enough to get out and do some exploring.  Last week we headed about 20 miles south along I-19 to Tumacacori.  Though it isn’t too far away, we most often go there with guests. But we haven’t been for a few years. So, after walking the dogs and grabbing a quick breakfast, off we went.

Leftovers

We had a great RV trip to the Pacific Northwest but are now back to the Southern Arizona Desert.  As I walked in the mornings in Sisters Oregon I was amazed at the changing landscape of new wildflowers appearing each day.  The interesting thing however is that I have the same feeling walking in my neighborhood in Arizona.  Each day in the spring brings new blooms on the cacti, succulents and wildflowers.   So I guess nature will provide

Back to the Fifties

In late July, on the return portion of our trip to OR and CA, we entered the Mojave Desert heat, and focused on driving with little time allotted for side trips.  However, I did want to see a bit of the old Route 66. So we stopped just east of Barstow, staying in a park on this famous route.  Unfortunately, Route 66, in that area, didn’t have many old buildings or museums for a “tourist” to visit.