2013 November 2

Today we started at Arches National Park. It is really something. There is a lot to see. There is some walking involved. Saw the arches used as images most identified with the park, Delicate Arch and Architectural Arch. There is way more to the park. We were there about 5 hours and didn't see everything. Met up with a couple that was originally from Iowa, now Utah. This was their 6th trip to the park and the first time that they had reached the Architectural Arch.

Next we drove to the northern part of Canyonlands National Park. The park is divided into three separate sections by the Green River and the Colorado River. The rivers meet in the park. There are no bridges in the park over the rivers. The section that we visited had one of the most noticeable formation from this park, Mesa Arch. If you received an email from me today, I sent two pictures from the park. Duane is standing in front of Mesa Arch.

We are blown away by the beauty of this part of our country. The scenery is
 impressive, every roadway, every park has something different to offer. There is more color in the landscapes than I had expected. The vastness of vistas is had to comprehend. I have a hard time guessing how far in the distance a rock formation or mountain might be. It could be 40, 50, 60, or even 70 miles!