Early morning and late afternoon in Arches National Park

The miracle of light in Arches National Park. 

 

At times it is not about planning, but just being at the right place at the right time.
Fiery Furnace ablaze as the sunsets over Arches.

The same day but a cold palette of colour over the petrified sand dunes looking out to the La Sal Mountains.

The Three Gossips: Arches National Park

Our final trail this morning was along Park Avenue, the sheer walls of the canyon reminded early visitors of buildings lining a big city street. The massive monoliths and soaring tower walls are intimidating and made me feel small, the scale is quite unbelievable as we walked along the bottom of the canyon.

One of my favourite outcrops is the Three Gossips - would love a gossip with some friends right now!

The monumental Three Gossips, seen from Park Avenue Trial, rise 150 metres above the surrounding terrain.

The sheer canyon walls leading up to the Three Gossips. 

Walking along the Park Avenue Trail

Craning our necks looking up at these monolithic walls!

Road trip into Colorado: a pause for art and wine in Palisade, Co

Wine tasting and art stroll in Palisade

We are on the road, driving back into Colorado from Moab. Our en route stop is in Palisade, a community focus on vineyards and fruit trees. We started with wine tasting to provision for Thanksgiving with the family.  Pottering around the historic downtown and enjoying the barn quilt and sculpture trail.

Rather good combination - wine and art.