My Southwest USA Trip Photo Albums Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, Colorado

My Southwest USA Desert Canyon Tour Photo Albums

Here are some breathtaking photo albums of my beautiful tour through the Southwest USA desert canyons and landscapes during the Summer and Fall of 2006 that will dazzle your eyes. They cover the states of Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, and Nevada. See the countless rock formations and canyons in a variety of colors that are millions of years old, which are unique in the world and cannot be found anywhere else in the world.

So unique that it is a favorite spot for European tourists. In fact, in some areas I saw more German tourists than Americans. And I was told that to Germans, these canyons that lie along the “Colorado Plateau” (Arizona, Mexico, Utah, Colorado) are known as “The German Rock Tour”.

These images will show you why this area resonates with my soul, and why my mental clarity is at its peak in the serene beauty of the desert, where I achieve a sort of “Zen state” so to speak. The desert is known among spiritual folks as a symbol of purification.

Thanks and enjoy!

First, here are albums of my trip through Oregon and California first, followed by Arizona, New Mexico and Colorado that I went to.

Oregon, California, Mexico

Arizona – Yuma, Prescott, Sedona, Buddhist Retreat

Arizona – Grand Canyon and Navajo Lands

New Mexico - Santa Fe

Colorado – Sand Dunes and Rockies

You'll love this next one. It's of Arches National Park, located near Moab, Utah. You will see an incredible breathtaking variety of canyon monoliths, shapes, carvings, granite sheet rocks, arches of course, and a variety of beautiful desert colors. And of course, you will see me in some of the images.

Just go to the links below to view the albums, and you’ll get an idea of all the unparalleled beauty that I've seen!

Utah - Arches National Park

P.S. To inspire you to view the album, here's some preview images!

Potpourri of colors with massive cone shaped structure above it, like a pyramid! A window rock along the way. Nice plethora of colors!

Entering the drive into Capitol Reef now. More unique shapes. The "uniqueness" here never ends!

Hope you enjoyed the album of Arches National Park. Next, we're going to take you up a little further north to Canyonlands and Dear Horse Point. Here you can see the most spectacular overlooks and viewpoints I've ever seen. Some even say they are comparable, if not better, than the Grand Canyon overlooks! You decide.

Again, go to the link below and scroll through them at your own leisurely pace. Enjoy, but remember, it's not the same as being there in person!

Utah - Canyonlands and Dead Horse Point

P.S. Here again are some preview images:

A window rock along the way. Potpourri of colors with massive cone shaped structure above it, like a pyramid! That looks like a giant cinnamon roll, making me hungry! lol ' Is there a lot of open space behind me, or what? lol Entering the drive into Capitol Reef now. More unique shapes. The "uniqueness" here never ends! The three of us together. People inland - Utah and Colorado - seem so much nicer than on the west coast! Awesome striped colors below "The Castle"!

You won't wanna miss this next one. Natural Bridges is kind of mediocre, but Valley of the Gods is not to be missed. It's very unique, diverse and breathtaking. The variety of shapes and sizes of natural monoliths in it is astounding, as well as the night-time view. I'll insert some preview images below to show you what I mean.

And of course, you'll get plenty of doses of my corny commentary in each slide. lol

Utah - Natural Bridges, Goosenecks, Valley of the Gods

Preview images (don't I look so warm and dry here? lol)

Potpourri of colors with massive cone shaped structure above it, like a pyramid! Btw, there's a big fine for crossing the chain and tampering with them. Wow, gray rock mountains with smooth lines and ridges! Interesting rock structures along the way, each one so unique. Can it get any better? Nice shades of red and orange here. Two giant mounds that look like joysticks lol. Pink sky as dusk approaches. Nice phallic symbol there, tall and erect :) It was so spiritual and wonderful at night that I wasn't even scared to be alone out here. Too beautiful to be scared :) You can see so many stars that some of them twinkle, move (aircraft) or become shooting stars!

This is one of the best yet. I KNOW you will love this one of Capitol Reef National Park. The striped colors and lines, and plethora of unique shapes are astounding!

Again, you know the drill. Go to the link below. As usual, you'll get plenty of doses of my corny commentary in the captions. If you don't have time, just look at the preview images below, and you'll know what I mean. I inserted a ton below this time. There were just too many "keepers" to choose from to only put a few here, so I had to put them all, and it ended up being a lot. When you look at all of them below, you'll understand what I mean!

Utah - Capitol Reef National Park

Interesting rock structures along the way, each one so unique. Wow, gray rock mountains with smooth lines and ridges! Btw, there's a big fine for crossing the chain and tampering with them. Awesome striped colors below "The Castle"! Entering the drive into Capitol Reef now. More unique shapes. The "uniqueness" here never ends! Potpourri of colors with massive cone shaped structure above it, like a pyramid! What a combo, three striped structures in one shot! This ought to be the postcard! Nearing the entrance to Grand Wash trailhead, an easy mile trail through riverbeds and canyon narrows.

Looks like a cake! Another nice assortment of colors. What a work of art! Black lines decorate the granite walls. Another bend around the corner, during this "timeless" walk. It's nice to lose yourself here, eh? With no one to take my picture, I plant it on the edge of the rock and use the timer. Don't those look like two butts? lol Cute cone shaped mesa.

This is the scene where the cowboys ride off into the sunset. lol A picture of Heda and I. I love her natural look - so unjaded, even though she's from a big city, Prague. See what I mean? Neat huh? Don't you love it here as much as I do? Careful, a huge drop lies just a few feet in front! Now the striped colors look vertical. Looking behind me on the trail, you can see bright vivid green colors on the trees.

If you still can't see it, have a closer look. At the base of Hickmans Bridge. Rocket shaped structure. There's Hickmans Bridge. I'm sure you've seen many of these natural arches by now, that I've photographed. Me and that German girl. View of it from the other side. Heading back into Capitol Reef. They look so peaceful and content. And simple as well. City folks should learn from them. lol The apple orchards have a ton to pick! And ladders are placed around for you to climb up there! With assistance from my retired friends, I pick a bunch, the most apples I've ever picked. They taste delicious too! After picnicing with the RV folks, I head toward Capitol Gorge trail, similar to Grand Wash. There's that complex of colored stripes again. Hope you aren't sick of seeing it yet. lol Hey check that out. It looks like giant dentures/teeth, like the ones in Canyonlands. From another angel with trees below. Heading toward Capitol Gorge trail now, at the end of the park drive. That wall looks divided into sections, like panels. lol Looks like a shining city on a hill. Those almost look like curtains! Me in yet another unique rock panorama. This time it's a pinkish one. Driving through the narrows leading up to the trailhead. Windy long drive, but very beautiful. What the? Is someone pouring paint down the walls from above? Finally entering Capitol Gorge trailhead in the late afternoon. I shouldn't have spent so much time picnicking and talking! Nice pastel colors here :) What a nice pinkish path! How could I be all alone in such a beautiful place? The trail guides said this went a mile through narrows, and then 2 miles out in open space, but where is the open space? Oh well. Everything happens for a reason. At least you have these wonderful pictures to look at right? :) This moon is early today isn't it? Trodding along, I wonder how much further it is and how long before dusk. That looks like an air filter/air vent. In fact, I start skipping and jogging, while trying to enjoy the pink colors around me. Dark silouette of granite mountains with jet contrail overhead. Knowing that I will soon be in the dark, I turn around and start running back.

Finally, here is the last one! Hope you’ve enjoyed them all!

>Utah – Dixie Forest, Kodachrome, Bryce Canyon, Zion Canyon

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