Palouse Canyon - March 10, 2012

We took the Palouse canyon hike offered by the Ice Age Floods Institute. It was educational as well as beautiful. It was fun to hike in an environment different than we are accustomed to on the coast.

 Gene tells the story of the big floods

 A colorful snake in the grass

 There were some challenging spots.

 Receiving instructions for the potty break

 A career in geology has its rewards

Bryce Canyon - February 24,25 & 26, 2012

Crystal clear skies with great visibility marked our time at Bryce. It's just a unique place.

 The hoodoos resembled a very large pipe organ

 The trails were icy and muddy

 Kay on the Bristle Cone trail

 The mud was like concrete

Monument Valley - February 22 & 23, 2012

Monument Valley is a magical spot. It is easy to understand why it has sacred significance to the Navajo nation.

 sunset

 The Mittens at sunrise