My visit to Utah was filled with a number of great sights to see and some pretty amazing roads to ride. If you checked out my last post you may have already viewed Part 1 of the video from Capitol Reef National Park. I’ve broken up the ride into three parts. Here’s Part 2 and Part 3 from what was a pretty awesome ride!
My time in Utah included a visit to Natural Bridges National Monument Park which has three natural arches all located within a couple miles of each other. The only other place in the world where such a marvel can be found is China.
The three bridges in the park are named Kachina, Owachomo, and Sipapu (the largest), which are all Hopi names. A natural bridge is formed by erosion from water flowing in the stream bed of the canyon. During periods of flash floods the streams wash against the rock walls and in time erodes the stone until the new stream bed then flows underneath the newly formed bridge. Eventually, as erosion and gravity enlarge the bridge’s opening, the bridge collapses under its own weight. There is evidence of at least two collapsed natural bridges within the park.
Here are a few photos from my time in the park which happened to be the third “rain day” that I’ve had since leaving home on May 13, 2015 which is a marvel unto itself!
The Park is located on Highway 95 and was designated a National Monument by President Roosevelt in 1908, making it accessible to anyone who wanted to come and see the amazing wonders of Nature. It’s a haven for hikers!
Owachomo is the oldest and the most delicate of the Natural Bridges located at the Natural Bridges National Memorial Park on Highway 95. The river that formed the bridge has long since changed its course and now flows many miles away from hereI love that way this rock has been formed over time
And here are a few more photos of my ride from Hanksville to Moab, Utah by way of the Scenic Byway (Highway 95) and Highway 191.
I love the way the road winds through the canyon – it made for an awesome ride!
One of the many beautiful vistas found on Highway 95, a Scenic Byway in Southern Utah
Beautiful wildflowers found on my rideChurch Rock is quite amazing in that it stands alone in a field – It makes you wonder how it ended up there in the first placeThe wind and rain continue to smooth out the many rock formations that are found in Utah
Wilsons Arch is south of Moab on Route 119 and just one of the many natural arches that Nature has carved out of the stoneSuch an incredible array of unique formations can be found in Southern Utah
ATVs can be rented at a number of locations in Moab, Utah and is a great way to check out the area – rock climbing with 4 wheelers is very popularLocal artEnjoying one of the many open air restaurants in Moab, Utah after a great day of touring the area
There was so much to see and do in Utah that I’ll have one more post from the area before moving on. Stay tuned for the final episode which will include some awesome photos from my visit to Arches National Park and a video from my ride along the Colorado River. Until then, go with the flow…it’s easier to paddle in that direction.
Bonnie St Julien provides personal and leadership development coaching and mentoring, to support individuals who aspire to make a positive and meaningful difference in who they are, in what they do, and how they do it.
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Utah quite impressive……been looking at your Blog at lot since last night and it is wonderful how we get to visit along with you! Nice blog…..wonderful pictures and indeed a wonderful dream come true for you!!
Utah quite impressive……been looking at your Blog at lot since last night and it is wonderful how we get to visit along with you! Nice blog…..wonderful pictures and indeed a wonderful dream come true for you!!
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