After lazing away my first two days off I decided to take a leisurely ride out of the park and into the adjacent Kaibab National Forest. I have several favorite places.
Guess I needed to get off the pavement.
The Aspen are leafing out and show a neon green against the dark firs and pines.
A few signs of winter still holding out on the northern exposures.
Plus several trees down across the road.
Yet the meadows looked clear for a hike on the Arizona trail.
Eventually, I saw light at the end of the forested tunnel.
And the beginning of a view.
That’s Navajo Mountain in the distance over 100 miles away. And Marble Canyon which formed as the Colorado River carved through the long ago deposited sediments that make up House Rock Valley.
This open, tundra-like overlook is speckled with tiny wildflowers.
Mostly I just sat and absorbed the view.
Eventually it was time to drive back through the forest.
Where I stopped to dance with the Aspen and wrote a story in my head.
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22 comments:
Wow, what an adventure. That view you got up there can keep a person going through some rough times just by bringing it back up in your head.
Great view, Gaelyn! And those early wildflowers are so special. We still have snow above 9000 feet, but the lower areas are looking good for riding and hiking.
Wow, what a beautiful place!!
What a beautiful country you live in Gaelyn. Those aspen look ghostly/surreal. thanks for the ride through the forest and the beautiful view from the overlook. I love your new header. Have a great day. (((hugs))) Jo
Your world is a beautiful place! Thanks for sharing these shots... love the aspen leafing out. They are such a bright, happy green.
Wow! What a beautiful place! Thanks for sharing.
Gaelyn, lovely photos and a gorgeous view. Looks like a great place to hike and you had a nice day too. Just wonderful!
Great scenes in front of you.
Gaelyn, I felt like I was riding with you on your day off. Loved the grand views.
Wow! The views!!! I love this trip.
Such a beautiful place with fantastic views. I love the photo looking up at the trees with the sun just out of shot.
Beautiful area!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
What a lovely dance with the aspens. That view, those flowers and that blue sky - all gorgeous!
Hmmm...I need to move!
Nice collection of pics here. I was surprised to still see snow, though.
what great views!
fantastic shots!
betty xx
The North Rim is a great place to hike.
Yet more fantastic images from your part of the world - stunning as always!
FascinatingPicture
Thanks for the hike..Havent done one of those in a while. I love your relaxing photo...ahhh..
Some special place you're at... both mentally & physically... I envy you ;-)
Great side trip, Gaelyn. Sometimes I wish I could be a bit more adventurous in the Okanogan.
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