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Looking into the mouth of Natural Bridge Canyon
After leaving hell, oops I mean Furnace Creek, we attended an afternoon guided Ranger walk into Natural Bridge Canyon to learn more about the geology of Death Valley.
After leaving hell, oops I mean Furnace Creek, we attended an afternoon guided Ranger walk into Natural Bridge Canyon to learn more about the geology of Death Valley.
Had you ever met Ranger Bob before this trip (during your years as a ranger)? That's a lot of diverse geologic information to have to know and remember!
ReplyDeleteTerrific post, Gaelyn! And your photos really capture the feel of the place as I remember it. Always enjoy the information you include!
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I am loving getting to know this area better. I think many people would just picture it as a desolate area, but there is so many amazing things going on there!
ReplyDeleteRanger Bob's life sounds interesting. Two amazing places to work.
I do LOVE your posts my friend. You have the most terrific information to add to your wonderful photographs.
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed the tour of Natural Bridge Canyon. Your photos are beautiful and it's interesting to learn how the valley was formed.
ReplyDeleteIt's like National Geographic photography, very beautiful!
ReplyDeleteGreat post about an interesting place. I like your "Gneiss old rock". There are a lot of interesting rock in that park.
ReplyDeleteGaelyn: Love the post and the bridge. I could have used that rock on a what is it and only you would have gotten it.
ReplyDeleteWow great info Gaelyn!
ReplyDeleteSo maybe you can help me out here..We only have time to visit one of these places and it will be the second week of December..Yosemite or Death Valley..
which one?
Alluvial fans are cool. I used to spend a lot of time in these places finding desert tortoises. They represent fresh soil to walk upon. Rich in nutrients, they bring life to the world.
ReplyDeleteMagic scenery.
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Once again great phtos and post. I'm interested to see what your answer to Dawn will be Yosemite or Death Valley???
ReplyDeleteGreat geological tour, Gaelyn. The photos of Natural Bridge are awesome!
ReplyDeleteLove traveling with you. How is the "dial up" doing. Changed by blog to two posts on a page, will that help? Less to download. If one is best, can do that.
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Great informative post!
ReplyDeleteLovely shots too.
I think that it is so cool that you really get into the background of a place so deep. Great pictures and explanations.
ReplyDeleteThe rugged beauty of this part of the country is amazing. I've traveled some but you've got me itching to go again.... Thank you for the history and knowledge you share here. You are a gem stone that's for sure. Love and Light, Nina P
ReplyDeleteThis is such an amazing place. It barely gets any rain, yet there is life. I am also fascinated with the geology of the area. Another lesson well worth learning.
ReplyDeleteWow - no wonder it looks so dry, and is called Death Valley.
ReplyDeleteGreat shots.
The name itself is scary. Thanks for the virtual tour in the comfort of my sweater;) Is it still extremely hot there during the "winter" months?
ReplyDeleteYou visit so many interesting places. And I love your photos as well, as they help us life your experiences.
ReplyDeleteSuch an interesting post. The shots are all so good and also very informative narrative.
ReplyDeleteRanger Bob sounds like a kindred spirit.
ReplyDeleteGreat info on the geology of the area.
I've went back and got caught up on your Death Valley visit. Very beautiful and informative! The borax mining story is very interesting. The lives of those miners must have been very difficult. I've heard of the 20 mule teams all my life but never imagined what the reality of driving one would be like. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWow. This is like National Geographic, only more personal and fun! Love it, Gaelyn.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Joan..I too love learning from your posts..
ReplyDeleteNext time you take the walk to Natural Bridge, be sure to go a few hundred yards further. When the canyon ends in a box canyon, look around and you will see the surface of the Turtleback fault. You can lay your hands right on the fault plane! It's a great place
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