(nr Wellington UT) A friend told me about this BLM site. A photographer discovered the place in 1899, and thought it contained petrified tree stumps; hence the name. It sounded like an interesting place, so off I went to find it. Buried Forest – Trail Geologists have identified them as concretions, which are hardened mud-balls […]
(nr Mt Carmel Jct UT) I took a short 1 1/2 mile round trip hike to get a closer look at Diana’s Throne; a well known landmark in the area. The trail began close to the highway. Luckily, someone told me where to pull off because it wasn’t signed. Diana’s Throne Most of the way […]
(nr Kanab UT) Kanab Canyon (also called Angel Canyon) was more interesting than I expected. Plenty of expansive views with jagged shapes and elevations. I walked around a bit, and got all these photos from the gravel roadway. Kanab Canyon There were rugged rock formations, tall cliffs, myriad colors, textured surfaces and a muddy creek. […]