(North Rim AZ) I finally made it to Grand Canyon-North Rim to see the magnificent views of the big hole. A year and a half ago I came; but, it was not yet open due to snow. Many prefer the north side for the scenery and smaller crowds. That sounded good to me; so, I […]
(Buford WY) Another concentration of interesting rock formations was found at Vedauwoo. It’s a part of the Medicine Bow National Forest-Pole Mountain Recreation Area, with miles of back roads for hiking, rock climbing, mountain biking, picnicking and camping. You probably know how much I like big rocks and boulders. I did some hiking in the […]
(Carlile Jct WY) Devils Tower rises 1,280ft above the Belle Fourche River and can be seen for miles around. It was the first national monument established in 1906. Sacred to natives, and called by them Bear Lodge, or similar names. They have tried to have the name changed, as the current one implies traits opposite […]