For National Parks Fans...

I have two more National Parks to talk about, both from my recent trip. The first is Black Canyon of the Gunnison, and the second is Mesa Verde. Both in Colorado, both parks we visited on the way home from Pike's Peak. Because, heck, if you're going to drive all the way from California to Colorado, you might as well get a good sampling of what Colorado has to offer.

Here are a couple of small samples of these parks.

Also, because there are only just so many vacation photo blogs I want to write (and even that may be more than you want to read) I'll throw in a couple of miscellaneous shots that I really felt were worth sharing. They're not specific park destinations. Just spectacular things we saw along the way. Like rays of morning sun over the Colorado River. Or the (confusingly named) Arkansas River in Colorado crowned with lenticular clouds. 

Or a hawk taking flight at Rifle Gap State Park. Or the sun rising over the Hopi Nation in Arizona. 

Rest up from national park photo viewing, because the Panorama Trail at Yosemite is only a couple of weeks away. Weather permitting.

Don't we live in a beautiful world?

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[Nikki-ann]

There truely is some spectacular landscape in the States. One day I will make it there to see it. :)

Thanks for sharing these with us.

[Catherine]

We'll trade! I'll make it to the UK (and not just London this time, but a longer trip) and you'll make it to the US...and we'll each discover what the other lovely place has to offer.

[Patte Tobin Lewis]

I so enjoyed your photos, such spectacular vantage points. Wow. I'm so close but never have ventured to Yosemite or the Grand Canyon. But soon I will. And your dear little mother, what a sweet looking lady. My mom just hit 90 this year and still going strong. I love the blog, thanks for taking me with you.

Patte

I see there is a conference you are involved with coming soon. I hope I can catch it!!

[Catherine]

Glad to know you have plans to get to Yosemite and the Grand Canyon. If you are anywhere nearby, they are so worth it! Let me know what you think.

[Nikki-ann]

Catherine, your on! :)

[Sara]

We live in a beautiful world and you are spectacular at capturing it with both your camera and your words. This is my kind of vacation.

[Catherine]

Thanks, Sara! I can't tell you how nice it is to be hearing from you again.