As I was perusing my iPhoto files, a few just need to be shared on the blog — for no special reason except that they help you get into my desert world. Click on any to enlarge.
(A) Why do people always look over the edge? It’s at least 600 feet down, I think, at this Shafer Trail Overlook. Can’t help myself. Very cool place.
(B) Geology lesson: The wavy rock layer is the Dewey Bridge Member of the Carmel Formation. Old tidal flats, mid-Jurassic. It would seem that Dr Seuss took inspiration from this for all his rock illustrations. Gotta love the Dewey Bridge Member.
(C) Morning Glory Arch, 6th largest natural rock span in USA at 243 feet, is on BLM land a couple of miles outside the park. Since it is forbidden to rope any arch within the park, this one does get regularly climbed. You can see my rappel rope hanging there.
(D) The Fiery Furnace is an area of tightly-packed sandstone fins, tall, mysterious, and inviting. Rangers take tour groups in there twice daily, and adventurous individuals can secure permits to explore on their own after orientation to resource protection issues. In the last month we’ve had two broken ankles in the Furnace, and Law Enforcement put this site in their GPS as an LZ (Landing Zone) for a helicopter in case a medical evacuation becomes necessary. Can you believe a ‘copter can land up there?!?!
Kathryn,
As far back as I can remember, back in our camping days you were always jumping rocks or looking way down deep. There were a few times when Mom almost had a heart attack when you and the three guys were just about to the edge of some of those cliffs out West. They have pics.
Comment by Chris — April 17, 2010 @ 10:18 pm |
not anymore… if i get to close to the edge nowadays….. me testes creep so far up that i start choking!
Comment by john — April 18, 2010 @ 7:11 am |
Well you will be with a professional when you are with Kathryn. She won’t let you get too close!
Comment by Chris — April 18, 2010 @ 1:40 pm |