UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

My recent post of 2018 photos caused me to realize that over the last two years almost all my posts of Utah parks have been accompanied by an apology for the smoke and haze from the California wild fires. So, to show some Utah red rocks and what our parks look like without smoke, the attached set is also from our 2018 tour,

Goblin Valley State Park contains hoodoos that are continuing to form. As erosion takes place, the hoodoo emerges, soft at first and then it hardens. Bryce Canyon is the prime example of the hardened hoodoos. Goblin Valley is the door way to the San Rafael Swell. It is also a wonderful dark sky venue.

We arrived around noon, but fortunately the overcast prevented the harsh light usually present at that time. I only had time to take shots from the main parking area, turning to different points of the compass to catalog the views.

Comments and suggestions are welcome.

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Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

Nice set!

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

That was fast, Bill, thanks.

Vector

Very nice!

NMGal Loc: NE NM

Interesting formations.

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

Thanks for looking and commenting.

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

According to the web site, Bryce and Goblin Valley are the only two sites still producing them, Barbara.

Umnak Loc: Mount Vernon, Wa.

These are fantastic Mike!! I really appreciate the scale and scope you give with these beautiful shots!! I hope that last one is hanging up already!!
Rob

kpmac Loc: Ragley, La

Outstanding, Mike. Great set.

Curmudgeon Loc: SE Arizona

Just what we've come to expect from you. Great set

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

Thanks, Rob, the problems with Panos is scale. I appreciate your kind words.

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

You are very generous, Ken. Thanks.

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

I appreciate those kind words, Jack.

vcmestimator Loc: Yuba City, CA

Beautiful

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

Thanks for taking the time to look and comment.