Salt Lake City, Moab
Jan 18, 2022 10:55:18 #
Jan 18, 2022 11:51:06 #
Having been to those parts several time, I can second your advice. Stating the obvious, drink plenty water while there.
47greyfox wrote:
The corridor from Moab and Zion south to Monument Park will keep your shutter finger as busy as you like. I’m going to Moab for a workshop in March. Since I’m arriving 2 days early, I needed additional hotel nights. Their prices have gone up steadily for the last six months. Book now, if you haven’t already, or tell your credit card to take a deep breath. And lastly, are you driving? If so, and I-70 is on your route, be aware and watchful of weather conditions. March can be wild.
Jan 18, 2022 11:57:56 #
JFCoupe
Loc: Kent, Washington
In the SLC area, Temple Square is a an area to see. Near the Univ of Utah, the Red Rock Gardens are a great spot and also provides a wide angle view of the whole SLC valley. Check to see if the visitor center at the copper mine SW of SLC is open. It is amazing how big the copper pit is. It will still be winter in Little Cottonwood Canyon but the gondola at Snowbird is another good outing on a clear day.
Jan 18, 2022 12:32:35 #
Jan 18, 2022 12:44:32 #
crapshooter
Loc: Fox, Alaska
Watch Matt's Offroad Recovery on You Tube, you'll see a lot of that Country that tourists don't usually travel, but you will need four wheel drive vehicle.
Jan 18, 2022 13:12:14 #
Two other area that you might consider that are less crowded that the National Parks are San Rafael Swell area west of Green River and Nine Mile Canyon which is noted for its prehistoric rock and pioneer history. Guidebooks are available for both these areas in local museums and bookstores. Also avalable from the author directly.
Jan 18, 2022 15:00:40 #
salt Lake’s Antelope Island is accessible from I-15 about 20 minutes north of SLC. Lots of free-roaming wild critters including buffalo. Lots of photo opportunities. Dress warm.
Jan 18, 2022 16:05:26 #
billnikon wrote:
You must see Bryce Canyon, consider taking the horse ride trip into the canyon or just walk the famous rim walk.
Such beautiful, dazzling shots
Jan 18, 2022 16:17:10 #
I've been there several times, and my number one guide has been "Hiking the Southwest's Canyon Country," by Sandra Hinchman. Don't let that "Hiking" word put you off. She does describe many hikes, some several days hip deep in water, but she also describes drives and mini-hikes and tiny walks. She seems to have been everywhere in that part of the country. In my experience, she is never wrong, although it is a bit outdated. Check Amazon for a newer edition.
Jan 18, 2022 16:23:46 #
Cany143
Loc: SE Utah
In late March, Moab will have a great many (10,000 or more, and that's no joke) free-range critters foraging up and down Main Street. If you enjoy street photography --and found the cast of characters in the bar scene in the original Star Wars movie photogenic--, you'll think you'd died and gone to...... New York City on New Year's Eve.
But there's lots of nice red (and orange, and tan, and green, and yellow, and blue, and black) rock to see/photograph in the area, too. So there's that.
But there's lots of nice red (and orange, and tan, and green, and yellow, and blue, and black) rock to see/photograph in the area, too. So there's that.
Jan 18, 2022 19:50:54 #
OremJohn44
Loc: Orem, Utah
Goblin Valley Utah State Park is close to Moab and has terrific scenery. Fun to photograph.
Jan 18, 2022 20:49:28 #
Drive both up and down the river. Also south of Moab into Canyonlands from the east see and hike the Needles area. Mesa Arch at sunrise. Takes about 45 minutes to get there from Moab- usually quite a few photographers. It was 16 when we were there so only 2 +us. Up river, go to Fisher but might as well turn around at the bridge over the River. Going down, as far as your guts will take you. :>)
Jan 19, 2022 15:01:23 #
brucebc
Loc: Tooele, Utah
jerryc41 wrote:
How about the salt flats. We were there in 1980. Lots of salt. Very flat.
There is nothing there unless they are racing. A park sign with a bunch of stickers on it and that's it. Park City is only 25 miles.
Jan 19, 2022 15:29:34 #
OremJohn44 wrote:
Goblin Valley Utah State Park is close to Moab and has terrific scenery. Fun to photograph.
It is a fun place, but it is close only in western terms: about 100 miles and one hour 40 minutes per Google Maps, and the only place to stay that I know of is a camp ground that, in my limited experience - three trips - is always full.
Jan 20, 2022 08:28:44 #
photoed wrote:
Two other area that you might consider that are less crowded that the National Parks are San Rafael Swell area west of Green River and Nine Mile Canyon which is noted for its prehistoric rock and pioneer history. Guidebooks are available for both these areas in local museums and bookstores. Also avalable from the author directly.
We came down I-15 from Salt Lake and got on I-70 at Salina. I-70 to Green River is one of my favorite drives. Spotted Wolf viewing area is a great photo -op. Walk out on the peninsula if you dare. If going to Moab from I-70, maps suggest you take 191. I suggest 128. I posted a few images from 128 in a post. And don't miss America's Sphinx on I-70.
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