Take a Hike ....

Folks,

We took the Fiery Furnace hiking tour in Arches National Park yesterday.

I have to admit that as exciting as rock art is to me, arches just don't do it for me.  So the tour was an interesting side look at the desert ecosystem and the processes at work in arch formation.  It was warm here yesterday - 72F and sunny - a great day.

The mission statement posted at the Visitors Center at the entrance to the park promises, 'extraordinary arches and awe-inspiring landscapes' - oddly enough the same mission statement as the Moab Brewery where indeed many extraordinary arches and awe-inspiring landscapes have been sighted.

I was shooting hand held on the hike so I managed to capture some of the typical desert topography here against the backdrop of the LaSal Mountains and Entrada Sandstone.  

I managed to capture some of the wildlife - it wasn't easy - yet, as I approached up wind the animals seemed to freeze, become almost statuesque, frozen if you will.

The raven-crow beasts were out in force, so the quickening has started so I can only assume that something is eminent - they are gathering for the kill - they know I leave soon - they must act quickly - stay posted.

Today is Moab Town day - we are going to 'do the town' - I'll be covering from a photo point of view so it promises to be interesting .... a strange mix of  pioneer stock, cowboy real, hippie throwback, extreme sporter skateboarder/mountain biker recent arrivals and alternative lifestylers.  Something will give and I think the raven-crow beasts know this - it could be today ...

To quote verse 161 of the Krome Koan, 'Finish your beer. There are sober people in China.'

Phil