Route 66 in the Snow

On my way on Route 66, the winter storm caught up with me and I wasn't able to make it to Flagstaff, AZ as planned. Instead, I stayed in a small town along the old, historic Route 66 and let the snow blow over. . N70 9330 bib © Copyright 2020, All rights reserved . Do not copy or otherwise reuse my photos. See TOS on how to link back to a photo. Contact me if you want a print or e-copy.

Canyons -- this time free of fog & clouds. An amazing landscape even if it isn't breaking any records in terms of length or depth. And IMO the snow adds to this scenery as it better highlights the rough cliffs instead of the all-red scene you will have in summer. . Here are some more photos from this WINTERTRIP into the desert south-west . G7x IMG 6851 bib © Copyright 2020, All rights reserved . Do not copy or otherwise reuse my photos. See TOS on how to link back to a photo. Contact me if you want a print or e-copy.

This gives you an impression of how it could look like you could . Here are some more photos from this WINTERTRIP into the desert south-west . bb © Copyright 2020, All rights reserved . Do not copy or otherwise reuse my photos. See TOS on how to link back to a photo. Contact me if you want a print or e-copy.

A gaping hole in the fog allowed a glimpse of the main attraction -- see the actual Grand Canyon !! . Here are some more photos from this WINTERTRIP into the desert south-west . N70 9371 bib © Copyright 2020, All rights reserved . Do not copy or otherwise reuse my photos. See TOS on how to link back to a photo. Contact me if you want a print or e-copy.

The visitor center offered protection from the icy winds that roamed the valley that morning. . Here are some more photos from this WINTERTRIP into the desert south-west . G7x IMG 6784 bib © Copyright 2020, All rights reserved . Do not copy or otherwise reuse my photos. See TOS on how to link back to a photo. Contact me if you want a print or e-copy.

Be careful what you wish for -- my wish was for snow. But that comes with a whole lot of clouds & fog. Much more snow than the winter panorama win wikipedia : en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Monument_valley_panorama.jpg . Here are some more photos from this WINTERTRIP into the desert south-west . G7x IMG 6781 bib © Copyright 2020, All rights reserved . Do not copy or otherwise reuse my photos. See TOS on how to link back to a photo. Contact me if you want a print or e-copy.

It was not all snowy & gray -- here see a sunny roadtrip. . Here are some more photos from this WINTERTRIP into the desert south-west . SHORTCUT ZION 2x © Copyright 2020, All rights reserved . Do not copy or otherwise reuse my photos. See TOS on how to link back to a photo. Contact me if you want a print or e-copy.

This area combines the features you can see in Monument Valley with the canyon walls found further down stream. Unlike other places, this road I had nearly all for myself. and finally weather cooperated from sunrise to sunset. . Here are some more photos from this WINTERTRIP into the desert south-west . G7x IMG 6820 bib © Copyright 2020, All rights reserved . Do not copy or otherwise reuse my photos. See TOS on how to link back to a photo. Contact me if you want a print or e-copy.

Transportation frozen in a winter wonderland. With this weather, a HOT COCO would have been nice !! . Here are some more photos from this WINTERTRIP into the desert south-west . N70 9357 bib © Copyright 2020, All rights reserved . Do not copy or otherwise reuse my photos. See TOS on how to link back to a photo. Contact me if you want a print or e-copy.

The river itself is just next to the road and you could get your kayak out and cruise down towards Lake Powell (a few hundred miles away). . Here are some more photos from this WINTERTRIP into the desert south-west . 20191229 095555 bib © Copyright 2020, All rights reserved . Do not copy or otherwise reuse my photos. See TOS on how to link back to a photo. Contact me if you want a print or e-copy.

As you can see, this view is very popular and I wonder how crowded it will be in summer. . Here are some more photos from this WINTERTRIP into the desert south-west . G7x IMG 6950 bib © Copyright 2020, All rights reserved . Do not copy or otherwise reuse my photos. See TOS on how to link back to a photo. Contact me if you want a print or e-copy.

This view is very iconic in summer. Now in winter I find it even more attractive with snow adding contrast to the otherwise red-on-red landscape. Traveling the scenic route is much more challenging at the moment with a mix of snow & ice and slush and muddy sand. My little 2WD would not have been able to make that trip. . Here are some more photos from this WINTERTRIP into the desert south-west . N70 9506 bib © Copyright 2020, All rights reserved . Do not copy or otherwise reuse my photos. See TOS on how to link back to a photo. Contact me if you want a print or e-copy.

In summer it is easier to hike up there. In winter daylight time is short and the round trip requires 4 hours of hiking. You have to leave at noon to make it back during daylight. This time I was too late. . Here are some more photos from this WINTERTRIP into the desert south-west . N70 9456 bib © Copyright 2020, All rights reserved . Do not copy or otherwise reuse my photos. See TOS on how to link back to a photo. Contact me if you want a print or e-copy.

Up in ARCHES N.P., you get a great panoramic view, including the nearby La Sal Mountains. If you have time, wait till sun is low and enjoy how the light hits the various west-pointing cliffs. . Here are some more photos from this WINTERTRIP into the desert south-west . G7x IMG 6885 bib © Copyright 2020, All rights reserved . Do not copy or otherwise reuse my photos. See TOS on how to link back to a photo. Contact me if you want a print or e-copy.

December 31st after sunset, this cascade of lights traveled across the rocky desert. It was a group of (asian) students using their iPhones to light their way back to the parking lot. . Here are some more photos from this WINTERTRIP into the desert south-west . N70 9766 bib © Copyright 2020, All rights reserved . Do not copy or otherwise reuse my photos. See TOS on how to link back to a photo. Contact me if you want a print or e-copy.

Lake Powell and the Glen Canyon Dam form the 2nd largest reservoir in the US. The Hoover Dam & Lake Mead are more famous because they are ranked #1. Hoover dam is higher (726 ft to Glen Canyon Dam's 583 ft above the river) Glen Canyon is wider (1560 ft to Hoover Dam's 1244 ft) Hoover Dam's relative proximity to Las Vegas may also help to get more tourist visitors. . Here are some more photos from this WINTERTRIP into the desert south-west . G7x IMG 7088 bib © Copyright 2020, All rights reserved . Do not copy or otherwise reuse my photos. See TOS on how to link back to a photo. Contact me if you want a print or e-copy.

This view of Monument Valley is famous and impressive and many photographers have captured the scene. However did you notice what is different on the image shown on the sign ? Did you notice the shadow ?! The timing & weather must be just right to align the setting sun to cast that shadow. . Here are some more photos from this WINTERTRIP into the desert south-west . G7x IMG 6976 bib © Copyright 2020, All rights reserved . Do not copy or otherwise reuse my photos. See TOS on how to link back to a photo. Contact me if you want a print or e-copy.