We saw 5 national parks while we were out West, I knew Arches and the Red Cliffs would be spectacular but Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
was truly breathtaking...I have a link at the end to read more but I have pasted this paragraph from the link which perfectly describes this unexpected beauty.
Deep, Steep and Narrow
Big enough to be overwhelming, still intimate enough to feel the pulse of time, Black Canyon of the Gunnison exposes you to some of the steepest cliffs, oldest rock, and craggiest spires in North America. With two million years to work, the Gunnison River, along with the forces of weathering, has sculpted this vertical wilderness of rock, water, and sky.
My pictures actually turned out pretty good and were able to capture the grandeur.
Amazing ans awesome! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteSpectacular! And your photos turned out well
ReplyDeleteCrikey ..... how beautiful is that?? AND the photos are great. Mum's going to read more about that National park. Thanks Madi .... for letting your Mom take over your blog for a bit. My Mum wants to do the same but I'm having trouble fitting her in.
ReplyDeleteDid your Mom shut the shades so the hots stayed out?? Oh and Madi could you tell your Mom that YES we did have a no. 5 cake tin. All the girls have had a number cake on their birthdays until this year. Jo turns 10 and Mum said when they turn 10 they only get a round cake. Better than no cake at all, aye??
Ooh! The pics remind me so much of a town called Lead in South Dakota...near Deadwood! I love exploring out there!!
ReplyDeleteWow! Absolutely breathtaking!
ReplyDeleteFab photos, and Bertie and I enjoyed reading about the geology in the thoughtfully provided link!
ReplyDeleteCheers, Gail.
WOW! Like a smaller version of the Grand Canyon - such a beautiful place - we are lucky to have so many pretty parks in our country!
ReplyDeleteLove, Teddy
OMD OMC where were you standing to take these photos??? makes my legs hurt, since that is what height does to me. I must say it is truly an awe inspiring canyon.. wow
ReplyDeleteThose pictures are just awesome. Must have been great to see all that. Just gorgeous. Madi, we have the hots here too. You all have a really nice day.
ReplyDeleteHari OM
ReplyDeleteOH my, what rugged "gorge-us-ness"!!! Mum did well wit those shots and the reading is fascinating. Stay cool babe. Hugs and whiskeries, YAM-aunty xxx
Could stand and look at the canyon all day.
ReplyDeleteLovely photos of a beautiful place.
ReplyDeleteThose are some breathtaking views! Wow!
ReplyDeleteSuch an amazing place! Keep plenty cool pretty Madi!
ReplyDeleteWe love the pictures deep dark canyon...and the river at the bottom...WOW!!
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Jakey & Arty
oh my your photos are incredible!! xoxo catchatwithcarenandcody
ReplyDeleteWe do have some beautifully spectacular parks out here in the west! Too bad T3 didn't get to go see it with you!
ReplyDeleteYour Pals,
Murphy & Stanley
Spectacular photos! What a wonderful place to go for vacation.
ReplyDeleteJust looking at those beautiful photos gives mom the willeys!!
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Hazel & Mabel
Oh yes, indeed, your photos are gorgeous. What a beautiful place!!! So many wonders to see in our own country!
ReplyDeleteMadi, we have ALL the shades down here to keep those horrible heats out too.
Woos - Lightning and Misty
What a beautiful place. Thanks for sharing it with us.
ReplyDeleteSuch amazing scenery. And your parents got to see it up close too!
ReplyDeleteWow! What beauty! Thanks for sharing with us.
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful! I just love it out west and really hope to spend more time out there! Your pictures are amazing!
ReplyDeleteOMD, You gots to keep your Moms on the ball gurl! I thinks she deserves 10 DEMERITS for not pullin' the shade down! sigh.....on the bright side, those pics of your peeps VaCa are FABulous!!!!! I bets my bark would travel furevvvvvvers there! hehehehe
ReplyDeleteKisses,
Ruby ♥
These are amazing places.
ReplyDeleteWe got the hots here too, and the humidities! That is a beautiful place... I love mountains!
ReplyDeleteMade, beautiful pictures...beautifully taken and thank you truly for sharing with us. XXX
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful and to think its Mother Nature that;s formed it! She's one clever peep
ReplyDeleteLoves and licky kisses
Princess Leah xxx