Saturday, May 17, 2008
Kolob Canyons
Not far from our campground in Hurricane Utah was the Kolob Canyons so we took advantage of the beautiful sunny day to explore the area. We were amazed at the beauty of the area, so peaceful there and lots and lots of blooming wildflowers and even cactus blooming!!
Tilted Layers
The Colorado Plateau is famous for Horizontal rock layers. Why are they here? They are a clue to understanding the geologic forces that create Kolob Canyons. From the tilt of the Sandstone layers you can get an inkling of the folding that occurred before the uplift of the Colorado Plateau.When deeply buried, this part of today's plateau was compressed and bent into large fold. Movement along the Hurricane fault raised the Colorado Plateau. The large fold was uplifted and exposed to erosion. The West half of the fold wore away. Part of the East half is exposed as the tilted layers before you.
The Colorado Plateau is famous for Horizontal rock layers. Why are they here? They are a clue to understanding the geologic forces that create Kolob Canyons. From the tilt of the Sandstone layers you can get an inkling of the folding that occurred before the uplift of the Colorado Plateau.When deeply buried, this part of today's plateau was compressed and bent into large fold. Movement along the Hurricane fault raised the Colorado Plateau. The large fold was uplifted and exposed to erosion. The West half of the fold wore away. Part of the East half is exposed as the tilted layers before you.
Jenny at the Timber Creek lookout
Jenny enjoying the peacefulness and beauty of the Kolob Canyon
Dan up on the Timber Creek lookout
Can you see where the waterfalls have been?
Timber Creek Overlook
Beautiful views of the Timber creek, Kolob Terrace and Pine Valley Mountains
Beautiful views of the Timber creek, Kolob Terrace and Pine Valley Mountains
Find the Hanging Valley
The tracks give it away. Dark mineral stains in the opposite wall indicate an occasional waterfall that pours over the cliff after heavy storms. Waterfall tracks can also indicate that a hanging valley lies above them.
You can see this pattern throughout Kolob Canyon and Zion Canyon. Look for telltale tracks of a high waterfall that mark the lip of a hanging Valley
The tracks give it away. Dark mineral stains in the opposite wall indicate an occasional waterfall that pours over the cliff after heavy storms. Waterfall tracks can also indicate that a hanging valley lies above them.
You can see this pattern throughout Kolob Canyon and Zion Canyon. Look for telltale tracks of a high waterfall that mark the lip of a hanging Valley
Not sure what this flower is but reminds me of a Sweetpea
I liked the rock formations here, this was in an area just over by Hurricane Utah 
Friday, May 16, 2008
Prickly Pear Cactus blooming in the Kolob Canyons
Rocking Horse Arch at Hurricane Utah
Monday, May 12, 2008
Zion National Park
Entrance to the Zion National Park, we purchased our annual Pass for $80 to get us into all the National Parks. We love the Zion area the rock formations of Sandstone and color are breathtaking!! We enjoyed the ride's on the shuttle buses to the different areas. Alot of climbing and hiking here and people from around the world come here to absorb the beautiful scenery created by water.
