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Thursday, March 5, 2026

Early March

 We stopped at Moonflower Canyon Recreation Area in Moab on our way back from Monticello. Park near the CO River West of Moab. Large cottonwoods, a nice canyon, and river views on the way there. Some petroglyphs although half of them were vandalized as they are close to the road.











You don't see a lot of tropical fish in CO or UT. These were in what I think is a salt water tank at the eye doctors. Reminded me of diving.









Western Museum: In Grand Jct. Nice pottery exhibit with 800+ year old pottery on one side of the room and new traditional pottery on the other side. There was a small area of petroglyphs that were interesting. Also some Grand Junction history.










Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Chesler Park Loop - Canyonlands Needles

 Chesler Park Loop trail at Canyonlands Needles. Eleven miles of changing views. Mushroom rocks, sandstone spires, caves, and long slots through the rock to walk on. Lots of fast moving small lizards cruising around. There are some nice backpacking camp sites in this area. Sunny and about 50-60. Perfect.






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Cave Springs: