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Various locations around Arizona outside of National Monuments and Parks |
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A photo journal of Nature Ali's Southwest National Parks and Colorado Plateau Adventure MOJAVE NATIONAL PRESERVE GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK - south rim COLORADO - Hwy 160 PIKE'S PEAK REGION GARDEN OF THE GODS GREAT SAND DUNES NATIONAL PARK MESA VERDE NATIONAL PARK CANYON DE CHELLY NATIONAL MONUMENT ARIZONA GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK - north rim ZION NATIONAL PARK WILDLIFE DIARY |
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I entered Arizona along Interstate 40 and headed up to the Grand Canyon via US 180 (Hwy 64) and then headed east on Hwy 64 through the Navajo Nation. On my way back after visiting my son and daughter-in-law, I visited the north rim of the Grand Canyon, via US 89A. The Vermilion Cliffs is one of the locations the Condor recovery program has released condors. Hundreds of ravens were mobbing the six condors I saw there. All told I saw 16 condors during my trip, 9 at Bright Angel in Grand Canyon, 1 on the Eastern side of the South Rim and 6 at Vermilion Cliffs. I enjoyed meeting many Navajo on my trip but found it annoying that every scenic vista was blocked by vendors selling trinkets (I couldn't afford to buy from them all, but I really wanted to support them). The Navajo and Hopi Nations are beautiful places that have not been too despoiled by horrible pollution but it is very evident the Navajo are mostly very poor. I wish there was some way to support them without further damaging these wonderful cultures and lands. |
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 Ocotillo first and last of the Sonoran Desert vegetation for this trip 12 October 2005 |
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 Southwestern Navajo Nation from Grand Canyon south rim 24 October 2005 |
 Cornfield Valley is the northwestern edge of the Navajo Nation 24 October 2005 |
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 Limestone Cliffs in Cornfield Valley 24 October 2005 |
 Navajo Bridge connects Navajo Reservation to Arizona 24 October 2005 |
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 Navajo Bridge connects Navajo Reservation to Arizona 24 October 2005 |
 Colorado River at Marble Canyon 24 October 2005 |
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 Colorado River at Marble Canyon 24 October 2005 |
 The Navajo built little hogans under the rocks 24 October 2005 |
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 Strange monoliths below Marble Cliffs 24 October 2005 |
 Strange monoliths below cliffs of Marble Canyon 24 October 2005 |
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 Cliffs of Marble Canyon 24 October 2005 |
 Vermilion Cliffs National Monument 24 October 2005 |
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 Saw 6 California Condors at Vermilion Cliffs National Monument 24 October 2005 |
 An old working ranch near Vermilion Cliffs National Monument 24 October 2005 |
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 Leaving Grand Canyon Kaibab National Forest 25 October 2005 |
 Juniper / Pinyon Woodland LeFevre Lookout, Kaibab National Forest 25 October 2005 |
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 Utah Juniper LeFevre Lookout, Kaibab National Forest 25 October 2005 |
Northern Arizona Kaibab National Forest 25 October 2005 |
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 View of Shinarump Cliffs and White Cliffs LeFevre Lookout, Kaibab National Forest 25 October 2005 |
 Looking toward northern Arizona and southern Utah LeFevre Lookout, Kaibab National Forest 25 October 2005 |
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All photos by Alison Sheehey © Nature Ali All rights reserved. |
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MOJAVE NATIONAL PRESERVE GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK - south rim COLORADO - Hwy 160 PIKE'S PEAK REGION GARDEN OF THE GODS GREAT SAND DUNES NATIONAL PARK MESA VERDE NATIONAL PARK CANYON DE CHELLY NATIONAL MONUMENT ARIZONA GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK - north rim ZION NATIONAL PARK WILDLIFE DIARY |
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OUTSIDE LINKS Official site Navajo Nation Arizona Tourism Kaibab National Forest |
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Nature Alley is dedicated to protecting natural communities wherever they exist. She is involved in many scientific and educational programs, promoting environmental appreciation and ethics. |
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