Another lazy saturday

Another lazy saturday, from Torrey Utah just west of Capitol Reef National Park. I'll be heading back to the park shortly to do a few quick day hikes, but for now I've been able to process the pictures from Arches/Canyonlands and get them posted. I really like how some of the pictures turned out but many of the others, especially those taken in the hard midday sun, don't really convey the impression you get by being there in person. So crowds and all, this is a recommended visit for anyone who likes that sort of thing.



Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks are next on my itinerary before I head back to San Francisco to meet up with Thomas & Alyssa. Capitol Reef just happens to be on the way and has some classic easy-access sites, so I might as well. I also want to avoid the really popular parks on the weekend, even if it is September, so delaying until Monday seems like a good idea.

While Capitol Reef is named after a prominent feature, which looks a lot like the dome of the Capitol Building, I have a sense that it was so named by the Mormon sensibilities of the area. I must admit that my first impression tended more to the same French Canadian spirit that named the Grand Tetons.