Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly Escalante Utah

Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly
They have arrived in Escalante, Ut,
looking for Milk Weed but
feeding on Mule's Ear Rough.

  

Social Solar Eclipse Escalante Ut

We donned our special glasses to watch the annular solar eclipse on Spencer Flats in Escalante, Utah.

Another way we watched the eclipse's progression was through binocular lens that were reflected on white paper.

The Ring of Fire. 

Escalante Canyon Ruins Utah

Ruins or granaries in Escalante Canyon before Sand Creek confluence.

Spooky Slot Canyon Escalante Utah

Peek-a-Boo and Spooky slot canyons are the most popular slot (you can touch both sides) canyons in the Escalante & Boulder Utah area. These two canyons are a must to explore before finding other sites to tour. Photo by Mark Saunto April 25, 2012.

Maverick Bridge Escalante Utah

Be sure to visit Maverick Arch/Bridge while hiking to Phipps Arch in Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument. It's a great place to have lunch in the shade before scrambling up to the monolith Phipps Arch.

Favorite Indian Paint Brush

Indian Paint Brush flowers are splattered all over the desert in Escalante and Boulder, Utah.

The red blooms are able to flourish in the cradle of rocks.

While cloud covers the sun, Indian Paint Brush pops out. Which photo is your favorite?

Thai Buddhist Monks in Escalante Utah

Buddhist Monks visit Escalante, Utah April 10, 2012.

Photo submitted by Vickie Wren