Rock Art Escalante Utah

Petroglyphs (rock engravings) are scattered through-out Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument.

 The Ancient People were very industrious with the carving below. Any one can interpret the story, but we'll never know what the artist (or artists) wanted to convey. This panel can be found in the mouth of Neon Canyon, Escalante, Utah.

This pictrogragh (rock art that is drawn or painted on rock face), can be 

found off Highway 12, NE of the Bridge where Calf Creek and Escalante River converge.

Got to hand it to the Ancient People: they were here before us.

Winners Escalante Canyons Art Festival 2012

Great turn-out and participation for 2012 Escalante Canyons Art Festival and Plein Air competition.

See some of the winning paintings:

outdoorpainter.com/awards/9th-annual-in-escalante-canyons-colorado.html

If you were not fortunate enough to purchase a painting, you can always take your own memorable picture.
Spectacular sunsets and sunrises are common in November and through-out the winter months.

Snow on Boulder Mtn Utah

Ominous clouds heading South on Highway 24

Brought snow to Boulder Mountain Oct 12th

Fall Colors Escalante, Utah

Time to see the spectacle of colors happening in Escalante. Least you forget, Escalante and Boulder Utah has stunning red and golden Aspens & yellow Cottonwoods. On the Great Western Trail, Horse Lake.

Joe's Reservoir up Barker Lakes

Hurry, the leaves won't wait. Great Western Trail.

Farmers Market Escalante Utah

Last day for Escalante's Farmers Market (for 2012 season)

Saturday September 29th

100 East and Main St.

Inner Artists at Escalante, Utah

Escalante Canyons Art Festival's Artist-in-Residence, Nancy Lewis, led 

"Getting in Touch with your Inner Artist" 3-hour art class.

Ah, to be young again.

                                     Harriet Priska showing off her artwork.

Third Cutting Escalante Utah

                                                               
Alfa farmers cutting their 3rd crop as new construction, a house, is being erected.

New Look Escalante Utah

New Escalante banners are peppered along Main street, thanks to Envision Escalante, Boulder & Escalante Chamber of Commerce, and Circle D. 

Rain & Rainbows Escalante Utah

These swelling Cumulus clouds have brought rain

and rainbows.

Datura Flowering Escalante Utah

Datura in bloom all around town. You can see a honey bee
inside the flower.

Spotty Rain Escalante Utah

 After yesterday's steady morning rainfall, we're receiving spotty showers today.

New Grocery Store Escalante Utah

On main street in Escalante Utah

Hours are varied. Look for open front door.

Wagon Covered Arch/Bridge Escalante Utah

Wagon Covered Arch

This sweet bridge/arch is off Cedar Mesa Road, about 5 miles after Center Street turns into gravel in Escalante, Ut.
We rode our Mtn bikes to the other arch on Cedar Mesa Road, a white wind-blown sandstone arch called Cedar Mesa Arch. Want to see more of Escalante's arches? Check out the chamber's videos for "Arches in Escalante Utah area."

Beautiful Blog Escalante Utah

WE are fortunate to have an elegant heartfelt blogger, Jana Richman, living here in Escalante, Utah. Click on Jana Richman Blog She'll share her world intimately and you'll understand why Jana lives in our transit but beautiful world.

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.

Want to see more photos and information about slot canyons in Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument? Check out this site: Escalante National Monument Sights

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?

Want to see more early spring wildflowers?
Wildflowers Cottonwood Road Escalante Ut

Thai Buddhist Monks in Escalante Utah

Buddhist Monks visit Escalante, Utah April 10, 2012.

Photo submitted by Vickie Wren

Serenity Natural Bridge Escalante Utah

Serenity Arch in Calf Canyon off Alvey Wash road. For more arches in Escalante see our "videos" category on Escalante Boulder Chamber of Commerce website.

East side of Escalante Utah

Sun setting on eastern mesas in Escalante, Utah April 11 2012.

Spring Full Moon Escalante Utah

This spring full moon is huge!

Escalante River Utah 4-3-12

We wore the wrong shoes to hike down Escalante Canyon yesterday. The river is ready for Alpaca rafts that can float on 2CC of water.

Letter to Escalante Chamber

This little girl chose to do her state report on Escalante UTAH. Thanks Sue Moiser for sending her the Chamber information.

Windy and Warm

Warmed up today despite the constant winds. Trail running up Alvey Wash.

Apricot Blooms

The Apricot trees in Escalante are blooming. Don't know how much longer the flowers can hang on, as it is gusty and temperatures are dropping tomorrow.

Wearing Shorts Escalante, Utah

Mountain biking down Alvey Wash Road today. Warm enough to wear shorts.

Spring is Here!

Spring is starting!  Some of the willow trees in town are showing green and the daffodils are coming up in front of the post office. 

Hole in the Rock Road is in good condition.  Spooky & Peekaboo slot canyons may be a bit muddy in some areas.  The Visitor Center will have up to date information  435-826-5499.

The weather for the next couple of days looks great for a visit to Escalante and Boulder.  Escalante will be 70ish degrees Friday and Saturday.  Sunday, the temp drops about 20 degrees, so pack and plan your time accordingly.  Weather is scheduled to peak up nicely on Tuesday back up to 70ish, 1st week of April.

Come visit this slick rock paradise!