Moab

Had planned on spending some more time in the New Mexico area but had a good friend of mine, Kurt, who was going to be in Moab with his wife for a week so I cut New Mexico short and headed back to the north.  We both love to take pictures so I couldn't pass up the opportunity to hang out with him for a few days. Kurt is an outstanding photographer and I always seem to learn something from him when we're out shooting.    We were both in Moab at this same time last year doing a motorcycle trip on the White Rim Trail so it's the Second Annual Moab gathering.  Kurt was in his Springer van so were able to camp and had perfect weather while there. Ended up spending three days with Kurt and his wife but I ended up staying in Moab for eight nights total.  Moab and the surrounding area is a photographers paradise. We've now decided that we need to make it an annual event.

Camp outside of town.

Quick drive back into Moab for some coffee with Petey.

One of the highlights of the trip was our hike on the False Kiva Trail in Canyonland National Park.  I had seen pictures of this over the years and had always wanted to do it.  The park service does not advertise it or place it on their maps but won't tell you that you can't go.  We saw one other photographer on the trail and basically had the kiva area to ourselves.

 Kurt in action at the Kiva Cave area and on a hike up Hunter Canyon.

We spent time in Arches and Canyonlands National Park.  After Kurt left for home I ended up camping a few more nights up in Arches National Park and in the Kane Creek area where I also got some riding in over Hurrah Pass and the surrounding area.

Delicate Arch in Arches National Park.

  Riding over Hurrah Pass west of Moab.

More general pics during my stay in Moab.  Beautiful area!