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John Cody
Photo Date:
11/08/2015
Scotty's Castle.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
04/07/2016
Sunset colors over the desert landscape at the Trona Pinnacles.
John Cody
Photo Date:
11/24/2014
The Devils Golf Course.
John Cody
Photo Date:
11/25/2014
A night shot of Ubehebe Crater in Death Valley National Park.
John Cody
Photo Date:
11/07/2015
Golden Canyon.
Race Jones
Photo Date:
12/01/2014
Arches Rock Nature Trail in Joshua Tree National Park.
Tyson Gillard
Photo Date:
03/24/2016
California fan palms (Washingtonia filifera) in the Fortynine Palms Oasis.
Yelena Sukhanov
Photo Date:
09/11/2015
Views from the Cap Rock Nature Trail.
Halvor Tweto
Photo Date:
05/03/2015
Skull Rock in Joshua Tree National Park.
John Cody
Photo Date:
04/04/2014
An area of the Narrows called "Wall Street."
Tyson Gillard
Photo Date:
03/23/2010
Emerald Pools.
Brandon Katcher
Photo Date:
09/03/2010
Lower Subway.
Tyson Gillard
Photo Date:
03/22/2010
Bryce Canyon and Ampthitheater from Inspiration Point.
Jessica Beauchemin
Photo Date:
04/26/2015
The Fairyland Loop provides an endless array of dramatic views.
Emily Gillard
Photo Date:
03/23/2010
Narrow trail up to Angels Landing in Zion National Park.
Tyson Gillard
Photo Date:
03/22/2010
Bryce Canyon Rim Trail.
Michael Sawiel
Photo Date:
01/30/2016
Alvord Hot Springs.
Tyson Gillard
Photo Date:
11/09/2013
Alvord Desert and Steens Mountain (9,734 ft).
Brent Uhrig
Photo Date:
10/30/2014
The remarkable erosion pattern at The Wave is the result of eolian (wind) cross bedding in the sandstone.
Kathleen Buenviaje
Photo Date:
04/16/2015
Sunrise on Reflection Canyon.
Calvin Perfall
Photo Date:
10/27/2015
Druid Arch, one of the most impressive arches in Utah. Remote, massive, and beefy; just a few words that describe this amazing rock feature.
Denis LeBlanc
Photo Date:
04/18/2015
The False Kiva has become an iconic site of the American Southwest.
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date:
04/04/2014
The Corona Arch and a clear night sky.
Brent Uhrig
Photo Date:
11/11/2014
Valley of the Goblins.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
02/08/2016
Kyle Hot Springs.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
12/22/2015
Trego Hot Springs.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/27/2016
The home and monument of Chief Rolling Thunder Mountain.
Denis LeBlanc
Photo Date:
03/14/2015
Driving White Mounds Road in Valley of Fire is like visiting another planet!
Denis LeBlanc
Photo Date:
03/12/2015
The Fire Wave.
Denis LeBlanc
Photo Date:
02/14/2015
Saguaro National Park is a great place to get an introduction to the Sonoran Desert.
Denis LeBlanc
Photo Date:
02/14/2015
The petroglyphs at Signal Hill are very well preserved and easy to reach.
Denis LeBlanc
Photo Date:
02/07/2015
Cholla cactus and the sunset light on the mountains.
Denis LeBlanc
Photo Date:
02/07/2015
The trail up Arch Canyon is well-marked and a gentle grade.
Denis LeBlanc
Photo Date:
02/08/2015
The abandoned Victoria Mine.