tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-44596625161796205942024-03-05T13:21:05.855-07:00The Southwest Through Wide Brown Eyes<center><b>A former East Coaster's travels and adventures in the American Southwest.</b></center>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger323125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4459662516179620594.post-30195188659573507172020-12-15T16:50:00.004-07:002020-12-15T17:44:17.273-07:00Fool’s Gold, a Book Review<p>It's been a very long time since we've been able to travel anywhere, and I've not been inspired to write about past travels. I very much enjoyed doing tourism work at two establishments. However, due to "high school behavior" and lies told to get my job (must have been one heck of a lucrative job, right?), I had to leave those establishments. The people who did that to me, I left them to Karma, and she has done her very best to get me justice. </p><p>Recently though, someone involved, from one of the establishments, did verbally apologize to me, for what was said and done to me. However, the question of, "If it was verified that I was a good employee, and vicious lies were told, why didn't I get my job back?" Something tells me that that would then become a public apology of wrongdoing, and they just couldn't have that.</p><p>Anyway, while at home, or should I say while, "forced into early retirement", I've been doing lots of reading, and enjoying other hobbies. Recently I read a new Old West novel by one of our resident authors, and here it is...</p><p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW_1CuWZ77ETBur6l59cm6XhWA7n3onZFHFWtqKfs_8sLTrO8Ob1goGCL-n_0zjUrb6k2ZWaDt4kyr0yTCjLS0-roJ8epxNYWMjlxcvjA1DGZl355OH2klmUK5ubZOqYJXYhOfyHlZHp-0/s539/Fool%2527s+Gold+Bookcover.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="539" data-original-width="355" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW_1CuWZ77ETBur6l59cm6XhWA7n3onZFHFWtqKfs_8sLTrO8Ob1goGCL-n_0zjUrb6k2ZWaDt4kyr0yTCjLS0-roJ8epxNYWMjlxcvjA1DGZl355OH2klmUK5ubZOqYJXYhOfyHlZHp-0/s320/Fool%2527s+Gold+Bookcover.jpg" /></a></div><br />Opening up the cardboard
packaging, sliding the hard copy book out, I am immediately sent back to my child
to preteen years.<span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The hardcover novel is
reminiscent of books, geared towards younger readers, such as </span><b style="font-size: 12pt;">Black Beauty</b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">, </span><b style="font-size: 12pt;">Gulliver’s Travels</b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">, and </span><b style="font-size: 12pt;">Call
of the Wild</b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Hand illustrated
artwork, upon the cover, draws the reader’s eye in with an enticement of what
is to be discovered within the pages.</span><p></p><p></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Yet, this novel is not
geared towards only the younger reader, but to the lovers of books in
general.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Eric Niven, author of </span><b style="font-size: 12pt;">Fool’s Gold</b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">, has once again published a
Western novel of adventure, gunslingers, greed, and good vs. evil.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">His previous Western novel, </span><b style="font-size: 12pt;">The Reaper</b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">, has drama, action, humor
and what is missing in many novels and movies these days of "instant
gratification"...suspense!!! Several times I was on the edge of my seat
wondering if, main characters, Malcolm and/or Lydia would make it out of a dire
situation.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">With </span><b style="font-size: 12pt;">Fool’s Gold, </b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">action was packed in from the very beginning, and
there I was again, on the edge of my seat and holding my breath till the end of
the scene.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Set in the time of the Civil
War era, the Confederacy is in dire need of funds to keep the war effort on
target.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">A detailed map, of a mine in
California, must be delivered, if the South is to remain solvent.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">A stagecoach leaves Salt
Lake City, Utah, in route to Carson City, Nevada, and a rail train that will
take four passengers to California.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">On
board is Rory Sean MacTavish, a Pinkerton agent posing as a newspaper reporter;
his assignment is to stop that map from reaching Confederate hands.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Jacques Fore’, an
immigrant from France, was on a journey to seek his fortune; to start a winery
and make a great name for himself.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">
</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Overweight, the heat from the southwestern environment did nothing to
making his journey comfortable.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Vivian Creed, a genteel
young lady, from Maine, was on her way to visit her patron, and guardian.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Taking time off from finishing school, her nonstop
chatter ended soon as the stagecoach bumped along.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Of course the ungentlemanly smells assailing
her nostrils did not encourage opening her dainty mouth for further
conversation.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The fourth passenger is
Jack Thaddeus Lowe, a gunfighter and gun for hire who had decided to branch out
into “security services”.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">He received
good money for taking on the job of getting the map to its rightful
destination.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">What he did not know is
that another Southerner wanted that map, not for the good of the South, but the
good of his own pockets.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">“The Boss”, and
his hired hands would do anything to get the map, find the mine, and line their
pockets with gold.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Then the adventure begins
when the stagecoach driver is gunned down by a sniper.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The horses are running wildly and the coach careening;
will it crash and all be killed!?!</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Rory
climbs up top to, somehow, gain control, the coach’s wheels hit a ditch in the
rough trail, and…no spoilers sweetie!</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">This quote, from near the
book’s end, speaks deep of life, and death, in the Old West.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">“So here he was again,
about to engage in a life and death struggle where men would die.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Even he might die.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He had been the means of causing death
several times, but it still caught something deep inside him.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One minute a man is alive, he is a reasoning
being, and the next he is useless meat.”<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Oh, how I would love to
tell you more, but that would ruin the entire story.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">What I can say though is buy yourself a copy
of this new novel, by Eric Niven.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Be
prepared to have your heart racing, anxiety and anticipation build, and your
fingers numb from holding the book tightly.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">
</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The ending will definitely not disappoint, as there is a plot twist no
one, and their mother, would have ever seen coming.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">I would like to thank Eric
Niven for lending me his ARC of his novel, and having the faith, in me, for
reviewing it.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Be assured that it was
very difficult returning it, so now I better go buy a copy of my own, and you
do the same as you will not regret it.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Fool’s Gold</span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">
is currently available at: <span class="MsoHyperlink"><a href="https://bhwesterns.com/book/fools-gold/">https://bhwesterns.com/book/fools-gold/</a></span>
, Amazon.com, Google Books, and hopefully, soon, at San Juan Record Bookstore.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing">Mary Cokenour</p><br /><p></p>Four Corners Foodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01348725402484135262noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4459662516179620594.post-48303725912819414762020-01-15T11:02:00.001-07:002020-01-15T11:03:57.916-07:00ROAM Industry; Roam if You Want to, Roam Around the World.<br />
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Ponderosa Pine; sailing upon a one-track trail and the breeze whispers into
ears a blessed silence.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Welcome to
mountain biking in the Abajo Mountains with Roam Industries.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Opening its doors July 2018, owners Dustin
and Natalie Randall, enjoy the great outdoors of San Juan County.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They wanted to bring mountain biking, hiking
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biking, Roam Industries became the organizers and hosts of the Abajo
Enduro.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A yearly mountain biking fest
which has grown to a 2-day, 3-State event, and has sold out the past two
years.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What started out, as a handful of
friends, to ride and have friendly competition, is now a full on event, maximum
participation of 50 riders! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Mountain biking, as well
as hiking and climbing, tours are offered during the spring to fall
months.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Tours are initially 1-3 days of
exploring various sections of San Juan County. Climbing is mainly in the Indian
Creek Valley, or what is now part of the Bears Ears National Monument.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Roam Industries offers the
service of a mobile tiny home; sleeping 7 and room for supplies; it is camping
with the comfort of home.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Currently the
tiny home is up at Buckboard National Forest Campground.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sports of shoe shoeing and cross country
skiing are a major draw during the winter months.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Natalie Randall helped develop the trails
that extend from the Dalton Springs and Buckboard campgrounds.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Through her grant writing, Monticello has
been able to expand other trails as well for biking and walking.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A hut system, throughout San Juan County, is
now in the works.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Randall states, “It takes about one season to learn, and become proficient, on
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love it!”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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visiting Roam Industries is their self-serve snack bar and relaxed seating
section.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Delicious scones of Lemon
Rosemary, Pumpkin, Coconut, Ginger Apricot and more are the creations of home
baker, Hannah Plemons.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Crisp around the
edges, tender and fluffy inside, the fruity to savory concoctions are pleasing
to the taste buds.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Along with coffees,
teas, water, the scones are an indulgent start to the day’s event, or a
relaxing finish.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Hannah’s scones are
available Monday and Wednesday at 1pm, and they are gone in the blink of an
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">While Roam Industries did
have some success with a connection with Airbnb, it is mainly word of mouth
that sustains this business.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Repeat
customers and great reviews feed the trickle down effects to the City of
Monticello.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Hotels, restaurants, and
shops benefit from the influx of visitors, their families that come along, and
the friends that decide to have their own Roam adventures.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">What better way is there, for economic
sustainability, and development, then to have local businesses holding hands,
with each other, in camaraderie?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Current winter hours are
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</span>Once spring’s warm fingers begin to caress the land, more adventurous
opportunities will become available.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>With the summer months, family reunions are always looking for
activities; how about a group tour with Roam Industries?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Mary CokenourFour Corners Foodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01348725402484135262noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4459662516179620594.post-20949320372315960382019-10-26T11:44:00.002-06:002019-10-26T11:45:47.093-06:00The Rock Art of Hog Canyon.<br />
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Newspaper Rock, there is a short pull-in area for parking. The trails up to the walls (Blue Grama aka
Blue Gamma – popular to crack climbers) are well worn, but the soil is
loose. Following the rock art itself
entails maneuvering up and around boulders, sometimes squeezing between one
that has split in two after its fall from the wall.<br />
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Therefore, being 60 years old, overweight, diabetic, and arthritis in my hands, arms and shoulders means I cannot do this adventure, right? Wrong!!! There are people out there that are preaching that "young, fit and healthy" are 3 traits you must have to be able to adventure in the outdoors. That is certainly the largest load of bull crap I've ever heard! By the way, this is coming from folks who haven't even done 1/16th of the adventures that Roy and I have experienced. What do they really know? Obviously what some current fad is telling them to know, as they do not have a mind of their own. No matter what your age, fitness level or health; get on out there and do something adventurous! Life is a gift, but not guaranteed, so never say never and enjoy life!</div>
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Carved onto stone, drawn into the desert varnish, there are
square-bodied humanoid figures, mountain sheep, insects, long leaves resembling
ferns, circles and many other shapes and figures.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There is the occasional signature of those
who settled or visited in the early 20th century (1911 – Ralph Hurst and Bill Dalley).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>While many modern day traveler thinks
that the Indian rock art is nothing more than “ancient graffiti”, they fail to
understand that it was the earliest form of the “written word” for these
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Like <a href="http://www.southwestbrowneyes.com/2018/09/shay-canyon-rock-art-panels-part-2b.html" target="_blank">Shay Canyon</a>, <a href="http://www.southwestbrowneyes.com/2016/02/the-journey-to-and-from-capitol-reef.html" target="_blank">Capitol Reef National Park</a> and <a href="http://www.southwestbrowneyes.com/2014/12/early-fall-at-nine-mile-canyon-part-one.html" target="_blank">Nine Mile Canyon</a>, many of the figures are identified as Fremont culture. For those saying, "Wrong, it's Anasazi"; identified tribes we know of, such as Ute, Navajo, Hopi, Zuni and Fremont were the Anasazi. The Anasazi didn't "disappear", they simply branched off to create singular tribes in the areas they decided to call home. </div>
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Why the name “Hog Canyon”?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>In <i>Utah’s Canyon Country Place Names</i> (Steve Allen), there is a reference
to “Pete Steele noted that the canyon was fenced with knit wire (sheep wire) to
hold the pigs that used to pasture in the canyon.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The fence still stands. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(1821~)”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>In the December 10, 2014 issue of the <i>San Juan Record</i>, Albert Eugene
(Pete) Steele’s obituary states, “One of his jobs growing up was punching cows
for the SS Cattle Company rooted deep in San Juan County’s history. His tales
of the Old West and the history of San Juan County were a treasure to anyone
lucky enough to hear them.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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The rock art continues along the bottom of the crack climbing walls; so if you're going to climb, be aware and do not destroy!
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...and my write up wouldn't be complete without a bit of plant and wild life.<br />
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I would say that Roy and I spent about two hours climbing up, around and down from the Hog Canyon walls. It was a great workout!<br />
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Mary CokenourUnknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4459662516179620594.post-75056808749904028342019-10-01T12:30:00.000-06:002019-10-01T12:30:13.152-06:00Hog Canyon Travel Guide.<br />
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Hog Canyon, so named for
the pigs that ranchers once pastured there, is part of the Indian Creek Valley;
and the northern section of the Bears Ears National Monument.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>While narrow hiking trails lead up to the
walls that are popular with “Crack Climbers”, ancient ancestral rock art cover
the walls as well.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Carvings and drawings
adorn the desert varnish with humanoid figures, animals, insects, fern leaves,
circles and many other shapes. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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miles northwest of Monticello.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Take Hwy.
191 north for 14.4 miles, make a left onto Hwy. 211 and continue for 15
miles.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><a href="https://www.southwestbrowneyes.com/2019/08/newspaper-rock-travel-guide.html" target="_blank">Newspaper Rock</a> is 12 miles along
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marker 4.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There will be a dirt pull-in
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to Moderate; due to the falling of rock off the walls, it will be necessary to
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owners are expected to clean up after pet(s).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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16 Room House, aka 15 or 17 Room House (disagreement
among archaeologists on the correct number of rooms in the pueblo), is an
Anasazi cliff dwelling stretching across a massive alcove. Windows within the rooms look down upon land
that may have been used for farming, and the San Juan River. Pictographs on the walls contain a large
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441 route, or 111.1 miles using CR 438 route. Travel 58.1 miles along Hwy 191
(make a left turn at the junction of Hwy 191/163 to continue on Hwy 191).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This area is Navajo Reservation land, please
remember to stay on designated roads and do not trespass onto private lands.
There are two ways to get to 16 Room House, County Road 441 (maintained
dirt/gravel road) for 6.9 miles to the junction of County Road 438, then 4.8
miles along CR 438 (maintained dirt/gravel road this section only) to the ruin
site.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Or continue down Hwy 191 for three
(3) additional miles to County Road 438 which is paved for eight (8) miles
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steep and narrow before a narrow ledge to enter the various rooms along the
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During the spring and fall equinox, the shadow of one Mitten forms atop the second Mitten. It's a big deal and hundreds flock to the Valley to witness the event. Yes, even Roy and I have done it; along with a couple of friends, and it's really like a party atmosphere. Then we ride over to Goulding's Lodge, and the Stagecoach Dining Room, for a great meal.<br />
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The photos I'll be sharing were taken during the day and at sunset; sunny sky to cloudy. One photo of Eagle Rock-Eagle Mesa even has the hint of a rainbow after a short rain storm. While many of the monuments can be seen from Hwy. 163, I do advise to not be cheap. Either go into the Tribal Park itself and find a tour guide; or go to Goulding's Lodge and sign up for one of their 3 hour, or all day, tours. This way you will see monuments up close and personal that are not seen from the highway, ruins, rock art, and the way the Navajo people live in this area.<br />
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Sort of funny story time: I was working at the local visitor center and a woman from Belgium came in. She had visited Monument Valley and was quite disappointed. Why, you wonder? She had seen the Johnny Depp movie, <i>The Lone Ranger, </i>which had much of it filmed within Monument Valley. Here she was, on vacation, and nowhere could she see, "Where the Indians really lived". She complained that there were "real houses" down in the Valley, "Where were the teepees!?!" The people wore clothing like any other person, "Why weren't they in real Indian clothes; the men wearing loin cloths!?!"<br />
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I explained that the film was geared towards the late 19th century (1880s) to early 20th century. The Native Americans were just like anyone else...people. They lived in houses like anyone else; wore clothing like anyone else; they were like...anyone else. Unfortunately this didn't make her any happier as now she felt that she had watched a movie that, sort of, lied to her about the southwest. So there you have it folks, the USA, or parts of it, is perceived dependent on the film created by Hollywood.<br />
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When you go to Monument Valley, visit the museum at the Tribal Park's visitor center to get a true history lesson. Better yet, go on one of the tours led by residents of Monument Valley; get an up close and personal history lesson about the Navajo culture.<br />
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Oh, speaking of films, I am including a film that I took as we traveled to and through the Valley. Originally it was 13 minutes long, but hubby, who owns <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCps-cJrq2fajwgr8N6syH_A" target="_blank">Desert Stone Studio</a> , was able to cut it down to a more manageable length of time for viewing pleasure. Basically you'll get a gist of what you'll be seeing as you make the drive along Highway 163.<br />
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Enjoy the journey!<br />
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Mary Cokenour<br />
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<u>The Mittens and Merrick Butte - As Sunset Progresses Over a 10 Minute Span</u><br />
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<u>View from Goulding's Lodge</u><br />
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Four Corners Foodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01348725402484135262noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4459662516179620594.post-22876669775607988892019-09-10T12:05:00.002-06:002019-09-10T12:05:58.422-06:00Recapture Pocket, or San Juan County's Hoodoo Park, Travel Guide.<br />
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Recapture Pocket is an area of badlands near Bluff, Utah;
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45.9 miles along Hwy 191 to the junction of Hwy 162 in Bluff (Cow Canyon
Trading Post on SE corner).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Start at the
Trading Post to be able to get to the 4.9 mile mark, not at the sign that says
“Mile 0”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The road to make a left on has
2 names when looking at an area map (CR 2401 and CR 217), there will be a
yellow “cow sign” with a “cattle crossing” sign underneath it, make the
immediate left.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If a 2<sup>nd</sup> cow
and cattle crossing sign are passed, you have gone too far.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After the initial left turn, there will be a
split 9/10ths of a mile in, take the left hand split and go 4/10ths of a
mile.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Make a right turn onto CR 249
(Bluff Bench); another split will be reached at 7/10ths of a mile, go left
again.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Hoodoos (unusual sandstone
formations) will be seen, but it will be 1.3 miles before Recapture Pocket
itself is reached.<o:p></o:p></div>
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completely desert terrain; 4-wheel drive vehicles will need high clearance due
to deep dips on sandy trails and some travel over rocky ground.<o:p></o:p></div>
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during long and/or torrential rainstorms; once water recedes, sandy trails will
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Mary CokenourUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4459662516179620594.post-82589474056638053532019-09-09T11:45:00.000-06:002019-09-09T11:45:30.739-06:00Pioneer's Travel Guide to River House Ruin.<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>River House Ruin/Rincone Trading Post/San Juan Hill Via the Pioneer Trail</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>River House Ruin</b> is located near the San Juan River on the west side of Comb Ridge. The ruin has multiple one and two story rooms, granaries, a kiva, petroglyphs and pictographs. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Location from Monticello is 58.6 miles; travel 50.7 miles south along Hwy 191, continue on Hwy 163 for 3.1 miles which goes through the Comb Ridge pass. ¼ of a mile, make the first left onto County Road 2351.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">CR 2351 is part of the Hole in the Rock Pioneer Trail and the attempt to find a way over the Comb Ridge. The entire trail is mainly sand, crossing into and out of several dry washes, and climbing several steep hills for almost four miles. There are green wooden posts with a covered wagon painted on to mark the trail.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The first informational board is a short history of this section of the pioneer trail; the second will tell which way to go when encountering the first fork in the road; go left and follow the curve around the bushes. 4/10ths of a mile down is Navajo Spring; the pioneers sent out scouts to see if this was a viable way up and over Comb Ridge. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">4 miles is another divide in the trail; the one to the right leads down to the San Juan River and ends. The trail left turns into pure stone; a series of uneven "steps" upward that leads to the San Juan Hill, Rincone Trading Post and River House Ruins trails.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Total Mileage: 4 miles to the trailheads for River House Ruin, Rincone Trading Post and San Juan Hill.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Total Mileage to River House Ruin is 4 miles. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Difficulty: Easy for Hiking; Vehicle: 4-wheel drive with high clearance is a must; independent 4-wheel suspension is suggested for the uneven “steps” leading to the trailheads. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Admission: Free</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Camping: Allowed; pack out what has been packed in.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Pets: Allowed; owners are expected to clean up after pet (s).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Facilities: None; nearest town (Bluff) is 12.4 miles.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Rincone Trading Post</b> was established in 1880 by William Hyde, he later partnered up with the Bartons. Read the interesting history pertaining to the Rincone in the book, Comb Ridge and its People, by Robert S. McPherson.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>San Juan Hill</b> is the location the pioneers finally chose to move their wagon train upward and over the Comb Ridge. Wagon wheel tracks and chiseled foot holds for animals can still be seen on this very steep, rocky trail.</span><br />
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Bring lots of water, snacks and a picnic; this is an all day excursion and worth every moment.<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;">Declared a
National Monument in 1908, there are three (3) naturally made bridges (often
referred to as arches) & a ruin site. The bridges are named
"Kachina," "Owachomo" and "Sipapu" in honor of
the Native Americans that once made this area their home.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;">Horse Collar Ruin</span><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;"> is one of the best-preserved
ancestral Puebloan sites in the area and was named after two structures with
doorways that resemble <span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">horse
collars</span>.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: "symbol"; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;">Location
is 24.6 miles south from Monticello & through Blanding (make left at
traffic signal to continue on Hwy 191), 30.2 miles west along State Hwy 95 to
UT-275 turn off for Natural Bridges; 6.7 miles to monument entrance. (total
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: "symbol"; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span><span style="color: white; font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; mso-themecolor: text1;">All bridges and the ruin site have
overlooks via a concrete pathway, </span><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;">minimum time
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Ruin, but should respect heritage and policy by not touching or entering the
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Monument is open 24/7, year round; the Visitor Center is open year round, Mon –
Sun, 9am-5pm (except Thanksgiving Day, December 25<sup>th</sup> & January 1<sup>st</sup>);
restrooms & drinking fountain at Visitor Center only.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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to Natural Bridges National Monument is<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">valid
for seven days. Annual & Lifetime passes can be purchased & used.</span></span></div>
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– 13 sites; first come/first serve only; no water available.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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only allowed in parking areas, paved roadway, and camp sites.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They must be leashed and are not allowed on trails
or in the visitor center.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Owners are
expected to pick up after their pet(s).<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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</span><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">(435) 692-1234 Ext. 16</span><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Mary Cokenour</span></span>Four Corners Foodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01348725402484135262noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4459662516179620594.post-87857992045413889732019-09-07T09:04:00.000-06:002019-09-07T18:31:58.891-06:00Monument Valley Travel Guide.<br />
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<span style="text-align: center;">Monument Valley
boasts sandstone masterpieces that tower at heights of 400 to 1,000 ft., framed
by scenic clouds casting shadows that graciously roam the desert floor. The
angle of the sun accents these graceful formations, providing scenery that is
simply spellbinding. </span><span style="text-align: center;">The landscape
overwhelms, not just by its beauty but also by its size. Miles of mesas and
buttes, shrubs, trees, and windblown sand, all comprising the magnificent
colors of the valley, surround the fragile pinnacles of rock. All of this
harmoniously combines to make Monument Valley a truly wondrous experience.</span><br />
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from Monticello is 91.6 miles along Hwy 191 which changes to Hwy 163 after
leaving the Bluff area.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>At the
crossroads within Monument Valley, make a left to access the Tribal Park; it is
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<b><a href="https://gouldings.com/" target="_blank">Gouldings Lodge</a> </b>is a right hand turn at the crossroads; featuring lodging, campground, John Wayne Museum, Gouldings Home/Trading Post Museum/Stagecoach Dining Room/Tours and much more.<o:p></o:p></div>
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not include Backcountry Permits. If you wish to hike and/or camp beyond the
park, you must purchase a permit before entering. Backcountry Permits are for
hiking and camping on designated trails and campgrounds. If you are caught
hiking or camping without a Backcountry Permit, or in unauthorized territory,
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">All areas on the
Navajo Nation are closed to non-Navajos unless you have a valid pass or permit
issued by the Navajo Parks and Recreation Department or other delegated tribal
authority. Failure to have a permit is considered trespassing on a Federal
Indian Reservation.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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people by discarding cremated human remains on tribal lands. Please respect our
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humble religious requests of the Navajo people and do not climb the Monuments.
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preserve and manage tribal parks, monuments and recreation areas for the
perpetual enjoyment and benefit of the Navajo Nation – the spectacular
landscapes, buttes, canyons, clean air, diversity of plants and wildlife, and
areas of beauty and solitude.</span></i><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Monument Valley is the mecca for Hollywood films,
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</span>Once you experience this wondrous area of the 4 Corners region, you will
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<br />Four Corners Foodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01348725402484135262noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4459662516179620594.post-69923402152993603302019-09-06T10:34:00.002-06:002019-09-06T10:34:39.645-06:00Valley of the Gods Travel Guide.<br />
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is 68.1 miles from Monticello; travel 50.7 miles along Hwy 191 until it changes
to Hwy 163 west of Bluff, travel for 12.4 miles and make a right onto Valley of
the Gods Rd (there will be an indication sign), travel 1.3 miles and turn left
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accessible to any type of passenger vehicle; it is best for car travel only
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4459662516179620594.post-32121999052137486692019-09-04T12:11:00.000-06:002019-09-04T12:11:29.197-06:00Pair of Ears to an Upside Down Sombrero.One of the most popular routes to travel in San Juan County is Route 261. It can easily be accessed from State Highway 95, and you'll be on it for various reasons. There are all the ruin sites at Butler Wash and Mule Canyon, Comb Ridge, Natural Bridges National Monument. The one that everyone wants to see nowadays is Bears Ears which has been getting a lot of hoopla for the past few years.<br />
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Have to admit, at first I was for the proposed National Monument; I wanted to see more businesses develop, more housing, employment opportunities for all. However, I sort of went against it due to those, who didn't even live in San Juan County, trying to establish rules and regulations for the local residents. All the verbal fighting, busing in of protestors for and against, and they didn't even know what it was they were protesting about.<br />
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What really put a sour taste in my mouth is, being an informational guide, being challenged on my opinion of the National Monument. At that point I developed the "I don't care" stance. Asked whether I was for or against, my response was "I don't care", and stopped the conversation right then and there! Having polite discussion is one thing; attacking someone immediately on their opinion, before it's even stated, and the attacker doesn't even know why they're doing it...yeah, not polite at all.<br />
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So, if you're needing to see the Bears Ears themselves, here is how to find them. Once on SH 95, keep on driving west until you see the sign that says, "Natural Bridges/Bears Ears", make a right onto the roadway. It splits, left will take you to Natural Bridges; keep on going straight and up the side of the mesa you will go. Yes, left hand is paved. No, up the mesa way is unpaved; and if it's wet, especially after heavy rain and/or snow, chances are you will get stuck. This way will take you up to the Ears themselves, drive through them, and into the Manti-Lasal National Forest you will go. Now, do they look like ears when you're this close to them, nope, nada, nyet, nein; just two buttes with no similarity in shape.<br />
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Now back to where I first started this write up, Route 261. Once you see the sign for it, make a left hand turn, and this roadway is paved until you reach the junction for <a href="https://www.southwestbrowneyes.com/2019/09/muley-point-travel-guide.html" target="_blank">Muley Point</a> or the <a href="https://www.southwestbrowneyes.com/2019/09/moki-dugway-travel-guide.html" target="_blank">Moki Dugway</a>. But wait, don't keep driving all the way yet! Once you're on 261, go about 3 miles, pull over, stop the vehicle and get out; be careful of any other vehicles on the road. Now look back from where you came from, yes, I need to add this, look towards SH 95. Now you will see and understand why the Bears Ears are called the Bears Ears; imagination is a plus.<br />
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No imagination? Outlined in photo, do you see it now?<br />
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In the book, <u>Utah's Canyon Country Place Names, Vol. 1</u>, by Steve Allen, page 43 has references to the origins of the Bears Ears name. <b>Shasha'a</b> <span style="font-family: "roboto" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">i</span><span style="font-family: inherit;">s Navajo and dates back to around 1620; <b>Kwiya-gat Nügavat</b> is Ute (no date listed), and in the 1700s, the Spanish explorers called them <b>Las Orejas del Oso. </b>While all mean, in some form, Bears Ears, there was no story listed behind the name; let's presume then it's due to the ears and face seen from Route 261.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Back in the vehicle, start driving again; you'll be going through the Grand Gluch/Cedar Mesa area which allows camping and hiking. Stop at the BLM office in Monticello to get information and permits, or at the Kane Gulch Ranger Station located on Route 261 itself.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Eventually you'll see, on the right, a sign for <a href="https://www.southwestbrowneyes.com/2019/09/muley-point-travel-guide.html" target="_blank">Muley Point</a>; 3.4 mile gravel, yes gravel, road (7.4 miles round trip) which ends at slickrock ledges overlooking the walls of the Goosenecks, a trail into Johns Canyon, and a view of Monument Valley in the distance.</span></div>
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Just taking a break, watching hubby do his video thing. Many times I have been asked to be an actual tour guide, but wherever I was working at the time wouldn't let me...liability insurance thing. I may not be with you in person, but I know my travel guide will get you to where you want to go.</div>
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Enough boring stuff. We always enjoy riding down the Moki, as both of us can see the views of the Valley of the Gods and Monument Valley. Riding upward is kind of lame, well for us, as the passenger is usually staring at the red rock walls, while the driver is too busy looking upwards at the road. Hey, but at least we tried both ways to see which we enjoyed most; so please do that as well.</div>
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Once down, you can take the 17 mile, one way, dirt/gravel (no, it's not paved) road through the Valley of the Gods, or continue onto pavement to <a href="http://www.southwestbrowneyes.com/2019/08/goosenecks-state-park-travel-guide.html" target="_blank">Goosenecks State Park</a>. </div>
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Once off 261, you'll be on Hwy. 163; left will take you up to Bluff, right will take you past <a href="https://www.southwestbrowneyes.com/2019/08/travel-guide-to-mexican-hat-rock.html" target="_blank">Mexican Hat Rock</a>, into the tiny town of Mexican Hat, across the San Juan River and towards Monument Valley.</div>
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By the way, I'm often asked the best time of day to be in a certain place. Answer is, anytime! Sunrise, morning, midday, sunset, even during the night when the stars are shining brightly (hopefully you're camping or outside somewhere to enjoy them). Alright, darkness of night might not be the best time for sightseeing, but what I'm trying to get clear is, "Don't limit yourself!"</div>
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Here is Mexican Hat Rock at sunset and it's so intense!</div>
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Oh, and now let's get calm here; yes, Monument Valley is an exciting, scenic place. Yes, it was featured in the movie <u>Forrest Gump</u>, but you're on a major thoroughfare going through, it's a highway! Pull over in designated parking areas, there is a ton of them all along the highway. Don't stand, or lay down, in the center of the highway....this makes you a speed bump! The speed limit is between 55 to 65 miles/hour; you are a traffic hazard if you suddenly stop and jump out of your vehicle to take photos. </div>
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<span style="background: font-family: inherit;">"Moki" is a local
term for the ancient Puebloan people who inhabited the Colorado Plateau
hundreds of years ago. "Dugway" is a term used to describe a roadway
carved from a hillside. The Moki Dugway</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> is a 3-mile road of switchbacks and pull-off areas, carved
from the cliff face and talus slope on the edge of Cedar Mesa. This route was
originally constructed for trucks hauling uranium from the Happy Jack Mine on Utah
Highway 95, to connect with US Highway 163 and continue on to the Millsite in
Monument Valley. Descending the Dugway
at an 11% grade, Valley of the Gods is revealed below and Monument Valley seen in
the distance.</span></div>
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#1: The entrance is 69.1 miles southwest of Monticello. Travel 24.6 miles south
on Hwy 191, through Blanding, to State Hwy 95, make a right onto 95; travel
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– None; nearest town is Mexican Hat (10.6 miles south) or Bluff (27.6 miles
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Muley Point is
at the southern edge of Cedar Mesa; the name Muley means "hornless"
in reference to cattle or deer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Monument
Valley is visible in the distance (south) while the San Juan River cuts into
the canyon below. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Johns Canyon Road is
accessible from Muley Point; the trail can be seen curving around a mesa to the
right of the San Juan River.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This mesa
is part of The Cutler; a rock unit that is spread across the U.S. states of
Arizona, northwest New Mexico, southeast Utah and southwest Colorado. In
Arizona and Utah, it is called the Cutler Group; however, the United States
Geological Survey (USGS) name is Cutler Formation; Cedar Mesa (Utah) and Canyon
de Chelly (Arizona) are part of this unit as well.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Muley Point is considered part of Glen Canyon
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is 79.8 miles from Monticello; travel 24.6 miles south along Hwy 191, through
Blanding, to the junction of State Hwy 95.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Make a right onto 95, travel 28.4 miles to UT Hwy 261 south; make a left
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the right will indicate the road to Muley Point; 3.7 miles ends at slickrock
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Dead and downed wood is scarce, so bring your own wood. Cutting living trees, and
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the Soundscape: Sound carries farther than you think in canyon country. Respect
other visitors by keeping your group quiet and not playing amplified music. If
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Drones: The use of drone aircraft in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area and
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Walls along the San Juan River have a design woven through them with
varying colors of reds and purples. The
Navajo call it "Mountain That is Coiled"; the design is used by
weavers and called "Navajo Blanket".
It represents the giant bullsnake or “Great Serpent” that lives inside;
bad luck comes to those who trespass or do not treat the hills with proper
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to Hwy 163 west of Bluff; travel for 18 miles and there is either a road side
pull-in to view Mexican Hat Rock, or make the left turn onto a maintained dirt
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It was one week, after our first attempt at mammoth hunting, that we returned to <a href="https://www.southwestbrowneyes.com/2019/07/sand-island-travel-guide.html" target="_blank">Sand Island</a> , determined to find the other mammoth. This time we had a copy of a photograph which showed the carvings and other rock art colored in. It would help us go back to the first mammoth which was more visible, and follow the rock art along the wall to the second mammoth. The pock marks simply look like weathering over time; the colored in photo shows how the marks were interpreted. Easier said than done as this wall is very pock marked, so even with a zoom lens, finding the figures was still difficult.<br />
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Many of my photos are repeats from Part One, just taken in a different light; it was a cloudy day this time. People often think that going adventuring is determined by the weather. No, it is determined by how much one wants to do the adventure. As you read through this travel blog, you will notice that Roy and I have visited places on sunny days; in snow, rain, cloud cover as well. However, we are smart enough to know the dangers certain weather conditions can bring, so we won't be in areas of possible flash flooding, and no mud fests for us!<br />
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The rock art show begins almost immediately, and there will be other interesting sites along the trail. Keep those eyes open, cameras at the ready!<br />
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Warning: if you are easily offended, don't look at these humanoid figures too closely. Their gender is definitely expressed in the drawings.<br />
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Men on horseback, wearing hats? The Spanish came through San Juan County, then came the Colorado and Texas ranchers, and finally the Mormon pioneers.<br />
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Back to the real art work of Sand Island...<br />
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I found these next drawings to be truly interesting. The triangle shaped humanoid is indicative of the Fremont culture, with similar drawings found in Shay Canyon, Capitol Reef and Nine Mile Canyon.<br />
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The humanoid figure with the long fingers and toes is similar to the figure found at the Wolfman Panel, found in Comb Ridge. (Yes, I've written about these sites, just use the Search box on the upper right of any blog page and prepare to have your mind blown!)<br />
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At this point in time, you're wondering, "Where are the mammoths!?!" Well, like any Travel Channel show or documentary, there is the tease at the very beginning, but you have to watch the whole telecast to get to the really good part. Speaking of Travel Channel, I did contact them about using my travel blog, about the 4 Corners region, as a show idea. Nah, they only use ideas from their own staff...their loss!!!<br />
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Supposedly there is a bison carving overlaid on the mammoth. After I outlined the photo, the small head looks more like a deer or elk, not a bison. Then again, I'm no expert.<br />
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...and there you have them, the Mammoths of Sand Island.<br />
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Whether you decid to camp at Sand Island, or just visit, enjoy the journey!<br />
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Mary Cokenour<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4459662516179620594.post-64396548704039581612019-08-28T09:45:00.002-06:002019-08-28T09:45:46.068-06:00Edge of the Cedars Travel Guide.Edge of the Cedars State Park Museum is not a park that permits camping or activities as allowed in a public park. It is an Ancestral Puebloan archaeological site, museum & archaeological repository. <br />
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Outdoor park facilities include a short, paved interpretive trail around the ruin, landscaping with native plants and outdoor sculptures, and picnic area.<br />
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•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Location is within the town of Blanding; 21.3 miles south of Monticello along Hwy 191 for 20.1 miles, right onto Est 200 North, right onto North 400 West, left onto West 400 North, right to access parking area.<br />
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Edge of the Cedars is also part of the Four Corners Lecture Series. We've enjoyed many an afternoon listening to educators on pottery, weaving, rock art, geology, native plants, foods and life in general in the 4 Corners region of the Colorado Plateau.<br />
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Four Corners Foodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01348725402484135262noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4459662516179620594.post-89489869300678117412019-08-27T10:20:00.000-06:002019-08-27T10:20:02.111-06:00Mule Canyon's Cave Towers Travel Guide.Cave Towers, also referred to as Mule Canyon Towers or The Seven Towers, is named for seven large Anasazi, or Ancestral Puebloan, stone towers that were built around 1200AD at the head of a deep gorge. It is speculated that they are a defensive position protecting a spring in Cave Canyon, as well as granaries and puebloan ruins along ledges.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4459662516179620594.post-14292749381823175072019-08-26T12:34:00.000-06:002019-08-26T12:34:26.834-06:00Dinosaur Museum in Blanding Travel Guide.At The Dinosaur Museum, the complete history of the world of the dinosaurs is presented. Skeletons, fossilized skin, eggs, footprints, state-of-the-art graphics, and beautifully realistic sculptures present the dinosaurs from the Four Corners region and throughout the globe.<br />
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From the youngest child to the oldest adult, if you are fascinated by dinosaurs, don't miss this museum!</div>
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Four Corners Foodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01348725402484135262noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4459662516179620594.post-7329948191402873462019-08-25T12:49:00.002-06:002019-08-25T12:51:19.318-06:00Nations of the Four Corners/Nations Natural Bridge/Westwater Ruins Travel Guide.<b>Nations of the Four Corners</b> is a cultural center honoring those who added to the history of the area: Ute, Navajo, Hispanic, and Pioneer.<br />
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<b>Nations of the Four Corners/Nations Natural Bridge/Westwater Ruins</b><br />
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•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Location: From Nations of the Four Corners, go east on 500 South to return to Hwy. 191 (6/10ths of a mile), make right onto Hwy.191 to go south to 1600 South (USU Trucking School on corner) (1.1 mile). Make right onto 1600 South. The paved road dead ends at Utah Department building; continue onto dirt/gravel road to the left (CR 232 aka Ruins Rd.).<br />
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Westwater Ruins aka Five Kiva Pueblo is an outstanding example of ancestral architecture of a cliff dwelling that was occupied about 750 BC to 1275 AD. Although inhabited from Basketmaker to Pueblo III, the current set of ruins is primarily Pueblo III. The broad flat plaza of the main central area is the location of the kivas; storage and housing rooms are the room blocks seen behind. A natural spring in the canyon would account for why the ancestral Puebloans chose this area to reside in.<br />
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•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Continue along road to Westwater Ruins aka Five (5) Kiva Ruins; keep an eye on the canyon walls to the right of the road as there are granaries tucked into it. The road dead ends at an unpaved parking lot (5/10ths of a mile from the natural bridge), Westwater Ruins can be seen across the canyon, facing northward. There is a steep, yet easy to hike, trail (dirt & rock), downward to the edge of the canyon face where an unobstructed view of the ruins can be seen.<br />
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•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Total mileage from Nations of the Four Corners to Westwater Ruins is 3.4 miles.<br />
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Nations of the Four Corners also has picnic areas, so pick up a meal and enjoy the scenery.<br />
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Mary Cokenour<br />
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Over the millennia, the San Juan River’s flow carved a
deep canyon, 1000 feet in depth.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Geologists
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The state park, established in 1962, offers spectacular
views of the Goosenecks, officially known as an <u>entrenched meander</u>. Over
a distance of 1 and ½ miles, the San Juan River flows for more than 6 miles through
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Along the ledges overlooking the river, there is situated
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of the Goosenecks, stand at this wall, set your camera on panorama to be able
to photograph all 3 Goosenecks.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you
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163 for 16.6 miles, make a right turn onto Hwy 261, continue for 9/10<sup>th</sup>
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c/o Edge of the Cedars State
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660 West 400 North<o:p></o:p></div>
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Blanding, UT 84511<o:p></o:p></div>
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$5 per car<o:p></o:p></div>
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$2 per person, commercial tour
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$10 per night for camping<o:p></o:p></div>
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cannot be reserved and fees are not charged. The campground offers fire pits
and vault toilets. No other services are available. No water. No electricity.
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<br />Four Corners Foodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01348725402484135262noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4459662516179620594.post-4156227440348745262019-08-22T14:10:00.000-06:002019-08-27T18:44:31.033-06:00Frequently Asked Visitor Questions.Over six years in tourism, and many a, "Did you think about that before asking it?" question has been heard by myself, and many fellow tourism industry people. If we all got together, wrote out our stories, we'd end up with a best selling book on the nature of "lost visitors". Of course I'm talking about the people who care about the tourists and "passing through" visitors. We care about where we live, we love to brag about the sites to see and visit, but most especially, we want people to be aware of do's and don't that will protect the sites, as well as the people.<br />
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There are those, who work at centers, who just don't care...period. You can easily tell who they are; walk in and don't even get a greeting or acknowledged. Oh yes, that's a sign right there that you are not important to the person at the front counter. Ask a question about a site, and the only response is a finger pointing in a direction; usually there are display racks full of information in that direction. I worked with one woman who, when asked if she was from the area responded with, "Yes, I'm born and raised here, and don't like outsiders." Oh no, she didn't last very long at all; customer service was definitely not her specialty. We worked with her often, but her attitude never improved; she didn't want it to and only lasted at each new job for a few months.<br />
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Personally, my hubby and I have traveled as much as we can afford to. We know which visitor centers have the best staff, and which ones will, or should, close down with the nasty staff they have. It's not a particular area of a state or a statewide issue, sometimes it's who did the hiring, do they train thoroughly, do they check on staff performance, do they even care!?! It's the nature of the beast for any business, really, that deals with the public; it succeeds with quality - atmosphere, goods, staff. Failure comes from not caring, or treating the business like a hobby; it fails when the owners get bored with the hobby.<br />
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I devised the following <u>Frequently Asked Visitor Questions</u> to help new employees that had either not worked with tourism before, or did, but were having "attitude" issues. Now you might ask, "Why work in a job that you dislike from the very beginning?" Well, maybe it's the only job available; or the person believes that it's such a cushy, easy job, anyone can do it. I've met several of both types, but believe me, there are many more people out there who love, absolutely love, dealing with the public. Don't be discouraged by one center's employees, just stop at the next, and the next, until satisfied. Enjoy the journey!<br />
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<b><u>Frequently Asked Visitor Questions</u></b></div>
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While many visitors will ask similar questions, many will ask a few that require simple, common knowledge of the area; while other questions might make your head spin in confusion. Don’t know the answer? Simply look it up, now you and the visitor have both learned something new!<br />
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Occasionally questions of a political nature (mainly Bears Ears National Monument) or religious (Mormons, polygamy) will come up. Simply stating that you do not discuss these issues with anyone stops the questioning person in their tracks. Do not get hooked into a debate which might escalate into an argument due to disagreements.<br />
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<b><u>Most Popular Question is: Where Am I???</u></b><br />
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Monticello, Utah; established in 1888, and is the County seat of San Juan which is the largest county of Utah. Bluff, Utah was actually the first established pioneer (Hole in the Rock) town, in 1880. Blanding, Utah was the third, founded in 1905, originally called Grayson, but changed its name in 1913.<br />
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<b><u>2nd Most Popular Question is: How much longer until I reach Utah??</u></b><br />
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Find out where they have traveled from and where they are trying to get to.<br />
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<i>Funny story</i>; in one week, I had 2 different couples ask this question. They told me they had been staying in Moab for a few days, visiting Arches and Canyonlands (Island in the Sky) National Parks. I explained that Moab is in Utah, so they’ve been in the state for a while; both couples were from the USA, so no foreign language difficulty there.<br />
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<b><u>3rd Most Popular Question is a dual one: Why Am I here and What is there to do?</u></b><br />
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This will take some investigative work! Ask questions about interests to find out the best places to send this type of visitor. Guide them to the tourism information available for the 4 States of the 4 Corners Region – AZ, CO, NM and UT.<br />
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<i>Heartwarming story; </i>a man came into a center I was working at. He explained he was from New Mexico, had just retired, and his wife made him buy an RV (bus type) for traveling. He was very upset as he explained, "I don't know where I am, or what I'm supposed to be doing". First, I asked his interests, then I started gathering information that would help him on his grand journey. I pulled out some free maps (state and county), and my handy dandy hi-lighters. Working together, I was able to hi-light routes to take to various sites throughout the 4 Corners region. It took about 1 and 1/2 hours, but at the end, well I thought the man was going to hug and kiss me. A big smile and handshake were a perfect thank you. He took my business card, and sent me a lovely email, with photos, of him and his wife on their adventures.<br />
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This was not an isolated incident, and I was so happy to hear back from visitors; not just that they had a great time, but they appreciated all I did for them.<br />
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<b><u>What 2 mountains ranges are in San Juan County, and what are the tallest peaks?</u></b><br />
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La Sal Mountains, north of Monticello: Mount Peale is the highest peak, reaching 12,721 feet (3,877 m) above sea level. Abajo Mountains, west of Monticello: Abajo Peak is the highest peak, reaching 11,360 feet (3,463 m) above sea level.<br />
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<b><u>What is the name of the forest within each mountain range? </u></b><br />
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Manti-La Sal National Forest<br />
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<b><u>Does Monticello own the Wind Farm, and get its electricity from it?</u></b><br />
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No, they are the property of sPower which has an office on Circle Drive in Monticello. The windmills finished construction in December 2015 & were fully operational by March 2016. No, Monticello does not get its electrical power from the windmills, but from Empire Electric based in Colorado.<br />
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<b><u>Which is better, Canyonlands Needles, Islands in the Sky or Arches?</u></b><br />
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Each park is unique and beautiful with many outstanding arches, formations, Native American ruin and rock art sites to visit. Maps of each park are available to help determine which area would be more accessible to those with a time/travel schedule, or walking/hiking, issue.<br />
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<b><u>What Amenities are at the Parks?</u></b><br />
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Each park has a visitor center with gift shop, restrooms and water filling stations; they are staffed with very knowledgeable rangers to help with questions about the parks. It is advisable, before going to a park to have a full tank of fuel in the vehicle, 3-4 quarts of drinking water per person (double if hiking), protein snacks and a picnic style meal to fully enjoy the park experience. Wearing sunscreen, a hat and light colored clothing will also be helpful.<br />
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<i>Natural Selection Story; </i>Young woman, 20-something, walks in asking about all day hikes in Canyonlands - Needles. She is wearing a tank top, short-shorts, flip-flops and carrying a half full 16 oz. bottle of water. I begin to explain the necessities she should have with her, including sunscreen, wide brimmed hat, etc. She cuts me off stating, "I'm fine the way I am and don't need lots of water, it'll just make me have to pee." Walking off with a free map and guide of Canyonlands, all I could think was, "There goes DNA that doesn't need to be in the gene pool."<br />
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Search and Rescue in Utah is the busiest in the country, and yes, because of people like this young woman. Warnings are not given to "keep you from having fun", but to keep you safe!<br />
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<b><u>Does 4 Corners Monument and Monument Valley Tribal Park take National Park, State, or any other type of pass?</u></b><br />
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No, these areas are part of the Navajo Nation Reservation which has its own rules and regulations. 4 Corners Monument is $5/person, cash only (2018) while Monument Valley is $20/4 persons in passenger vehicle & take cash or credit card (2018). However, Navajo National Monument, Rainbow Bridge National Monument and Canyon de Chelly National Monument (AZ), while part of the Navajo Nation, are Federal National Monuments and free to the public.<br />
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<b><u>What is the difference between a National Park and a National Monument?</u></b><br />
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National Parks are protected due to their scenic, inspirational, educational & recreational values. National Monuments have objects of historical, cultural and/or scientific interest. This is a basic answer, and since parks and monuments fall into both descriptions, when you think about it, protect and respect them…period.<br />
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<b><u>Where is the back entrance to Needles?</u></b><br />
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Chances are they are referring to the one paved mountain road through the Abajos. To find it: West 200 South (2 streets south of the traffic light), make a right turn onto the street, continue 2 and ½ streets until the street curves to the left…FOLLOW the curve onto Abajo Drive and up the mountain they go. It will be 10 miles before the sign post indicating Foy Lake to the left, or to continue round the curve onto Harts Draw Road. Another 10 miles down to Scenic Highway 211, left towards Newspaper Rock, Indian Creek Valley and the entrance to Canyonlands Needles; or right to Highway 191.<br />
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<b><u>What is the difference between a Butte, Bluff, Mesa, Plateau, Anticline and Monocline?</u></b><br />
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<u>Butte</u>: tall, flat-topped, steep-sided towers of rock created through the process of erosion; gradual wearing away of earth by water, wind, and ice. Buttes were once part of flat, elevated areas of land known as mesas or plateaus. “The Mittens” in Monument Valley are examples of Buttes.<br />
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<u>Bluff:</u> type of broad, rounded cliff bordering a river, beach, or other coastal area. Bluffs may form along a river where it meanders, or curves from side to side; river currents on the outside of the curve erode, or wear away, the lower part of a river bank. The town of Bluff was named after the bluffs formed along the San Juan River.<br />
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<u>Mesa:</u> flat-topped mountain or hill with wide, flat, elevated landform with steep sides. Mesas are formed by erosion, when water washes smaller and softer types of rocks away from the top of a hill. The strong, durable rock that remains on top of a mesa is called caprock. A mesa is usually wider than it is tall. Cedar Mesa is an example of this.<br />
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<u>Plateau:</u> flat, elevated landform that rises sharply above the surrounding area on at least one side. Soft rock often erodes away on the top of a plateau, therefore topped with a hard, durable surface called caprock. “John Ford Point” in Monument Valley is an example of this.<br />
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<u>Anticline:</u> the tectonic plates were lifted up to form sharply edged fins layered horizontally against each other. San Rafael Reef and Lisbon Valley are examples of anticlines.<br />
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<u>Monocline:</u> step-like fold in rock strata consisting of a steeper dip within a horizontal or gently-dipping sequence. Comb Ridge, from a bird's eye view, resembles the teeth of a comb and is an example of a monocline.<br />
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Once again, enjoy the journey and adventures; and if you're not happy with the service from one visitor center, try the next and you might just get what you want and need...with a smile! If interested in reading about many of the areas mentioned in this post, simply put the name in the Search box at the upper right hand side of this travel blog. Enjoy the read!</div>
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Mary Cokenour</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4459662516179620594.post-68119445272963808102019-08-16T14:42:00.001-06:002019-08-16T14:46:57.744-06:00Customer Service People Deserve Respect.I don't know why, I don't believe I will ever understand why; but why do tourists "test" welcome center representatives. I've lost count of how many people would ask a question and afterwards say, "I was testing you to see how smart you are?" Excuse me, how smart I am? Could a person get anymore insulting? I often learned that, when someone was about to be this rude to me, they would have a certain demeanor, a certain smug expression on his or her face. Well I was ready for it, and that's when I would snap on my little "Hello, my name is NOT Google" name tag. The person would read it, the smug expression would drop, and then a real conversation would take place.<br />
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Good! These representatives, depending on which center you visit, can be highly trained in information about places to see, things to do, where to stay and have a meal. They are not there to be made fools of due to someone being bored. They are not walking computers, and certainly not there to be insulted. They are there to help, and visitors need to learn two special words, "Thank you".<br />
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Now there is a center or two where the representatives are there for a paycheck and nothing more. They don't care about learning the information, being able to read maps, and give out the proper ones. They don't care if you stay in the area or are just passing through. These types are a blot upon those who do have a passion for being a tourist guide, and for sharing the love of what they do with others.<br />
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Anyway, I put together a little <u>San Juan County Basic Information</u> so the need to "test" can be avoided somewhat. Hint, if you truly need to "test", be ready to leave one hell of a huge donation or tip. It's the polite thing to do you know.<br />
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><br />Does San Juan County have four seasons? </i> </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Yes - spring, summer, fall and winter.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>Does San Juan County have weather and what is it like year round?</i> </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Yes, it has heat, rain, snow, hail, wind, thunderstorms, sun, clouds. You know, like the rest of planet Earth.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>We're going to Monument Valley, can we go inside the Indians' homes to see how they live?</i> </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Umm, first off, they are Native Americans. Second, please give me your names and addresses. Why? So I can give it out freely and tell everyone that your home is open to any and every one to visit at anytime. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;"><i><span style="font-family: inherit;">Why are there no straight roads, why are they so curvy?</span></i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The roadways were created to go around the natural landscape of the area, to avoid destroying its beauty.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">....and here is a favorite story that my friends still get a laugh fest out of. One day a woman came into a center I was working at and said, "I just drove up from Blanding and where are these mountains I was told I would see?" (only one highway travels north from Blanding, Highway 191)</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I walked her to the windows and asked, "You mean those mountains over there?" (pointing at the Abajo Mountains).</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">She responded with an incredulous tone of voice, "Hey, they weren't there before!"</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">...and my response? "Oh, it's Wednesday. They were sent out for cleaning, and were just put back." (mind you, there had not been any cloud cover to obscure the mountain range, it was a beautiful sunny day)</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />Please take the time to engage the brain first, before opening the mouth. Customer service people are not there to be your personal entertainment, and deserve the same respect that you expect for yourselves. Give as good as you want to get.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Enjoy the journey!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Mary Cokenour</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span>Four Corners Foodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01348725402484135262noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4459662516179620594.post-37599912674756042472019-08-13T10:36:00.000-06:002019-08-13T10:36:09.004-06:00Mule Canyon Roadside Ruin Travel Guide.<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Mule Canyon Roadside Ruin is an open
Anasazi habitation site consisting of both above-ground and below-ground
dwellings. This site was initially occupied briefly about 750 AD, reaching its
peak between 1000 and 1150 AD. Pueblo
ruins consists of 12 rooms, a reconstructed Kiva, and remains of a tower.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->Location
is 44.8 miles from Monticello; take Hwy 191 south into and through Blanding,
24.6 miles, until the junction of State Hwy. 95, make a right onto Hwy. 95 and
travel 20.3 miles. There will be a sign
indicating the turn off into the parking area.<b><span style="font-size: 13pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->Round
trip walking distance is ¼ mile along a concrete walkway; approximate
visitation is 30 minutes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Informational
boards are at the Kiva site.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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toilets, parking area; but no drinking water available.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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The concrete walkway, and short distance, makes this ruin site very accessible to those with walking disabilities or are wheelchair bound.<br />
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Mary CokenourUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4459662516179620594.post-75672351868628817252019-08-11T14:52:00.000-06:002019-08-11T14:52:41.276-06:00House on Fire Travel Guide<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">House on Fire Ruin obtained its name
from the swirling, striated patterns on the rock roof above the structures,
during a certain time frame of daylight; making the roof look as if it is
engulfed in flames.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The rooms are not
living quarters, but instead are granaries used by Anasazi to store corn and
other crops.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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is 44.2 miles from Monticello;
take Hwy. 191 south into and through Blanding, 24.6 miles, until the junction
of State Hwy. 95, make a right onto Hwy. 95 and travel 19.6 miles.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Make a right onto Mule Canyon/Texas Flat Road
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->There are widened parking areas on both sides
of the road; on left side of road, walk 25 feet & go down a very steep and
sandy decline.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There is an informational
board at the trailhead.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->Best time of day to see “fire” effect is
between 8am to 11am; by 12 Noon, the entire site is in shadow.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Many alcoves along the trail have the “fire”
effect, but no ruins are inside them.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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visitation is three (3) hours.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->Difficulty: Easy; the trail goes into and out
of a dry wash in several places, a walking stick is recommended due to the
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Only in designated BLM camping areas; see informational board at start of Mule
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Allowed, must be leashed at all times; owners are expected to pick up after
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> This is a wonderful early to mid-morning hike!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> Mary Cokenour</span></div>
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