Saturday, April 3, 2010

I won't reveal the name...


nor the location of this canyon incised into the Navajo Sandstone in close proximity to Moab, Utah, as it contains some significant archeological deposits. Friend, blog reader and frequent commenter Geogal and her faithful trail companion Skipper accompanied me on a fabulous walkabout in this special place today, exploring numerous rock shelters and fantastic petroglyph panels (click to enlarge):

But the real gem came when we discovered the appropriately named Cave (Easter) Primrose (Primula specuicola) in bloom at a damp spot beneath a weeping sandstone wall:

1 comment:

  1. JB, the pictures turned out great, especially the Easter primrose. Skipper & I had a blast with you.

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