It is a stunning reminder that perhaps we will also be remembered for something simple that was such a minor part of our overall lives as to be barely considered necessary in the scheme of things.
Read MoreBetween the Creeks Road and UNP 6381 - Bull Valley Gorge - UT, quad
The soil is so subtle that the vehicle's slightest movement or air sends it into a dust cloud once again.
Read MoreChimney Rock and the Colossus of Cannonville, Henrieville - UT, quad
The setting sun and clouds made for stunning photography of the "Sand Pipe," plus I have always been fascinated with nature and the believed history of sand pipe creation. I'm less impressed with National Geographic's story about the area, that team's failure to inquire about the names of the places they were visiting, creating and changing names for their account, instead of upholding tradition and current titles.
Read MoreRock Springs Bench ATV and UNP 6526, Slickrock Bench - UT, quad
These massive tilted plateaus are what give The Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument its name. Sandy inclines that end abruptly at cliffs that drop hundreds of feet to the various rivers that cut and carve their way to the ocean.
Read MorePhoto Trail, Birdseye Trail, Red Canyon - Wilson Peak - UT, quad
The Birdseye Trail is .7 in length and is a Point to Point trail connecting with the "Hoodoo Trail" near the large bus pullout before the Visitor Center. One can continue to follow the Hoodoo Trail to the Visitor Center or cut across the road and walked back along the bike path, creating a loop back to the Trailhead.
Read MoreWilson Peak - Wilson Peak - UT, quad
Wilson peak is a beautiful drive to summit along the ridgeline. The surrounding red rock of Red Canyon can be seen along the drive's entire length, just not from the summit.
Read MoreCastro Canyon, Fremont, and Peterson Point ATV ride, Castro Canyon - UT, quad
I remember my long hike up Loose Canyon and marveled at how few people were willing to make the hike to see such fantastic scenery. Now that I'm driving through equally beautiful scenery, I understand the desire to own an ATV.
Read MoreFairyland Loop and Tower Bridge, Bryce Canyon - UT, quad
Bryce Canyon faces east and the morning sun, not the sunset, as most people believe highlight the colors and contours of this majestic place.
Read MorePaiute Trail 01 (Kingston Canyon South - Section), Junction - UT, quad
Without a map or plan (only GPS), I decided to turn around at the high saddle. I don't like to travel where no one knows where I am, and although my GPS allows me to text messages via satellite system, it does me no good because Linda can't receive cell service at the Otter Creek State Park.
Read MoreRed Peak, ATV ride to Red Hills, South. Summit - UT, quad
The OHV trail doesn't reach the mountain peak, but a gentle ridgeline rises along the northern edge to the summit.
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