I don't care two hoots about civilization. I want to wander in the wild.
Jane Goodall
Many years ago, we discovered just by chance a very interesting state park in Nevada, Cathedral Gorge. We had come back several times and when we left for our Southwest trip last December we made sure to stop here again. It was just a small detour on our way from Ely to Bryce Canyon.
However, this was the first time that we arrived along Highway 93 from Ely (usually we visited on our way home from Utah) and we stopped at the overlook. Never before had we seen Cathedral Gorge from above. It was worth the stop.
The walls reminded us of Bryce Canyon, even though they aren't quite as dramatic.
Of course the Geek had to take a selfie of us - my contribution to Nicole's Friday Face Off.
Then we went into the long valley. Here is where the real drama can be found. The sheer cliffs from the valley floor.
We didn't stop here, just watching these enourmous walls of betonite clay. We ventured inside - where it was quite chilly, as you would expect.
We felt very snall within these walls - well, we ARE small!
Some of these "chambers" and walkways are very narrow and I sometimes wondered whether I will get out again without getting stuck. Since you're reading this, you know that I made it out safely.
Take a look up!
Time to get out again.
The texture of the clay was interesting and looked different in other places. This was the only decent photo I was able to take of it.
I very much liked this "sculpture" outside.
Of course I wasn't happy with just one photo of it. I had to play around.
We were glad that we had visited this beautiful place again. We do enjoy exploring places off the beaten path when we have the beauty almost to ourselves (there were only two other families visiting besides us).
Dr. Jane Goodall
UN Messenger of Peace and world-renowned ethologist,
conservationist, and humanitarian
April 3, 1934 - October 1, 2025
1 comment:
Dear Carola, thank you for mentioning the passing of Jane Goodall! She will definitely be missed. She did so much during her lifetime for conservation, animals and the environment. May she rest in peace.
Your photos are absolutely stunning! Thank you so much for sharing.
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