Well, we have been busy.  After our stay in Colorado, we headed west on I-70 and spent several days in Utah.  At first glance, the state seems so barren:  mile after mile of high desert, ruler-straight roads, and scruffy, short grasses and shrubs.  We traveled nearly two hours at 70 miles per hour the other morning without seeing one house or building of any sort, not one living animal nor one human being.  First impressions are that it is totally empty, but what is required is a closer look.  Hundreds and thousands of years have carved the most amazing rock and sand formations in shades of red, brown, and tan.  Our first stop was Arches National Park, then Canyonlands National Park, and finally Zion National Park.  We are so fortunate to have these jewels preserved for us!  We are now in Arizona and spent the day in wide-eyed wonder at the Grand Canyon.  For this entry, we chose to select some of our favorite photos of Arches National Park and let you see just a bit of what we have seen.  Hope you enjoy.