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Hike to Corona Arch and Canyonlands’ Island in the Sky

Daughter Kate had plans for us- a hike to Corona Arch. So all four of us seniors (Judy, Marty, Frank and me) trusted her hiking know how to lead us onward. It was quite an experience! You can see for yourself through this pics. The good news is that we all survived and three of the four of us made it to the arch! We are good!

Frank showing the dinosaur tracks on the way to the trailhead.
Frank showing the dinosaur tracks on the way to the trailhead.
Had to hold onto a metal rope support.
Climbed up with using  a metal rope support.
Had to climb up a ladder at one place. Here's Judy successfully finishing the climb.
Had to climb up a ladder at one place. Here’s Judy successfully finishing the climb.
Here we are under the arch-Judy, Frank and me made It to Corona Arch!
Here we are under the arch-Judy, Frank and I made it to Corona Arch!  You  can judge how big the arch is by seeing us standing under the arch.
Frank climbing back down the ladder.
Frank climbing back down the ladder.
Frank, Kate and me under Corona Arch. We made it!
Frank, Kate and Dori under Corona Arch. We made it!

We took Kate back to Canyonland Fields Airport at 2:30 for her 3:00 flight.  The security line wasn’t very long!

Next we headed for Canyonlands’ Island of the Sky which is a mesa where you can drive to scenic overlooks.   The views are breathtaking.   Here are some of my favorite pictures.

Views of the Green River from one of the overlooks.
Views of the Green River from one of the overlooks.
Spotted two mule deer while driving to view point in Canyonlands' Island of the Sky.
Spotted two mule deer while driving to view point in Canyonlands’ Island of the Sky.
We walked to Mesa Arch Also in Island in the Sky section of Canyonlands National Park.
We walked to Mesa Arch.   The view speaks for itself.    

Again, it is hard to capture the magnitude and beauty of these scenes. Having Kate, aka Drop n Roll, as our tour guide and lead hiker  was a great way to explore this area.  Thank you Kate for being patient with us!

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