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After lunch, we move up the canyon over the polished, windswept sandstone. |
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This particular area of sandstone has eroded into this incredible surface texture. |
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Sam and Alex feel like they are standing on the backs of ancient turtles that have been frozen in time. |
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The canyon splits into a
south and north fork. We decide to head up the south fork over
a series of short slot canyons and dry waterfalls.
This dry waterfall wouldn't be so dry during one of the heavy monsoon thunderstorms that the Southwest is so famous for. |
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Art and Kim look for a little shade in the relentless heat of the afternoon sun. |
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Art examines a great example of these sandstone fins that are carved by the sand blowing in the wind. |
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After reaching the top of the south fork of the canyon we traversed north along the headwall and move down the north fork. |