THE
BEAUTY OF NATURE AT WORK!
A Trail in "Devils Garden," Arches National Park
It sometimes can be
very depressing to continually view the troubles of the
World, and hearing or witnessing the bad news with which we are constantly
bombarded. If that were not enough; we have to endure all the financial
problems and conspiracies that we learn about. In such situations, we have a CHOICE; we can either endure
or circumvent them! It is our duty to make the best choices in such matters!
There is, however, one constant that provides solace, peace, inspiration and encouragement. It is easily available; found everywhere. For me it is necessary to seek out and observe such opportunities! Here, I want to share a few examples with you!
There is, however, one constant that provides solace, peace, inspiration and encouragement. It is easily available; found everywhere. For me it is necessary to seek out and observe such opportunities! Here, I want to share a few examples with you!
Climbing a "Fin" in Arches National Park
Regardless of Mankind’s
foibles and ability to create mischief and
mayhem, Mother Nature is pretty consistent. She has her tempers, too, with both storm and
eruptions. But, she also has created some of the most delightful scenery and
experiences for those who take the time to view and experience it all. It
reminds us how LUCKY we really are
and why it is so important to have our heads screwed on correctly while
many others
are losing their heads!
Arches National Park Composite
"Delicate Arch" Composite
This was our hike to "Delicate Arch," one of the most well-known
attractions in Arches National Park! The trail starts out a paved one,
then rapidly disappears into Slick-Rock, follows a watercourse or two
marked by Cairns, and then goes up the north face of a rock overlooking
an arch-in-the-making. Suddenly, around a corner at Trails-End we come
upon Delicate Arch, sitting on the edge of a cliff. It is a lone
survivor of the forces of erosion at work here. Most people seem to want
to be pictured "under the arch" for some reason. Regardless, the size
of the attraction is obvious from looking at the "ant-like" folks who go
there!
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Returning to home ground during a gentle Spring Rain after our trip to Arches, I found a
great sight that did not require travel at all! The Sky opened....the Sun peeped out....and lo!
There is a "pot o' Gold" at the end of a Rainbow! That's a fairy
tale, of course, as we all know. But the Rainbow (actually a DOUBLE one) is a sight to behold! I
wonder if it’s a stretch to say there are TWO
“pots o’ Gold” here! At days end, the sun peeked out and for a ten minute
period, the hillside was bathed in brilliant light as is always the case after
a rain. The angle of the light was such as to create a double rainbow! More food for the soul!
Written, Photographed and Posted by
Harald Hesstvedt Scharnhorst