Layers of red rock converge in the distance toward a low sandstone prominence on the horizon. In the center of the image is an oblong rock structure vaguely lozenge-shaped, with a half-dead juniper tree growing from its base. Other low trees and bushes are scattered about the bare rock surface. The sky is blue with wispy, puffy clouds. Canon 6D, f/8, 25mm

Slickrock symphony: Escalante/Grand Staircase Natl. Monument, Utah

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A ribbon of asphalt road curves around below a rocky escarpment. appearing alien against its background of varicolored buff-to-reddish sandstone.

Hwy. 12 from Head of the Rocks overlook: Escalante/Grand Staircase, Utah

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Mike Lee Re-Emerges to End Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument His resolution would permanently destroy the monument’s management plan. And if it works, every protected acre in America is next. Here’s how to stop it.

If Congress passes a resolution introduced this week by Sen. Mike Lee, the Bureau of Land Management will be PERMANENTLY barred from writing a similar management plan for #GrandStaircase #Escalante National Monument. No replacement. EVER. morethanjustparks.substack.com/p/mike-lee-r... SHARE NOW!

Mike Lee Re-Emerges to End Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument His resolution would permanently destroy the monument’s management plan. And if it works, every protected acre in America is next. Here’s how to stop it.

If Congress passes a resolution introduced this week by Sen. Mike Lee, the Bureau of Land Management will be PERMANENTLY barred from writing a similar management plan for #GrandStaircase #Escalante National Monument. No replacement. EVER. morethanjustparks.substack.com/p/mike-lee-r... SHARE FFS

A huge hoodoo dominates the image, rising into a sky roiled with gray clouds. It bears a capstone of reddish rock, while its column is lighter grayish-white. Fragments of a broken, shattered capstone - perhaps from a long-fallen hoodoo - are present on the ground at right. A light-buff colored ridge of sandstone appears at right center in the middle distance.

Tale of the toadstool

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The towering bulk of a whitish sandstone monolith looms over a grouping of pseudo-hoodoos in red sandstone at center of image. An odd dark-colored formation, smaller in size, appears just at left of the hoodookins. The sky above is mostly cloudy with blue peering through.

Dominance and submission

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Colorful, variegated sandstone cliff face showing multiple shades of red, tan and black, with a variety of textures thrown in. In the foreground we see verdant green bushes with a tall deciduous tree framing the image at right.

When it comes to rock, you can't beat sandstone for showing such a range of shades and textures. Trail to lower Calf Creek Falls, Escalante/Grand Staircase National Monument, Utah.

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Centered is a broad, bulky hoodoo, whitish in color with an iron-red cap. Several other white hoodoos with similar caps appear at left, with a steep white cliff face behind. The sky is blue with wispy white clouds.

Hoodoo group near Big Water, Utah

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Prominent spur of whitish sandstone juts out over a canyon at right, with the redder rocks of a sandstone formation below and across the canyon. Pinnacles of white sandstone tower upward, with wisps of fog or low clouds breaching the canyon rim.

Fog clearing: Hwy. 12, Calf Creek, Utah

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The image is a black and white photograph depicting an old rural homestead. It features two primary structures: one appears to be a larger log cabin with visible wooden beams, while the other looks like a smaller shed or outbuilding made from similar materials. Both buildings exhibit signs of wear and neglect, such as exposed wood and missing shingles on the roof of the main structure. Surrounding these buildings is an open, barren field that stretches to rolling hills in the background under a cloudy sky. The terrain appears dry with no visible vegetation or water sources within immediate sight. There are several wooden posts scattered around, some standing upright while others appear fallen over and broken. A few animals, possibly sheep based on their woolly appearance, can be seen near the buildings. The scene exudes an atmosphere of abandonment and decay, suggesting that this homestead may no longer be in use or has been left unused for a considerable period. The overall setting conveys a sense of desolation typical of rural American landscapes from historical periods when self-sustaining farms were common.

A home after the Utah pattern. Escalante, Utah

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The photograph is a black and white image depicting an old-fashioned rural American landscape. In the foreground, there's a large stone building with multiple windows, which appears to be a church or community hall due to its structure that includes what looks like stained glass window panes on one side. Adjacent to it stands another two-story wooden house with visible siding and a chimney suggesting historical residential use. A utility pole with attached lines is situated in the middle ground of this composition, adding an element of early 20th-century infrastructure. In the background, there's sparse vegetation indicative of arid or semi-arid terrain typical of certain Western states' landscapes. The sky above is clear and devoid of clouds suggesting a dry climate. The setting appears to be from a bygone era given its architecture style which blends both residential and communal buildings in close proximity without much modern development around, pointing towards a small town environment during the early years of American settlement or preservationist efforts at maintaining historical authenticity. The ground is covered with what looks like dirt rather than grass or pavement, further implying rural conditions. The image's composition captures an essence of isolation and simplicity, which could be indicative of themes related to frontier life, communal living in smal [...]

High school in Escalante, Utah

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The photograph depicts a desolate and barren landscape that seems to be from the early 20th century, characterized by its stark black-and-white composition. In the center stands an old-fashioned movie theater with prominent signage, including what appears to be "ROBINSIDE" above one entrance and another building labeled "HOLLYWOOD" on a signboard near it. The architecture is modest yet distinctive; structures have sloping roofs with shingles and some show signs of wear or decay. The street in front looks unpaved, suggesting an era before modern infrastructure was prevalent. There's no visible human activity or vehicles, which gives the scene a sense of abandonment or timelessness. A telephone pole stands tall on the left side, adding to the rural aesthetic of the setting. The surrounding environment is flat with little variation in elevation. The overall mood conveyed by this image is one of quiet solitude and historical nostalgia. There's no indication of modern life beyond what could be remnants from a past era of cinema or entertainment.

The movie theatre of Escalante, Utah

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The black and white photograph depicts a rural or remote setting with an old-fashioned water pump in the foreground. This device, often called a "pound" due to its shape, is mounted on wooden beams that appear weathered from exposure to elements like sun and wind. Attached to this structure is a pulley system consisting of metal rods connected by wheels which likely used manual force or animals (not visible) to raise water from underground. The pump's design suggests it was once manually operated, requiring someone standing above the mechanism to use their body weight against the rope during operation. In the background, various elements hint at a modest farmstead: sparse vegetation including leafless trees and bushes suggest an arid climate or dormant season; scattered debris on the ground indicates infrequent maintenance. A wooden fence with wire mesh stretches across part of the scene suggesting property boundaries. Beyond this barrier lies what looks like a barn structure indicative of livestock habitation, along with more barren land stretching out towards distant hills or mountains under overcast skies. The photograph is marked "RA-1333 E" in the upper left corner, likely an identification code for cataloging purposes. It appears to be part of a collection that might document historical living conditions and infrastructure development across different regions.

Water supply in Escalante, Utah

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A jumble of sandstone boulders and rock formations sits atop a rise with blue skies and streaming wispy clouds above. Scattered about the dome of slickrock are low-growing conifers in patchy abundance. The boulder at center bottom commands our attention due to its central placement in the frame, and its size.

Lichen-covered boulder just off the Boulder Mail Trail, east of Escalante, Utah

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Pocket gardens atop Dance Hall Rock in Escalante-Grand Staircase National Monument, #Utah

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Shadow on the sand: Cosmic Ashtray

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Beneath a brilliant blue sky are two faces of a short enclosed canyon, rising tall, with green cottonwood trees edging into the canyon walls at bottom.

Entrance to Long Canyon Slot off the #BurrTrail, southern #Utah

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Fall in the Grand Staircase. Death Hollow's famous poison ivy helpfully turns radioactive red and yellow... but that doesn't really help you avoid it 🫤 #utah #escalante #grandstaircase #hiking #deathhollow #bouldermailtrail

Calf Creek Falls in the Escalante National Monument, Utah. #photography #travelphotography #waterfall #escalante #calfcreekfalls #Utah #travel #southwest #blackandwhite #landscape

Lower Calf Creek Falls - when it’s cool enough to make the hike pleasant, the water is less so

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Detail of the interior bowl of this unique weathering pit in a remote region. The sand is coral-hued and slopes rather steeply downward, exposing some partially buried rocks at upper right. The wall of more solid rock in the upper left of the image takes on a purplish hue in the shadowed light. It is twisted and wavy in structure.

Interior detail: Cosmic Ashtray

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A waterfall pours over the top of a sculpted sandstone cliff, plunging down toward a dished-out area lower in the rock face. There's a u-shaped break in the cliff where the waterfall is coming from. The cliff face at left is partly in shadow. Canon 5DII, f/8, 50mm - 2013

Doesn't seem right to post a teaser shot of "the trail to Calf Creek Falls" without having a look at the falls itself. Even though it's not waterfall Wednesday. So here's upper Lower Calf Creek Falls, if you get my drift. (Drip?)

#calfcreekfalls #utah #hiking #escalante #classicmono #sepia

Todays "From the Files" 08-04-25:

Cottonwood Tree. Devil's Backbone, Escalante, UT. 2009 #davidgardnerphotography #lightight #escalante #landscape #cottonwood #tree #sanstone

A pristine blue sky carves out a bowl above this set of sandstone cliffs. The cliffs are banded with shades of red, yellow and brown. At the bottom of the image we see the greenery of bushes and trees that would indicate a watercourse nearby.

Along the trail to Lower Calf Creek Falls for #BlueSkyMonday

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A mature cottonwood tree grows out of the depths of a sinkhole in a huge sandstone monolith. We see its shadow cast starkly against the red rock wall behind it. The rest of the flat, enclosed basin is covered in grama grass and low desert scrub. A large shadowed space to the right of the tree appears to be another sinkhole. The sky above is brilliant blue.

Gotta watch your step atop Dance Hall Rock in Grand Staircase-Escalante Natl. Mon. - they don't call it #slickrock for nuthin', and if you fall in getting out will be a problem.

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Black and white view of a bowl-shaped sandstone structure showing clear lines of stratification and cross-hatching. The foreground shows several lines of dark-colored rocks leading to a larger collection of rocks. At lower right is a small tree growing out of the rock; at top, against the dark-toned sky, a steeper dome is crowned by a castle-like turret.

#Slickrock #scape along the old mail road btwn. Escalante and Boulder, UT.

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