tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7365235667728187522024-03-15T18:09:41.576-07:00Walking ArizonaJames Tannerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02989059644120454647noreply@blogger.comBlogger4986125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-736523566772818752.post-59781832715297341972024-03-10T18:18:00.000-07:002024-03-10T18:18:14.882-07:00Cholla in the Desert<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhz2QOqJsZ8EbFSdeiV7e1FPiiMd-gMx_6uxuaTwU9NO3Ac5yRv4QTEczMLoX9Du_IsFYCqUcOal-BTEI4gvuP8aFn0EK34hCa5Rz7i4blneqfajqVPRjkYeOd1RGG5FTMvMTbDzdi3Y1dqZeiyG8zjrZlHo2T5ME79MnL4KD-3gEqTIk9t_EpB1b2qC-UJ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhz2QOqJsZ8EbFSdeiV7e1FPiiMd-gMx_6uxuaTwU9NO3Ac5yRv4QTEczMLoX9Du_IsFYCqUcOal-BTEI4gvuP8aFn0EK34hCa5Rz7i4blneqfajqVPRjkYeOd1RGG5FTMvMTbDzdi3Y1dqZeiyG8zjrZlHo2T5ME79MnL4KD-3gEqTIk9t_EpB1b2qC-UJ=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><br /> <i>Cylindropuntia fulgida or Hanging chain cholla or jumping cholla</i><p></p><p>Cylindropuntia fulgida, also referred to as the hanging chain cholla, is a remarkable cactus native to the Sonoran Desert and the Southwestern United States. Its greatest range encompasses nearly all of Sonora, except for the Sierra Madre Occidental cordillera on the east, and extends into northern California. In the Southwestern United States, you can find it in the Colorado Desert of California and various locales in Arizona. It even ventures into the Mojave Desert in southern Nevada and Utah, as well as the Great Basin Desert in southern Utah. The jumping cholla thrives in arid environments, where it forms striking forests of interconnected plants spanning vast areas1.</p><p>The jumping cholla is an arborescent (tree-like) cactus with a low-branching trunk. Its stems are light green, tuberculate (covered in wart-like projections), and measure 6 to 9 millimeters in length. These stems give rise to drooping branches adorned with silvery-yellow spines, which darken to gray as they age. The spines form a dense layer, obscuring the stems and creating an otherworldly appearance. As the spines fall off from older parts, the bark reveals a rough, scaly texture. The jumping cholla blooms in mid-summer, displaying white and pink flowers streaked with lavender. Interestingly, it opens its flowers precisely at 3:00 p.m. solar time, a quirk noted by naturalists1.</p><p></p><p><i>Cylindropuntia fulgida</i> grows at elevations ranging from 300 to 1,000 meters (980 to 3,280 feet). While the name “jumping cholla” specifically applies to this species, it is also used more broadly for all chollas. The plant can reach heights of up to 4 meters (13 feet) and forms dense, sprawling clusters. Its cylindrical trunk holds multiple low, drooping branches, creating a distinctive silhouette. Beware of those spines—they detach easily and seem to “jump” onto unsuspecting passersby. So, if you encounter a jumping cholla, admire its unique beauty from a safe distance.</p><p>Abstracted from <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cylindropuntia_fulgida">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cylindropuntia_fulgida</a> by Microsoft Copilot</p>James Tannerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02989059644120454647noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-736523566772818752.post-81400718944206919012024-01-16T13:28:00.000-08:002024-01-16T13:28:26.833-08:00Hello, Fall<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiVwf20iHZZHlWvMrtlVzhpg7O9zyvhkB-D-W8HE6Mzizk2SHh1UkjgEa_NoVdqb_0Zx9fqAscgJz6pl1Q6nxsgjNziWs4BpCCOcM7F70QHUv_Iha3t-s7sggS03JG7XadGWzhIQ9DNMsX2KUZ8P-sw7n3nUTfJ5O3pAcRX3VdOgXfHt-_Ji6asn9WsIKOx" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3744" data-original-width="5616" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiVwf20iHZZHlWvMrtlVzhpg7O9zyvhkB-D-W8HE6Mzizk2SHh1UkjgEa_NoVdqb_0Zx9fqAscgJz6pl1Q6nxsgjNziWs4BpCCOcM7F70QHUv_Iha3t-s7sggS03JG7XadGWzhIQ9DNMsX2KUZ8P-sw7n3nUTfJ5O3pAcRX3VdOgXfHt-_Ji6asn9WsIKOx=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></div><br /> We had a very warm Fall that suddenly jumped into Winter. Some of the plants hardly had time to process the event and their leaves were still in place when the snow started. A few of the plants turned lovely colors but others turned a dull brown and are still clinging to their branches. Now we move into snow. <p></p>James Tannerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02989059644120454647noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-736523566772818752.post-33324897788853153082023-12-20T16:34:00.000-08:002023-12-20T16:34:07.540-08:00Parque Chankanaab, Cozumel, Mexico<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiIcxOEq5YJvOFZvat75vyOaBxVTcW45VOgtTQVmhcfhqD1sf4bYrlu_Rdom-qSQfcXbRCQnZsEThck7LV2vLjzju-qvRm6KveWzhRUfm7OvQBgPmBb8zE5Y2-72JBzlF3SCFjMa_w_J6p3XPSXTFoVWQYXfO4S5rl7VBJyAeCY-wbEB94qq8Waqg1SbziN" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiIcxOEq5YJvOFZvat75vyOaBxVTcW45VOgtTQVmhcfhqD1sf4bYrlu_Rdom-qSQfcXbRCQnZsEThck7LV2vLjzju-qvRm6KveWzhRUfm7OvQBgPmBb8zE5Y2-72JBzlF3SCFjMa_w_J6p3XPSXTFoVWQYXfO4S5rl7VBJyAeCY-wbEB94qq8Waqg1SbziN=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p>The skeletons in Mexico dressed up and displayed are part of the Day of the Dead (Spanish: Día de los Muertos) celebration, which is a pre-Hispanic tradition that honors the cycle of life and death. The skeletons are called calacas, which are whimsical representations of the deceased in various scenes of everyday life. They are often made of papier-mache, wood, clay, or sugar or in this case, iron.</p><p>The calacas are displayed in homes, altars, streets, and cemeteries during the Day of the Dead, which takes place every year on November 1 and 2. They are meant to celebrate and remember the lives of the departed, as well as to mock death and show that it is not something to be feared. The calacas are also decorated with bright colors and flowers, especially marigolds, which are believed to attract the souls of the dead with their scent. The calacas are a unique and festive way of expressing the Mexican worldview and spirituality.</p>James Tannerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02989059644120454647noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-736523566772818752.post-1181046253314920482023-12-13T18:09:00.000-08:002023-12-13T18:09:30.471-08:00Dolphin Statue Cozumel, Mexico <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhfIz8DkjPjPJ7p8L2YcHwdbEBzHiUB8xtYHwMIr5mzXrFlBBR0iyoTWSfS0YPdQW2epy5hXrcHg0p0ZEbvxpTAStI66AjSqWvVnDJrc2-BA_iv6qKDTJ8gMqiZgZn03qmIwK4l2a98ZLPhG8aWD0cV8UYhHR5-JtknJCqMZyf3Yv4109696MUTI0DYnY52" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhfIz8DkjPjPJ7p8L2YcHwdbEBzHiUB8xtYHwMIr5mzXrFlBBR0iyoTWSfS0YPdQW2epy5hXrcHg0p0ZEbvxpTAStI66AjSqWvVnDJrc2-BA_iv6qKDTJ8gMqiZgZn03qmIwK4l2a98ZLPhG8aWD0cV8UYhHR5-JtknJCqMZyf3Yv4109696MUTI0DYnY52=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><div>Quoting from Microsoft Bing Chat:</div><div></div><blockquote><div>Cozumel is an island and municipality in the Caribbean Sea off the eastern coast of Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula. It’s located just off the east coast of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula and is directly across the water from Playa Del Carmen. The island is known for its white sand beaches, coral reefs, and modern amenities.</div><div><br /></div><div>Cozumel was once a bustling Mayan community with as many as 10,000 local residents2. Sacred to the Mayan Moon Goddess, Ix Chel, the island and its temples were an important place of pilgrimage for women seeking fertility. The remnants of that once thriving civilization can still be seen today in the small ruins of San Gervasio in the island’s forested interior.</div><div><br /></div><div>Today, Cozumel is a popular tourist destination. It has two very different sides: the modern amenities around its main town of San Miguel, and numerous places on the far side of the island to get away from it all. Cozumel is considered a very safe area to travel to, especially compared to other parts of Mexico.</div><div><br /></div><div>Cozumel is especially known for its warm, tropical water, snorkelers and scuba divers from across the globe enjoy exploring the island’s reef, teeming with aquatic life. No trip to Cozumel is complete without a boat ride (or two) around the island’s magnificently blue waters.</div><div><br /></div><div>The tropical climate in Cozumel is reasonably predictable and easy to make plans around. Without much of a temperature difference throughout the year, (the average temperature lingers around 83° F) it’s the rainy season that travelers should pay attention to.</div></blockquote><div></div></div></div><br /><br /></div><br /> <p></p>James Tannerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02989059644120454647noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-736523566772818752.post-33765538073463998192023-11-27T12:36:00.000-08:002023-11-27T12:36:49.368-08:00Ctenosaura similis, commonly known as the black iguana or black spiny-tailed iguana<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgoC-cWAYx6aIgEWDAGYp-eIZz7B66qwBvbHJDtkRk_AG1IcJ8XU8q9AOR6i7ge1kb86gLrEgDHuKPbC8JzCl2RPTwBELqP2aLicRjVQYTWsMcF8OtebYSvS9QqcS3SYNzfOLckSubor2jlCOsiLQsJwUNM3IY4ZDy84Xn9N2MUlslO-fxUnOxGj1m4TFoe" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1366" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgoC-cWAYx6aIgEWDAGYp-eIZz7B66qwBvbHJDtkRk_AG1IcJ8XU8q9AOR6i7ge1kb86gLrEgDHuKPbC8JzCl2RPTwBELqP2aLicRjVQYTWsMcF8OtebYSvS9QqcS3SYNzfOLckSubor2jlCOsiLQsJwUNM3IY4ZDy84Xn9N2MUlslO-fxUnOxGj1m4TFoe=w640-h360" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p>According to Wikipedia, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ctenosaura_similis">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ctenosaura_similis</a> ia found in Mexico and Central America which is probably why I saw this one in Mexico. Here is a quote from Wikipedia,</p><p><i></i></p><blockquote><i>Ctenosaura similis</i>, commonly known as the black iguana or black spiny-tailed iguana, is a lizard native to Mexico and Central America. It has been reported in some Colombian islands in the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean, and has been introduced to the United States in the state of Florida. It is the largest species in the genus Ctenosaura. They are typically found in areas such as grasslands and forests.</blockquote><p>The Guinness Book of World Records lists this as the world's fastest lizard, with a maximal sprint speed of 34.6 kilometres per hour (21.5 mph) also from Wikipedia. </p><blockquote> </blockquote><p></p>James Tannerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02989059644120454647noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-736523566772818752.post-58885863306143229992023-11-18T16:47:00.000-08:002023-11-18T16:47:19.964-08:00Provo City Cemetery, Provo, Utah<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT7v5SWEMdhkbQQ5cgV5OCeo7v4l5J_Lq-l0aXSlfnr_Su3YfiCw9DU7nLMdLSinpQ1-rwpnLDXPHbBKDES5epRt5tgScnWBXpCwynjekbEtib4oXkQoRgEEB5TmTcLUDFGacUMbuOiNv3OmllcmxJrBSgqdZxfDd53-f4to42aOB3SbWQiTf4tcjZiioa/s5712/12696804-FF49-4F2B-B29F-B966FA022C55.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4284" data-original-width="5712" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT7v5SWEMdhkbQQ5cgV5OCeo7v4l5J_Lq-l0aXSlfnr_Su3YfiCw9DU7nLMdLSinpQ1-rwpnLDXPHbBKDES5epRt5tgScnWBXpCwynjekbEtib4oXkQoRgEEB5TmTcLUDFGacUMbuOiNv3OmllcmxJrBSgqdZxfDd53-f4to42aOB3SbWQiTf4tcjZiioa/w640-h480/12696804-FF49-4F2B-B29F-B966FA022C55.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1qCoo2kr1FzpSWx7e4KzBALiDaGrrIf3EMsiM1vt04dI9SDPUk0XnlRCqMAmGGF4zHF5UadHVBBZxZ1Q4OxX-Yd58Be4dgNlQmPPNbZdUYHxoj6L8Vp7zA7f8gi331epZpGDTJMVlAu5hHxdzATpUkKVTmLkqYSsAMFCiPU6qI5bxmDmEAVURr-3iWf1P/s4032/047917DC-2CE6-4829-BD9F-AC4CDFAEA5CF.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1qCoo2kr1FzpSWx7e4KzBALiDaGrrIf3EMsiM1vt04dI9SDPUk0XnlRCqMAmGGF4zHF5UadHVBBZxZ1Q4OxX-Yd58Be4dgNlQmPPNbZdUYHxoj6L8Vp7zA7f8gi331epZpGDTJMVlAu5hHxdzATpUkKVTmLkqYSsAMFCiPU6qI5bxmDmEAVURr-3iWf1P/w640-h480/047917DC-2CE6-4829-BD9F-AC4CDFAEA5CF.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1i8GzsrO-n8j8DmLy0yfRcl5ZAarlCkU4SARe0DlMQ_jAOqAWA-xFWJ8N7NrRz2x3m7xSaJIi9gVL0Nv6VjYNcwlsYzkNaQz-sjc1joXqz1vFFSF7VLjFF6-DyBb8rCXCn0oAbCSgRvCQ8XR0-lm9gDfJpBCQjQGSzrgZSjZMMMtof7xG8nuB3QEyEHnf/s5712/E73BF3CE-0CC3-4EDD-9E0E-FD9807530A8B.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4284" data-original-width="5712" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1i8GzsrO-n8j8DmLy0yfRcl5ZAarlCkU4SARe0DlMQ_jAOqAWA-xFWJ8N7NrRz2x3m7xSaJIi9gVL0Nv6VjYNcwlsYzkNaQz-sjc1joXqz1vFFSF7VLjFF6-DyBb8rCXCn0oAbCSgRvCQ8XR0-lm9gDfJpBCQjQGSzrgZSjZMMMtof7xG8nuB3QEyEHnf/w640-h480/E73BF3CE-0CC3-4EDD-9E0E-FD9807530A8B.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The Provo City Cemetery has the graves of many early Utah pioneers. Some of my own relatives are buried here. My Great Great Grandfather Sidney Tanner's (b. 1809, d. 1895) half-brother Myron Tanner (b. 1826, d. 1903) is buried in this cemetery. Myron Tanner was an Alderman for Provo City for many years. </div><br /><p></p>James Tannerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02989059644120454647noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-736523566772818752.post-52248286841476977792023-10-31T14:38:00.000-07:002023-10-31T14:38:14.417-07:00Tampa, Florida from the Tampa Bay, Cruise Terminal<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEje_XvK_ii-aYaY49EwAh8ao_Watfuwb2fUDC6Lj3dcbtvCDoT82n52_ZqdO8eSvbVTJzxIxbdn64hecC-Gn--QSm11RXpM1WKiCtuhdL8eepL107papSOoz4wLBCuq5j8tkraUjcOIejNInvaHqRLLdzEC6RJD8uAzDNi5WKoosik3BOEXd5keFD3z4qgG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEje_XvK_ii-aYaY49EwAh8ao_Watfuwb2fUDC6Lj3dcbtvCDoT82n52_ZqdO8eSvbVTJzxIxbdn64hecC-Gn--QSm11RXpM1WKiCtuhdL8eepL107papSOoz4wLBCuq5j8tkraUjcOIejNInvaHqRLLdzEC6RJD8uAzDNi5WKoosik3BOEXd5keFD3z4qgG=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p>Tampa Florida is on Florida's west coast. Its population is about 400,000 which makes it about twice as populated as Utah's Salt Lake City with about 200,000. Jacksonville is the largest city in Florida with almost a million inhabitants. Florida has a population of just over 21 million, while Utah has only about 3.5 million. Provo's population, where I live now, is about 115,000. However, the population of Maricopa County, where I lived for many years, is well over 4.5 million making its population greater than 21 of the states. </p>James Tannerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02989059644120454647noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-736523566772818752.post-28000310598153258552023-10-24T13:26:00.003-07:002023-10-24T13:26:33.961-07:00Olmec Colossal Head from Central America<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiQw_eXifMSLIpOfCFimBFCZFWOixCeowsutF6ddg7My4ob30GBQpLgaAaEX9heAOsNS7XvJBvwE3xud7neGstuplVtatYcopXLB3DAx3qwJyjGW6CUrkYImLw72LMngxiiSEgu49AFcnIoixWBtkn1mf0kha94ZqCqakuY_DsutupT4K1QqnoQ_34HGt8X" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiQw_eXifMSLIpOfCFimBFCZFWOixCeowsutF6ddg7My4ob30GBQpLgaAaEX9heAOsNS7XvJBvwE3xud7neGstuplVtatYcopXLB3DAx3qwJyjGW6CUrkYImLw72LMngxiiSEgu49AFcnIoixWBtkn1mf0kha94ZqCqakuY_DsutupT4K1QqnoQ_34HGt8X=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p>This is a lifesize replica of an Olmec head found in a botanical garden on the island of San Miguel de Cozumel. This particular sculpture was reproduced from an Olmec head or colossal head labeled as number 1 in the Xalapa's museum of Anthropology. It is also known as "el rey" (the king) It was found in San Lorenzo, Tenochtitlán (name of the archeological site, usually shortened to San Lorenzo), located at Texistepec, State of Veracruz, México. It dates from 1200 to 900 years B.C. and is 2.9 meters high and 2.1 meters wide. See “File:Cabeza Colosal No1 Del Museo Xalapa.Jpg.” In Wikipedia, May 9, 2012. <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=File:Cabeza_Colosal_n%C2%BA1_del_Museo_Xalapa.jpg&oldid=491549457">https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=File:Cabeza_Colosal_n%C2%BA1_del_Museo_Xalapa.jpg&oldid=491549457</a> </p><p>Here is a brief explanation of the origin of these remarkable carvings from “Cabeza colosal.” In Wikipedia, la enciclopedia libre, October 19, 2023. <a href="https://es.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Cabeza_colosal&oldid=154729115">https://es.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Cabeza_colosal&oldid=154729115</a>.</p><blockquote>The Olmec colossal heads are stone representations of human heads sculpted from large basalt boulders. They range in height from 1.17 to 3.4 meters (3.8 to 11.2 ft) and weigh an average of 8 tons.</blockquote><p></p><p></p><blockquote><p>The heads date from at least 900 BC and are a distinctive feature of the Olmec civilization, the first civilization to develop in Meso-America.</p><p>The Olmec civilization flourished in the lowlands of southeastern Mexico, especially in the states of Veracruz and Tabasco, between 1500 and 400 BC. The heads are believed to portray powerful individual Olmec rulers, as they display unique facial features and expressions that may be considered portraits. The heads also wear protective helmets that were worn by the Olmec in battle and during the Meso-American ballgame. Some helmets have jaguar paws or talons as symbols of political and religious power.</p><p>The boulders used for the heads were brought from the Sierra de Los Tuxtlas mountains of Veracruz, over 150 kilometres (93 mi) away from some of the Olmec sites. The method and logistics used to transport the stone remain unclear, but it is likely that they used river rafts and log rollers. The heads were sculpted using hard hand-held stones and drilled with reeds and wet sand to create depth and detail. They were probably originally painted with bright colors. </p><p>Seventeen confirmed examples of the heads have been discovered to date, from four sites within the Olmec heartland: San Lorenzo, La Venta, Tres Zapotes, and Rancho La Cobata.</p><p>The heads were variously arranged in lines or groups at major Olmec centers, but some were moved or buried by later cultures or natural events. Dating the monuments remains difficult because of the lack of archaeological context for many of them. Most have been dated to the Early Pre-classic period (1500–1000 BC) with some to the Middle Pre-classic (1000–400 BC) period.</p></blockquote><p></p><p><br /></p>James Tannerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02989059644120454647noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-736523566772818752.post-53501405808117755142023-10-15T14:05:00.000-07:002023-10-15T14:05:26.312-07:00San Diego, California<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjBSbJ2ndUa3bfxV5qOQsZHeFWDKtw8Z9Ssf4LzS6Mf8GSfMKBd4OM8k-35Zy6lBGyR_-6rGt52BBeJIIxDB924poIn1xa5LEt24StFDD7LAhakiYn2xtjfjEVvzYqyMtouKwQbCFKA64LIZzqYW-LxLZ6R__Hsu0_7VIrryE0IasOJhiqrf6dftVi_G_Sv" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjBSbJ2ndUa3bfxV5qOQsZHeFWDKtw8Z9Ssf4LzS6Mf8GSfMKBd4OM8k-35Zy6lBGyR_-6rGt52BBeJIIxDB924poIn1xa5LEt24StFDD7LAhakiYn2xtjfjEVvzYqyMtouKwQbCFKA64LIZzqYW-LxLZ6R__Hsu0_7VIrryE0IasOJhiqrf6dftVi_G_Sv" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p>Because most of my life so far, was spent living in the Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Mesa, Arizona, I spent a lot of time visiting the favorite vacation spot for those from the Salt River Valley: San Diego California. Here is a recent photo of the downtown area. See if you can guess where I was when I took this photo. </p>James Tannerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02989059644120454647noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-736523566772818752.post-9052077372047135002023-09-05T18:08:00.002-07:002023-09-05T18:08:33.086-07:00A Utah Valley Thunderstorm<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi-7zglKKngUPKlObGZEblLgVBNmIlYN6PqM2KxuwQP3Nepu2ydhOjb8CkiGBkvnL-VBKfEFxqJd5rVuk4ZhyTjzFXofO8qft3GQChiffeSHO8JeJLVA2wvFXyIpWO2ukM0Ndi2SEkIbJr8yXuLd-Q2wPQvSypHVgpqdPVmJ47qdEIDsTjUVQBWLiVqVQq0" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi-7zglKKngUPKlObGZEblLgVBNmIlYN6PqM2KxuwQP3Nepu2ydhOjb8CkiGBkvnL-VBKfEFxqJd5rVuk4ZhyTjzFXofO8qft3GQChiffeSHO8JeJLVA2wvFXyIpWO2ukM0Ndi2SEkIbJr8yXuLd-Q2wPQvSypHVgpqdPVmJ47qdEIDsTjUVQBWLiVqVQq0=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p>This is a real photograph. We went for a short drive up to a valley overlook and enjoyed the spectacular view of a thunderstorm over Utah Lake and the West Mountains. </p>James Tannerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02989059644120454647noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-736523566772818752.post-37539745074535774632023-09-01T06:06:00.001-07:002023-09-01T06:06:15.687-07:00Thunderstorm over Utah Valley<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgCtHOZ8xgVtOgCmsMTTQVtCdhYeizip84WbzuWqijOoYkPsiHw9wG7nAhcoJJ0u1TISzXcfuuEOmRasM6YYTp3tMpxRc5QaJlR9N4dE0ilGLyWXXQWAyzmx8FA4Q0ni6sW_7mPqsWu1VCTu8gbSGl7sA11_Lcwahpxw0jej2WvWIYC6oF07j92T54L_b8a" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2144" data-original-width="8384" height="164" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgCtHOZ8xgVtOgCmsMTTQVtCdhYeizip84WbzuWqijOoYkPsiHw9wG7nAhcoJJ0u1TISzXcfuuEOmRasM6YYTp3tMpxRc5QaJlR9N4dE0ilGLyWXXQWAyzmx8FA4Q0ni6sW_7mPqsWu1VCTu8gbSGl7sA11_Lcwahpxw0jej2WvWIYC6oF07j92T54L_b8a=w640-h164" width="640" /></a></div><br /> You may wish to click on this photo to see more detail. <p></p><p>There is a road that starts in Provo Canyon and goes up the side canyon to Rock Canyon Campground. Part way up the canyon, there is an overlook with a parking lot. Evening is a good time to see the valley. </p>James Tannerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02989059644120454647noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-736523566772818752.post-91842137584633721602023-08-24T14:49:00.004-07:002023-08-24T14:49:55.923-07:00Utah Valley Sunset with Brigham Young University<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEii2bFqpncKn9hV3DU4DHbb8tbWv1tUdukzCgp46jHuHubrcupyZ961vCCyQZppis652L8hgZSFWGWBN63z7Fs3-o7g4wR89A4vpXCAR_eMJ93-qCUXdhLCisA0_Juo6rkRuoFoc_DiCFipVOp6BjNLT7g2GdlNaLz7i6XvTBxBR8S1XlgY7hcWeIoL187K" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1680" data-original-width="4192" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEii2bFqpncKn9hV3DU4DHbb8tbWv1tUdukzCgp46jHuHubrcupyZ961vCCyQZppis652L8hgZSFWGWBN63z7Fs3-o7g4wR89A4vpXCAR_eMJ93-qCUXdhLCisA0_Juo6rkRuoFoc_DiCFipVOp6BjNLT7g2GdlNaLz7i6XvTBxBR8S1XlgY7hcWeIoL187K=w640-h256" width="640" /></a></div><br /> You might want to click on the image to see an enlarged copy. <p></p><p>This photo was taken from Y-mount parking lot overlooking Provo, Utah, with Brigham Young University in the center of the photo. It is late in the summer and the grass on the hills has turned to gold and the sun has turned the clouds to gold. </p>James Tannerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02989059644120454647noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-736523566772818752.post-65891470663588532072023-08-23T17:45:00.001-07:002023-08-23T17:45:03.355-07:00An Instant Sunset in Provo, Utah<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg52QjJ_8kzS0GU5a4rK9qMAB0QUZoxeHy9j_rqDkaG2btsCEPtHM0e9Hg2H2vNvBCHCtTTtX856csqKCId7FrE6dC3xOBd4OUrA8S5cbVdMWIpoa3RqlbCJeFVPwDiipHZjHyb5s07XXyvID8mflazQD4ErY_ExNrFf-7pzsNTynlbbgsup5zncQ55mI3C" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg52QjJ_8kzS0GU5a4rK9qMAB0QUZoxeHy9j_rqDkaG2btsCEPtHM0e9Hg2H2vNvBCHCtTTtX856csqKCId7FrE6dC3xOBd4OUrA8S5cbVdMWIpoa3RqlbCJeFVPwDiipHZjHyb5s07XXyvID8mflazQD4ErY_ExNrFf-7pzsNTynlbbgsup5zncQ55mI3C=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><br />This extraordinary and unusual sunset for Provo, Utah only lasted about 5 minutes or so. Right after this photo was taken it went off like someone turned off the light. The clouds happened to be in a perfect position for the light. <p></p><p><br /></p>James Tannerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02989059644120454647noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-736523566772818752.post-78529114063085987682023-08-11T15:48:00.001-07:002023-08-11T15:48:09.127-07:00Wasatch Mountains from Guardsman Pass<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjrGXDOJdmuxTgHqTmzDooonbu3nE61a2raMyJ8k36BSkf9G7g9QdpEaBp5-dozEfycNH9U4muO4KAjGE8cg5LZMRu7A2j4ls-YGDcA69e_W3Wt3g1E6Fl1GmU0Y_tr2Su218sxXiTG1mmc91RT3r2UhGmiErj4JCFsJ75Ca4okhCX7ySIl31FOYktLpaFM" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="6048" data-original-width="8064" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjrGXDOJdmuxTgHqTmzDooonbu3nE61a2raMyJ8k36BSkf9G7g9QdpEaBp5-dozEfycNH9U4muO4KAjGE8cg5LZMRu7A2j4ls-YGDcA69e_W3Wt3g1E6Fl1GmU0Y_tr2Su218sxXiTG1mmc91RT3r2UhGmiErj4JCFsJ75Ca4okhCX7ySIl31FOYktLpaFM=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><br />There is a paved, very beautiful road over Guardsman Pass from Brighton to either Park City or Midway. On a nice summer day, the road is well-used but not particularly congested. It is only about 3.4 miles from Brighton to the pass and only 28 miles using the Guardsman Pass road to Park City. If you take the right fork of the road, you can get to Midway in about 14 miles. Keep in mind, that some parts of the road are steep, with sharp curves and dangerous in inclement weather. <p></p>James Tannerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02989059644120454647noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-736523566772818752.post-69536628367259917422023-07-29T17:34:00.003-07:002023-07-29T17:34:55.836-07:00Wasatch Mountains at Brighton, Utah<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEipmRKHAIGB5VOWhJ0EjAMcd09UyKw2y2V7kH2b3WK736QK0N95WKCTTMR20liKQe4les2Nr1TsucOFA6051IM_CYQW3USJZLxMZ-7iRNgYHBctLvwjr4TapfcIJIRVlxUCeIOmwka2y2LKwsnizSerYsnfgsjkw5fFUoYfFk_NlixEmzJyXLCdkbtYevTu" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEipmRKHAIGB5VOWhJ0EjAMcd09UyKw2y2V7kH2b3WK736QK0N95WKCTTMR20liKQe4les2Nr1TsucOFA6051IM_CYQW3USJZLxMZ-7iRNgYHBctLvwjr4TapfcIJIRVlxUCeIOmwka2y2LKwsnizSerYsnfgsjkw5fFUoYfFk_NlixEmzJyXLCdkbtYevTu=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>This is the original photo. Using AI in Photoshop (Beta) I made the following image from this original. <p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgW509lKdq-kdDwGPV-UJShd5Mnl-vZhXyg7YBU4PeK4Kv8tw4BDOszQGXLSh5NV_K1y5ZbHxLD6r3h4ysomsBvxvjSoLnvln7-fKiwIfuqjI6mFH7mpQcGeKCURPo5dLnMt_5pc8SQZp7gDdsZpvIzN8rjQk5sVDjXkIvwfjEDhadaZQXD_Q7oxfQ4FtE5" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="8438" height="230" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgW509lKdq-kdDwGPV-UJShd5Mnl-vZhXyg7YBU4PeK4Kv8tw4BDOszQGXLSh5NV_K1y5ZbHxLD6r3h4ysomsBvxvjSoLnvln7-fKiwIfuqjI6mFH7mpQcGeKCURPo5dLnMt_5pc8SQZp7gDdsZpvIzN8rjQk5sVDjXkIvwfjEDhadaZQXD_Q7oxfQ4FtE5=w640-h230" width="640" /></a></div><br />Everything outside of the original photo has been created and is not a real photograph. Think about it. What is a real photograph?<p></p><p><br /></p>James Tannerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02989059644120454647noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-736523566772818752.post-21105514009495578342023-07-26T17:37:00.001-07:002023-07-26T17:37:11.935-07:00Here's looking at you!<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir5mxnWk1DbbORn-Yb26VZloH0q2ATnVLfT08sFucIYpcqoRfiVVFkEj1juxNJnDRc28FnH0T9nnFZsIrflrgdXFezKbpHyeMmjN7SBvcDAAIjU-mBl-F2a7MbdymlfyRnlFABk_6lp-AAUaLOtzQAR0vMNG8YFhJqfTJjwr8lok5_sk8YolpJQFmWoB3e/s4032/Owl.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir5mxnWk1DbbORn-Yb26VZloH0q2ATnVLfT08sFucIYpcqoRfiVVFkEj1juxNJnDRc28FnH0T9nnFZsIrflrgdXFezKbpHyeMmjN7SBvcDAAIjU-mBl-F2a7MbdymlfyRnlFABk_6lp-AAUaLOtzQAR0vMNG8YFhJqfTJjwr8lok5_sk8YolpJQFmWoB3e/w480-h640/Owl.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This is a Eurasian Eagle-Owl (Bubo bubo), quoting from Generative AI,</div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><blockquote><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The Eurasian eagle owl is one of the largest owl species in the world. Here are some measurements for the Eurasian eagle owl:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Body length: 23 to 28 inches</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Wingspan: 5 to 6.6 feet</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Weight: 3 to 9 pounds</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Total length: 56 to 75 cm (22 to 30 in)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The average adult Eurasian eagle owl weighs 2.69 kg. The largest Eurasian eagle owl specimens can have a wingspan of 6 ft 7 in.</div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The Eurasian eagle owl is also known for its large orange eyes and prominent ear tufts. Its eyes are fixed and do not move. </div><p></p></blockquote><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><p></p>James Tannerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02989059644120454647noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-736523566772818752.post-12243441215294016402023-07-18T16:09:00.000-07:002023-07-18T16:09:20.601-07:00Canal Draw Bridge, Amsterdam, Netherlands<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj2Oz6llbMhliMXl_TjBmYljjJJevqhDmtXuhhMYWFizI1j7ZzOFxyd7tGJtXbK2S2jfZ_fBt8kNGpdVcHJhPNTsf6kQgcv7G3qjyRsjc-FBTcXlP7YsVSlmGLDij8tkEJ6iTetUdc5URs0Hc8q14ymZiu5qdZqbe2gOB9rHMPx0cnc53ByVpFTLoK_c4UL" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj2Oz6llbMhliMXl_TjBmYljjJJevqhDmtXuhhMYWFizI1j7ZzOFxyd7tGJtXbK2S2jfZ_fBt8kNGpdVcHJhPNTsf6kQgcv7G3qjyRsjc-FBTcXlP7YsVSlmGLDij8tkEJ6iTetUdc5URs0Hc8q14ymZiu5qdZqbe2gOB9rHMPx0cnc53ByVpFTLoK_c4UL=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p>This is a double beam bascule bridge in Amsterdam, Netherlands over the Nieuwe Herengracht canal. A bascule bridge (also referred to as a drawbridge or a lifting bridge) is a moveable bridge with a counterweight that continuously balances a span, or leaf, throughout its upward swing to provide clearance for boat traffic. It may be single- or double-leafed. </p>James Tannerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02989059644120454647noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-736523566772818752.post-51611241389817461622023-07-15T17:22:00.001-07:002023-07-15T17:22:34.332-07:00Slow motion geyser from Yellowstone National Park<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/UVzJNSUVoUk" width="320" youtube-src-id="UVzJNSUVoUk"></iframe></div><br /><p></p><p><a href="https://youtu.be/UVzJNSUVoUk">https://youtu.be/UVzJNSUVoUk</a></p><p>This is a short video of a small geyser in Yellowstone National Park in slow motion. </p>James Tannerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02989059644120454647noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-736523566772818752.post-83551481460246923382023-07-13T18:41:00.003-07:002023-07-13T18:41:12.046-07:00Koi Fish in a pond<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/mZAaRRQN0v4" width="320" youtube-src-id="mZAaRRQN0v4"></iframe></div><br /><p></p><p><a href="https://youtube.com/shorts/mZAaRRQN0v4?feature=share">https://youtube.com/shorts/mZAaRRQN0v4?feature=share</a></p><p>Over the past couple of years, I have been taking short videos. I decided I would put some of them online on YouTube.com and feature them here. I have quite an assortment so you might want to see some of the longer ones on my YouTube Channel. </p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4cT2_EjTMVVJgaF5Gdwl1Q">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4cT2_EjTMVVJgaF5Gdwl1Q</a></p>James Tannerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02989059644120454647noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-736523566772818752.post-7463775607019967012023-07-06T05:12:00.003-07:002023-07-06T05:12:24.375-07:00Snowfall fills Rock Creek, Provo, Utah<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ORQCtl3yoTE" width="320" youtube-src-id="ORQCtl3yoTE"></iframe></div><br /><p></p><p><a href="https://youtu.be/ORQCtl3yoTE">https://youtu.be/ORQCtl3yoTE</a></p><p>Spring snowfall melting raised Rock Canyon Creek to almost flood level. However, no damage was done. The Creek is back to normal. Rock Canyon, Provo, Utah</p>James Tannerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02989059644120454647noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-736523566772818752.post-26844625943305636942023-07-05T18:30:00.000-07:002023-07-05T18:30:26.493-07:00Dinosaur at Ashton Gardens, Thanksgiving Point, Lehi, Utah<br /><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/J8VKIIhqXcs" width="320" youtube-src-id="J8VKIIhqXcs"></iframe></div><a href="https://www.youtube.com/shorts/J8VKIIhqXcs">https://www.youtube.com/shorts/J8VKIIhqXcs</a></div><div><br /></div><div><div>Dinosaur Island is a summer-long event at Ashton Gardens at Thanksgiving Point in Lehi, Utah. The event features 32 life-sized, animatronic dinosaurs, including the Tyrannosaurus Rex, Triceratops, Giganotosaurus, and Brachiosaurus. The dinosaurs are placed throughout the 50-acre Ashton Gardens. The event runs from May 27 to August 26, 2023.</div><div><br /></div><div>The dinosaurs move and make sounds. They are over 30 feet long and 20 feet high.</div></div><br />James Tannerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02989059644120454647noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-736523566772818752.post-81921814177224381812023-07-04T14:57:00.003-07:002023-07-04T14:57:50.244-07:00Bees taking a pollen bath<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/T4ulU__wbBk" width="320" youtube-src-id="T4ulU__wbBk"></iframe></div><br /><p><a href="https://youtu.be/T4ulU__wbBk">https://youtu.be/T4ulU__wbBk</a></p><p>A beautiful summer day with bees buzzing in the roses. We saw bees rolling around in the pollen in these lovely flowers. <br /><br /><br /><br /></p>James Tannerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02989059644120454647noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-736523566772818752.post-37994401910020830872023-07-04T06:22:00.000-07:002023-07-04T06:22:11.534-07:00Fireworks at the BYU Stadium of Fire Finale, Provo, Utah<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/oFO--oxf1aY" width="320" youtube-src-id="oFO--oxf1aY"></iframe></div><br /><p></p><p><a href="https://youtu.be/oFO--oxf1aY">https://youtu.be/oFO--oxf1aY</a></p><p>The 2023 Stadium of Fire was held on Saturday, July 1, 2023 at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, Utah. The concert was headlined by the rock band Journey. The Stadium of Fire is part of the America's Freedom Festival, a multi-day event that celebrates the Fourth of July.</p><p>The Stadium of Fire is the largest fireworks show in the United States. It attracts 30,000 to 50,000 people each year. Past performers include Tim McGraw and Marie Osmond.</p>James Tannerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02989059644120454647noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-736523566772818752.post-77669828894114528212023-06-30T21:13:00.000-07:002023-06-30T21:13:09.071-07:00Cascade Falls, Utah<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/to_VRJ0reFU" width="320" youtube-src-id="to_VRJ0reFU"></iframe></div><a href="https://youtube.com/shorts/to_VRJ0reFU?feature=share">https://youtube.com/shorts/to_VRJ0reFU?feature=share</a><p></p><p>Cascade Falls is a unique waterfall. It is located near Navajo Lake in Southern Utah up Cedar Canyon from Cedar City. The water comes from Navajo Lake through a lava tube. It is located about 3/4 of a mile from the trailhead at the end of Forest Road 54. </p>James Tannerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02989059644120454647noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-736523566772818752.post-7886644018569861782023-06-27T10:48:00.003-07:002023-06-27T10:48:47.565-07:00Cedar Breaks National Monument, Utah<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjqK8jcO6InUxO-z-nBieetXzed831Wy6ueHbnbrNKJdCxyMJ3nwijZLn5T_wH8Twst0ZMD4qpOsTR0DQq8ke7p4Tfo5yZAMEwnu4hbRMV6D8rPuDK_4bDrffsgbwdlcSTjYgcSZfMd2onYPItrVGdfUp3BSr7XS_lTm6_AeaPF8gd9_eo-NzD7Kb9sFyw0" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjqK8jcO6InUxO-z-nBieetXzed831Wy6ueHbnbrNKJdCxyMJ3nwijZLn5T_wH8Twst0ZMD4qpOsTR0DQq8ke7p4Tfo5yZAMEwnu4hbRMV6D8rPuDK_4bDrffsgbwdlcSTjYgcSZfMd2onYPItrVGdfUp3BSr7XS_lTm6_AeaPF8gd9_eo-NzD7Kb9sFyw0=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p>Cedar Breaks is always compared to Bryce Canyon National Park but the scenery in both is spectacular. Cedar Breaks is quite a bit smaller and far less crowded. This day was cold and windy with the last patches of snow. This is the optimal time to visit all the Utah parks and monuments because just a few weeks later there are mobs of tourists. </p>James Tannerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02989059644120454647noreply@blogger.com0