Mesas to the Left of Us by terryliv

Mesas to the Left of Us

Day 14: Torrey, Utah to Durango Colorado

On Route 24. We initially thought that those mounds were man made but then decided they were naturally occuring. Weird

After the fabulous drive on Utah Scenic Byway 12 the previous day, we were expecting something a little more restrained for the next. How wrong we were.
The route that Ron @stray_shooter had planned for us took us east from Torrey on Route 24 to Hanksville (yes, there really is such a place) and then south and east on Route 95 to Blanding on US Route 191. I now know this highway is called Route 24 Scenic Byway and scenic it certainly is. Route 95 doesn't have a catchy name but it is equally as scenic. I reckon that together, they at least the equal of Route 12. It was another fabulous day of driving.


Don't bother to comment, just enjoy the drive.
This seems to be a volcano plug--magma that hardened inside a volcano, and now the outer volcano is eroding away.
November 21st, 2017  
Quite different to your previous series but spectacular in their own way. Fav
November 21st, 2017  
Very interesting shot.
November 21st, 2017  
Great capture of the unique looking rock formations. Yep, mesas for sure.
November 21st, 2017  
So unusual, neat colour contrasts
November 21st, 2017  
Impressive natural patterns beautifully captured against that deep blue sky Terry:)
November 21st, 2017  
Amazing geology :)
November 21st, 2017  
And now you're singing my song :) fav
November 21st, 2017  
Super cool shot
November 21st, 2017  
Very impressive formations :)
November 21st, 2017  
I like the shadow play on this mesa.
November 22nd, 2017  
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