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Saturday, December 23, 2017

I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas....in the Utah Desert?

         While northern Utah's mountains—known for "The Greatest Snow on Earth"—await their first major snowfall, a winter solstice storm blanketed Arches and Canyonlands National Parks with 6-8 inches of the fluffy white stuff.

          Enjoy these red-rock snowscapes.  Wishing you a white Christmas—if only in your dreams.


Balanced Rock,  Arches National Park

Turret Arch, Arches National Park

North Window Arch, Arches National Park

Canyonlands National Park, Island in the Sky District



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8 comments:

  1. 1HappyHikerDecember 25, 2017 at 8:49 AM

    Thanks for sharing such stunning and beautiful images, Rita!

    Best wishes to you and yours for a Happy Holiday season now, and throughout the years to come!

    John

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  2. One Day in AmericaDecember 25, 2017 at 1:51 PM

    Thanks John!

    Best Wishes and Happy New Year to you and yours!

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  3. Aunt BeulahDecember 31, 2017 at 12:59 PM

    Snow and red rock: What a beautiful combination. I also like the snowshoeing picture of you. You look so happy. Hoping your New Year is wonderful and filled with many adventures you'll share with us.

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    1. One Day in AmericaJanuary 2, 2018 at 5:30 PM

      Yes, the snow and red rock is a beautiful combination. I think the last time Arches saw a snowfall like this one was in 2010. Meanwhile, the rest of the state is going through quite a dry spell.
      I hope we get measurable snow soon, or my planned winter adventures may not materialize!

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  4. SoumyenduJanuary 11, 2018 at 9:29 PM

    Beautiful pictures Rita! Wish you could have posted some more pictures of the Arches and Canyonlands

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    1. One Day in AmericaJanuary 13, 2018 at 8:31 PM

      Hi Soumyendu!

      Thanks for your comments. Here is a link to an older post with additional photos of Arches N.P. in winter.
      Enjoy! http://onedayinamerica.blogspot.com/2011/12/arches-national-park-in-winter.html

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  5. SteveApril 2, 2018 at 5:32 PM

    What a blessing that snowy day in the canyons was.

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    1. One Day in AmericaApril 2, 2018 at 6:07 PM

      Yes, Steve, a blessing to be sure! How nice that we were able to enjoy it with family!

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