Capitol Reef Scenic Drive
by Bob and Nancy Kendrick
Title
Capitol Reef Scenic Drive
Artist
Bob and Nancy Kendrick
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
A view of the lovely scenic drive in Capitol Reef National Park. This is a portion near the visitor center. The very large Fruita Mailbox Tree is in the right portion of the image, and the red rock cliffs typical of Capitol Reef are in the background. We spent a lovely late morning in late March in this area, enjoying the glorious weather and surroundings. We bought a home-made fruit pie at the Gifford Homestead to share along with our coffee at one of the picnic tables.
From nps.gov: "The area of Capitol Reef has been a homeland to people for thousands of years. Archaic hunters and gatherers migrated through the canyons. Fremont Culture solidified around 500 CE, from food foraging groups, to farmers of corn, beans and squash. Petroglyphs etched in rock walls and painted pictographs remain as sacred remnants of the ancient Indians' saga. Explorers, Mormon pioneers and others arrived in the 1800s, settling in what is now the Fruita Rural Historic District. They planted and nurtured orchards of apples, pears, and peaches."
For those of you who may be considering a visit to the southern Utah parks, remember Capitol Reef - it is definitely an under-rated park!
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April 3rd, 2013
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Comments (25)
Teresa Zieba
Marvelous image. Love the contrast of rich earthy tones on the ground and heavenly blue gorgeous sky. f/v
Bob and Nancy Kendrick replied:
Thanks so much Teresa! Those brilliant blue skies out west are just fabulous!
Debra and Dave Vanderlaan
LOVE that old tree Bob and Nancy! We Voted! Celebrate life, Debra and Dave
Bob and Nancy Kendrick
Darren, Thanks so much for the feature in 3 A Day Greeting Cards for all Occasions!
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Colette, Thanks so much for the feature in Orange - Yellow - Red Photos and Paints!
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Bajan, Thanks so much for the feature in Group of photographers from around the world!
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Eva, Thanks so much for the feature in Places You Visited and Would Recommend to Others!
Randy Rosenberger
It is a privilege and an honor to FEATURE this beautiful piece of art work on the HOMEPAGE of WISCONSIN FLOWERS AND SCENERY, due to the impressive workmanship and love that went into this lovely piece. I truly enjoyed viewing this beauty, and hopefully, many other art enthusiasts will too. Forever, Elvis
Bob and Nancy Kendrick replied:
Randy, Thanks so much for your kind comment and for the feature in Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery!