Lens-Artists Challenge #367: Everyone Should See This
“Often times we see something that inspires us. We think – “Oh! I wish others could see this!” It might be a place, a thing, people maybe, that you think everyone should see.” Those are the words Joanne Mason used in the opening of her guest post for this week’s Lens-Artists challenge. You should see her post for great inspiration of what you think everyone should see.
When we began planning our Utah 2016 summer vacation, we talked to a few people who had already been to those five national parks, Zion, Bryce Canyon, Capitol Reef, Arches, and Canyonlands. A couple of friends who had lived in Utah mentioned that we should make time to visit Dead Horse Point State Park, which is located on the way to Canyonlands National Park and only 32 miles from Moab.
What a beautiful state park that is! Some people even mislabel photos on social media as Canyonlands. We went to this park a couple of times to hike some and enjoy the magnificent view at Dead Horse Point. Walking around that area is a new discovery at every few steps.
The legend of the Dead Horse Point, as it was explained to us, states that at the turn of the 20th century, that mesa you see was used as a corral for wild horses. Once the horses got to the mesa, the cowboys would fence them in. At some point in time, for whatever reason, the horses were left there without any water and died, even though the Colorado River was 2,000 feet (610 m) below.
If you’re ever near Moab (Utah), Arches, or Canyonlands National Parks, please make sure to leave some time to visit Dead Horse Point State Park.
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That is the story behind the shots. If you liked this post, you may also be interested in others featuring Colorado River, Dead Horse Point, Landscapes, Lens-Artists, Parks, and Utah. Until the next time, keep clicking and capturing the beauty your eyes find.
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klh048
I was fortunate to take that turnoff into the state park on my first visit to Canyonlands. Your images offer a view of the great beauty and drama of the place. By the way, after seeing your images from Chimayo I’ll have go back. Great work.
Egidio Leitao
Thank you so much for this feedback.
PR
Gorgeous!
Egidio Leitao
Thank you, PR.
Lindy Le Coq
What incredible vistas. Thank you for sharing!
Egidio Leitao
You’re welcome. I’m glad you liked them. Thank you.
Leya
Another gorgeous place I can see thanks to this challenge!
Egidio Leitao
Thank you for your kind feedback, Ann-Christine.
Steve Schwartzman
While just about everyone is aware of the Grand Canyon, few know that other parts of the Colorado River are equally grand, as your photos of Dead Horse Point make clear.
Egidio Leitao
Excellent point, Steve. Even the Grand Canyon, everyone seems to go to the South Rim. I personally prefer the North Rim: fewer people and beauty right up closer. Thank you for your feedback.
Sofia Alves
Otherworldly, Egídio. Thank you for sharing such a beauty that I’ll never see in person.
Egidio Leitao
Sofia, as I mentioned to someone else, this week we are bound to see a lot of those places we’ll never be able to see in person. Thank you.
restlessjo
Oh, my word! I never saw a more gorgeous image in my life, Egidio. Your lead photo is breathtaking. Being there would be 7th heaven xx
Egidio Leitao
Jo, that kind of remark has set my day to an excellent start. Many thanks. xx
I. J. Khanewala
Stunning! That kind of a vantage point on a beautiful oxbow! Lovely photos
Egidio Leitao
Thanks, I.J. To make it even better, that’s only a very short walk from the parking area. I believe there is even a handicapped access to that lookout point.
Teresa
Thanks for sharing this Egidio. Definitely something everyone should see but I think I won’t be able to see it in person tho.
Egidio Leitao
Teresa, I think we’ll have a lot of those instances. I’ve already seen several places that I know I won’t be able to see in person. Thanks for writing.
Anne Sandler
What beautiful images Egidio. I didn’t know of this State Park. This is definitely on the list.
Egidio Leitao
Anne, thank you. You won’t be disappointed.
Cherryl
Just stunning, and mysterious too.
Egidio Leitao
Thanks, Cherryl. You nailed an excellent description for that park.
Brad Volz
Gorgeous photos and reminders Egidio. Sadly, I didn’t know about Dead Horse when I visited Moab. Hopefully I’ll get back. There are so many places I want to visit.
Egidio Leitao
Brad, many people don’t know about the park, although they drive right by the entrance road on the way to Canyonlands NP. If you go back, it’s also worth checking out Fisher Towers, just outside Arches NP. I’m also feeling there are so many place to see and revisit. I’ll try to make fall the time to do it. Thanks for writing.
Steve Schwartzman
Coincidentally, we were planning to leave on a trip to Utah today, and Dead Horse Point is on my list of places to see there. We’re in a holding pattern, waiting to see whether the government shuts down, in which case the national parks and monuments we’re planning to visit will be closed. If the government does shut down, we may take a mini-trip somewhere closer to home instead.
Egidio Leitao
What a hassle! If you make it, I trust you have Canyonlands on your list of parks, too.
Steve Schwartzman
Yes, Canyonlands is on the list. We were there very briefly three decades ago, so we want to take a better look at it.
philosophy through photography
That’s such a beautiful share, Egidio!
Dead Horse Point really does look like one of those places everyone should see at least once.
The views of the Colorado River are just breathtaking, and the legend behind the name adds such a haunting layer to its beauty.
Egidio Leitao
Although the name story is sad, the location is beautiful. Thanks for writing.
philosophy through photography
Welcome, my friend.
Tina Schell
Interestingly we’ve been to the area several times to visit some of the better-known parks but have never made it to Dead Horse Point. Although I hate the name which is really sad it looks like a magnificent spot Egidio. Maybe next time 🙂. In the meanwhile, thanks for the amazing images which is the next-best thing to visiting.
Egidio Leitao
Tina, as I mentioned to John, you’re not alone. It happens to a lot of people. We only knew about the park because of our friends’ recommendation. Another area, this one close to Arches, is Fisher Towers. It’s beautiful, too. Thanks for writing.
photobyjohnbo
I saw the sign pointing to this park when transitioning from Arches to Canyonlands, but we didn’t take the time to stop. I see that was our loss. Maybe it should be a choice on our next trip through or near Utah!
Beautiful photography, Egidio!
Egidio Leitao
John, you’re not alone there. Many people don’t go to this park. On your next trip, you may also want to check out Fisher Towers just outside Arches. It’s a beautiful hike. Thank you for writing.
photobyjohnbo
I’ll try to remember. On our upcoming trip across Texas, we are planning on stopping at Big Bend NP, staying at Alpine for a couple of days.
Egidio Leitao
John, I wrote you a direct note. Please let me know what time of the year you’re planning to get to Big Bend.
photobyjohnbo
I just saw it. I will drop you an email in an hour or so.
Toonsarah
I remember stopping there on our way to Canyonlands back in 1993! And yes, I believe I mistakenly thought it was part of that park. Stunning views 😲
Egidio Leitao
Sarah, I’m glad you saw it in person. Thanks for writing.
Leanne Cole
What an amazing place and thanks for the history about the name, great photos too Egidio. I’ve seen photos before, but once again I would like to see it, but know I never will. I enjoy it through photos from others now.
Egidio Leitao
The park history is sad, but the natural beauty is unforgettable. Thank you so much for your comments.
Ritva Sillanmäki Photography
This is so impressive I can totally see why you would recommend it to others. Gorgeous
Egidio Leitao
Thanks, Ritva. Because it’s a state park, many people go right past the park entrance and miss this beautiful place.
shoreacres
The expansive landscape is impressive, but I particularly enjoyed seeing the road cutting through the land in the second photo. Details like that truly help to communicate the vastness of our wilderness areas.
Egidio Leitao
Thank you, Linda. Both at that park and Canyonlands, those roads are amazing to see in the distance.
Alison
Awesome Egidio! But a sad story about the horses
Egidio Leitao
Thanks, Alison. Yes, it breaks my heart every time I see that photo and think of the horses.
margaret21
This truly seems indeed to be something worth seeing. Perhaps as much for the scale -astonishing to Brtitish eyes, accustomed as we are to our relatively small island – as for the astonishing scenery itself. Thanks for thinking to share this with us.
Egidio Leitao
Thank you, Margaret. When we first stopped there, we were in awe. We came back a second time to experience more.
margaret21
Awe is often in short supply and quite wonderful when it strikes.
Wandering Dawgs
Egidio, Wow! Your images are amazing! The one of the Colorado River at Dead Horse Point is my favorite. We visited there in 2006. I remember being in awe of the beauty there. Your images took me back there. Thank you.
Egidio Leitao
Thanks, Beth. The park is truly beautiful.
M.
Beautiful shots
Egidio Leitao
Thank you very much.
Joanne
Egidio, as I wrote when you commented at my post, this is a great response to the theme. The photos do justice to an exceptionally beautiful place. I love that it was such a discovery for you.
Egidio Leitao
Thanks for the wonderful feedback and beautiful challenge.