5.09 Petrified Forest State Park (the ‘Kid’ is back) 5.11 Horseshoe Bend
Welcome back, Editor. Caught between a rock and a hard stump You think the trees are petrified. You should see our editor’s face when the lightning rips from the sky. That’s what happened here at Grand Staircase Escalante today. Jenni returned to the trails after resting for four days. We were nervous and considered it a premature action. Nevertheless, after the short but quite daring hike, she is feeling quite well. A special thanks to all those who offered their good wishes—received with much appreciation. Thank you. A rock today, formerly a tree stump (Please click on pictures to get a better perspective) Horseshoe Bend, Page ,Az “You’re not going to catch us in a petrified forest and, certainly not at night. If the forest is scared, how should we feel? Why?” We asked our returning editor, “do you think the trees are so afraid? Could it be lightning or is it something deeper?” ‘It’s all about the rocks.’ “Rocks!” we exclaimed. “The trees are afraid of the rocks?” ‘Don’...