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The mineral rich clays of the Chinle formation slant and layer in front of an eroded sandstone butte that intercepts evening light under tendrils of sunset cloud, Red Desert, near Caineville, Utah.
This particular campsite was an unplanned stopping point on the way to our family’s second journey down Paria Canyon several years ago. More often than not when one searches for a place to rest off the side of the road the opportunities available leave one somewhat wanting. I recall a number of evenings camping with my father when I was younger that involved simply pulling to the side of a dirt road and sleeping in the back of the pickup. On this day, I am unclear how we could have fared better. Following a repast of pasta con salsiccia, the late day light commenced to find descending veils of desert virga that lifted the focus skyward and would not let go.
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The mineral rich clays of the Chinle formation slant and layer in front of an eroded sandstone butte that intercepts evening light under tendrils of sunset cloud, Red Desert, near Caineville, Utah.
This particular campsite was an unplanned stopping point on the way to our family’s second journey down Paria Canyon several years ago. More often than not when one searches for a place to rest off the side of the road the opportunities available leave one somewhat wanting. I recall a number of evenings camping with my father when I was younger that involved simply pulling to the side of a dirt road and sleeping in the back of the pickup. On this day, I am unclear how we could have fared better. Following a repast of pasta con salsiccia, the late day light commenced to find descending veils of desert virga that lifted the focus skyward and would not let go.