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Horseshoe Bend, Arizona. Note the low water level with ridges in the middle of the river.

My Canyon Country Escapade (Part III): Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend

Continued from : My Canyon Country Escapade Part II: Monument Valley and Lake Powell

We woke up to the twittering of birds in a tree just outside our room in Lake Powell Resort. I made a cup of coffee and stepped outside onto the balcony. The sun was lighting up the hills and the air had a warm dryness to it. Today we would be visiting Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend. The weather was perfect for the visit.

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Grand canyon, Arizona

My Canyon Country Adventure (Part 1): Grand Canyon and Sedona

The Grand  Canyon, one of the seven natural wonders of the world, and Monument Valley, where countless Wild West movies were shot—these and nearby Bryce Canyon and Zion National Park were on my bucket list for a long, long time. I had been itching to see them but the Corona virus had thrown a monkey wrench into the plans. But with the vaccine, the tide was turning. People were beginning to travel and lead at least a semblance of their normal lives. I was ready to go!

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