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From Mesa Verde, we had quite a drive to do in order to come back in the general vicinity of our base of operations (Las Vegas). After all, this is where our plane was going to take us back home a few days later.
On the road near Page, AZ
So after a long ride, we finally stopped to spend the night in Page, AZ. If you remember, this is where we had visited Antelope Canyon earlier. This time, we had much less time to spare, but we did manage to visit a spot not very well known called “Horsehoe Bend”.
Horseshoe Bend
The Colorado River
Horseshoe Bend is free to visit. One simply has to park in a small area on Route 89 and walk about a kilometer to get to it. The area is actually named after a horseshoe-shaped meander in the Colorado River and the cliff side is approximately 1000 feet high.
Even with my wide angle lens, I couldn’t really get it all in the same frame. Still, I think the pictures give a good sense of the place. For a really cool panorama shot, you can also head over to the Wikipedia article on the subject.
Mart at Horseshoe Bend (shot by Julie)
My feet over Horseshoe Bend
And for this picture, we asked a fellow tourist to snap it. No we don’t suffer from vertigo. After handing me back the camera, he admitted that he almost jokingly asked us to take one step back.
Julie and Mart at Horseshoe Bend
Simply amazing.
Is Julie wearing a real skirt or is this one of these so called skorts?
Thank you! This is a real skirt, btw
OK, thanks, Mart
I’ve seen pictures of this on hotel room walls, but never knew exactly where it was. Now I do. And there every year, so we can certainly find a way to do that. SO glad you took this trip to help me figure out where to go.
Thanks for the Mesa Verde advice. We’ve heard similar from others (and heard that other places are better that are similar–Chaco Canyon, Bandalier, etc.), but your pictures just made it look spectacular. We’ll definitely wait for a free time if we don’t happen to get an annual pass.
By the way, the picture of both of you is holiday card material. Fabulous.
There is also a local beer with the Horseshoe Bend image. It’s very good! And it takes no more than 30-40 mins to visit the site. Very much worth it.
Thank you again very much for the kind words!
I followed Louise over and glad I did. I’ve driven by the Horseshoe Bend overlook too many times. Next time I go to Page it’s a definate stop. Excellent captures.
And best of all, it’s FREE! ;^) Thanks for stopping by and for the kind words, Geogypsy!
Guess I somehow missed this when you 1st posted it. More excellent images, looks like it was a great trip, even considering the tiger in Las Vegas.
JG.