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Monthly Archives: June 2005

Day 6 — Canyonlands National Park, May 2005

In May 2005, Rachelle and I took a vacation to Colorado. During our trip, we took a slight detour into Utah. After visiting Arches National Park, we decided to briefly visit Canyonlands National Park. Canyonlands is divided into three separate parts by the Colorado and Green Rivers. We only had time to visit the Island in the Sky District.

Canyonlands National Park

Welcome to Canyonlands
The park sign greeted us as we entered Canyonlands National Park.

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Day 6 — Arches National Park, May 2005

In May 2005, Rachelle and I took a vacation to Colorado. After riding on the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, we made a detour in our travel plans and drove through eastern Utah to visit Arches National Park. This was our second trip to Arches National Park; our first visit was in September 2001.

Arches National Park

Arches Sign
The park sign greeted us as we entered the park.

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The Legend of Deep Throat

The Legend of Deep Throat — Peggy Noonan looks at Mark Felt and the repercussions of Watergate
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Ben Stein: About ‘Deep Throat’

Ben Stein shares his thoughts about ‘Deep Throat’ — From Stones Cry Out

Day 5 — Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, May 2005

In May 2005, Rachelle and I took a vacation to Colorado. After visiting Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and driving the Million Dollar Highway over the San Juan Mountains, we spent the night in Durango. And the next morning, bright and early, we boarded the train on the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad.

Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad

Animas River
The first part of the ride is pretty uneventful—just leaving Durango. But once we were in the mountains, I left my seat in a covered car to brave the cold air of an uncovered car to take some photos of the beautiful scenery.

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