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Links to Interesting Websites
I hope my website has kindled a flame
within you relating to the love and appreciation of Red Rock
Country. Here are a few links to other sites that you may find
of interest. This list is far from complete. If you have
any suggestions for new links, contact me.
- Abbey's
Web - Dedicated to the life and work of author
Edward Abbey.
- American
Southwest - Nice collection of photos from the
southwest. Check out the great series of
reptile & insect photos.
- DesertUSA
Magazine - An online magazine designed to explore
the beauty, life and culture of the North American deserts.
The site contains information, images, stories, movie, and
audio clips about virtually any desert-related topic: plants,
animals, geology, cultural and natural history, recreation,
parks, cities, travel and people.
- GORP
- Southern Utah - Travel information from the "Great
Outdoor Recreation Pages". Includes tips on hiking and
biking trails, and many other forms of outdoor recreation.
- Grand
Circle Tour - Great collection of travel tips
relating to the National Parks & Monuments of southern
Utah and northern Arizona. Contains a link to "Images
of the Grand Circle", a collection of 200 photographs
of this beautiful area.
- Photo
Addict - A true photo enthusiast, David Timms
has captured some beautiful images from national parks in southern
Utah and other western states. Don't miss the "Photography
Quotes" section for some artistic inspiration.
- Photography
Outdoors - An excellent
collection of beautiful images by fellow Utah resident Kevin
Mikkelsen. Here you can explore the vastness of remote wilderness,
take in a tour of your favorite National Park or immerse yourself
in a timeless sunset and contemplate the beauty of a serene
waterfall.
- Ray
Rasmussen's Canyonlands & Arches Webpage -
A great collection of information and links relating to all
of canyon country. There are lots of links for information
regarding canyon country geology, wildlife, rock art, parks,
recreation, articles, collections, journals and much more.
- Red
Rock Country - An extremely informative site relating
to the geology of Red Rock Country, by Jack Stroman. Additional
sections contain wonderfully detailed information about things
to see and do throughout the entire region. With its massive
amount of information and beautiful pictures, make sure you
don't miss this site!
- Utah
Outdoor Friends - New! -
A group of friends who enjoy the outdoors, specifically backpacking,
camping, hiking and river sports. These guys really seem to
know what hiking is all about - having fun! Follow their
adventures through Labyrinth Canyon, Zion, Arches and many
more places throughout the state of Utah.
The city of Moab is a great place to stay for an
enjoyable trip into southern Utah. With a population of approximately
5000 people, it is the largest town in southeastern Utah. Conveniently
located near several national and state parks, Moab has all of the
services (motels, supermarkets, camping supplies, restaurants, etc.)
that you will ever need for an enjoyable trip.
- B&H
Photo - This is where I buy most of my stuff!
Great prices and a fantastic selection. I've bought cameras,
scanners, and general photography supplies here for many years.
Super fast service.
- Canon
FD Documentation Project - A great resource for
info relating to the Canon FD line of cameras. You can even
download a complete FTb User Manual in PDF format.
- Canon
Powershot A-Series User Group - CPAUG is a community
of people who use one of the Canon A-Series Digital Cameras.
If you have a question about your Powershot, you will likely
find the answer here.
- Nikon
Talk Forum - A great message board which includes
a lot of information relating to Nikon Coolpix Cameras, including
the 5700. A good place to communicate with other Coolpix owners
about tips and techniques.
- PetroScans -
Convert your 35mm film into timeless digital images. Great quality
work from Moab resident Chris Conrad.
- Photo.net -
Interesting discussions relating to photographic techniques and
equipment.
These sites contain the latest and most accurate information relating
to park rules and regulations. Several years ago I used to write
to individual National Parks for information packets prior to planning
a trip. Now all of that information, and much more, is available
at the click of a mouse.
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