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Jesse Weber
Photo Date: 
03/07/2018
You can see lots of petrified wood along the road of the scenic drive.
Jesse Weber
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03/07/2018
A large pedestal log on the edge of mesa, seen from a pullout along the scenic drive.
Jesse Weber
Photo Date: 
03/07/2018
Info signs and great views are located along the scenic drive.
Jesse Weber
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03/07/2018
The rim of Blue Mesa.
Jesse Weber
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03/07/2018
Looking out over the Painted Desert.
Jesse Weber
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03/07/2018
Beginning the Blue Mesa Trail.
Jesse Weber
Photo Date: 
03/07/2018
The trail leading down into a canyon of blue badlands.
Jesse Weber
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03/07/2018
The beginning of the path is a steep downhill.
Jesse Weber
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03/07/2018
The trail winds throughout fascinating formations and lots of petrified wood, with informative signs along the way.
Jesse Weber
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03/07/2018
Large pieces of petrified wood along the Blue Mesa Trail.
Jesse Weber
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03/07/2018
Blue badlands beneath blue sky.
Jesse Weber
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03/07/2018
A log eroded dramatically from the sediment.
Jesse Weber
Photo Date: 
03/07/2018
Heading back up the path to complete the hiking loop.
Jesse Weber
Photo Date: 
03/07/2018
Eyefuls of geology all around.

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