Friday, April 27, 2018

Grand Staircase National Monument: Toadstool Hoodoos and The Nautilus

After spending the night at the Cottonwood Campground in Canyon de Chelly we enjoyed a beautiful drive through northeastern Arizona to Page and then on to our destination: White House Campground. There we met our friends Jim and Elysia, set up camp and set out to explore the nearby Toadstool Hoodoos.

A short, easy hike leads from the parking on Highway 89 to the Toadstools.

Quickly we found ourselves amongst the Hoodoos.


Besides the Hoodoos, there are fascinating eroded sandstone cliffs too.

Mary found this flower growing it what appeared to be solid rock!

Fun place to explore.


Like walking on the moon.

We stumbled upon another Hoodoo zone here.

 
 Jim surveys the scene.

Back at camp we fixed up a little dinner.

Amazing campsite.

From camp we embarked on an after dinner stroll to the Nautilus.


 The Nautilus is an interesting feature which appears to be both wind and rain sculptured.


Nice way to cap off the day!



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