Sentences with phrase «rock canyons in»

Our trip was a throwback with a modern twist, an all - American version of glamorous camping — glamping — out to the great big red - rock canyons in Utah and back.

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That trees were created already decades old, with existing tree rings demonstrating their age; that dinosaur bones were placed in the Earth already millions of years old; canyons were created with layers of sedimentary rock AS IF they had been carved out by water over eons, etc..

That volcano's eruption moved seven cubic miles of sand within minutes, and cut canyons in soft rock within years.

And, like the canyon, Frenchman is famous for an enormous gap in the ages of two adjacent rock strata.

LIKE water draining from an unplugged bathtub, meltwater flowing through deep cracks in the Martian rock may explain the origins of the enormous Hebes Chasma canyon.

They also see evidence of sediments in the exposed sides of the canyon, and the lighter - colored rocks apparently are composed of sulfates, another strong sign of a wet martian past.

In addition, by directly deploying the vehicles into the depths of the canyon, the team were able to map and image steep and overhanging rock walls that hosted extensive coral communities; these habitats were previously overlooked using conventional (downward - looking) ship - based instruments.

Inaugurated in 1964, the undersea vehicle could swim through canyons and pick up rocks, artifacts, and sea life.

When researchers compared the two sets of canyons using satellite imagery, they found that the windswept canyons were longer, smoother, and had grown 10 times faster than the still canyons over the millions of years since the rock first formed, they report online today in Nature Geoscience.

Of course, Mars differs from Earth in its atmosphere, gravity, and type of rock, among other things, so more work is necessary to fully understand how those conditions might alter the wind's ability to modify a canyon on that planet.

Risks can be minimized, but some birdmen fly within an arm's length of rock and canyon walls and just a few feet above the trees in what's known as proximity flying.

A few years ago geologist Carlos Jaramillo stood in a man - made canyon in Panama staring at rocks he knew to be 20 million years old, and shook his head in confusion.

The Evidence: The rocks exposed in the canyon walls could not have settled during a single flood because they alternate many times in color, grain size, and composition.

GLEN CANYON NATIONAL RECREATION AREA, Utah — Like many places across the West, Lake Powell seems impossibly large, mythical almost, with its rich red rock canyon walls standing in dramatic juxtaposition to the expanse of cerulean below that seems to stretch on foCANYON NATIONAL RECREATION AREA, Utah — Like many places across the West, Lake Powell seems impossibly large, mythical almost, with its rich red rock canyon walls standing in dramatic juxtaposition to the expanse of cerulean below that seems to stretch on focanyon walls standing in dramatic juxtaposition to the expanse of cerulean below that seems to stretch on forever.

Prehistoric rock art at many sites, from deep French caves to North American canyons, typically appears in inaccessible locations.

To learn more about the conditions under which magma turns into crustal rock, Dygert and his collaborators examined rock samples that were part of the Earth's mantle a hundred million years ago, but are now part of a canyon in Oman.

As the morning sun strikes over the edge of a red rock canyon, the sky and earth seem to ignite together in warmth for a moment of serene wonder.

Bad, bad sweet young thing, or so the film says as she is rewarded by not being able to deal with one of those rock slides that are inherent in the canyons.

If you've been in the desert and are familiar with canyons and gullies carved out from hard rock, then you'll know there's a danger of flash floods.

But then, I also was dismissive of Aron Ralston, the real - life adventurer who hacked off his right arm with a dull knife after being pinned by a rock in a slot canyon for five days in 2003.

Not so James Franco in Danny Boyle's claustrophobic caving drama: he's forced into a spot of self - surgery when he gets pinned in a narrow canyon during a rock fall.

The external natural environments were particularly impressive, with plenty of sharp textures on the canyon's rock faces, in addition to the vivid backdrop of a late - afternoon sun bursting through some giant clouds.

Examples of evidence from patterns could include rock layers with marine shell fossils above rock layers with plant fossils and no shells, indicating a change from land to water over time; and a canyon with different rock layers in the walls and a river in the bottom, indicating that over time a river cut through the rock.

Every September for what will be 20 years this summer, the Moab Music Festival presents chamber music in the stunning red rock canyon country of Moab.

But on April 26, 2003, he nearly met his end in Blue John Canyon, Utah while rock climbing all alone when a boulder dislodged and crushed his right hand pinning him to the canyon wall.

At Bryce Canyon you can marvel by the uniqueness of the pillars of rock called the Hoodoos, but there are times when you feel like you may be in the depths of a canyon when debt is building and you don't see a resolution in site.

The group campaigned against animal testing and began to seek out a home in the red rock canyons of southern Utah, where they could care for abandoned and abused animals.

Located in the red rock canyons of southern Utah, it is a home - between - homes for dogs, cats, bunnies, birds, pigs, horses and other animals, including those in need of lifelong care.

Best Friends Animal Society is located in a red rock canyon near Kanab, Utah, at the heart of the Golden Circle of national parks, which include Grand Canyon, Zion and Bryce Canyon.

Dr. Ford enjoys home gardening, running in the local canyon with his dogs, and writing, producing, and performing Christian rock - n - roll music with his band, The Del Marsians.

Scroll down to see current job openings at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, the nation's largest no - kill sanctuary for companion animals, set in Utah's gorgeous red rock canyons.

The video starts with Justin Bieber walking very close to the edge of a canyon and later on there is a really cool shot of him sitting on a rock ledge with some amazing scenery in the background....

At lunch in Madge's Gully, a narrow smooth - rock canyon, Bester pointed out a small seep dampening the sand.

When we first pulled up to the Lookout Point parking lot, we noticed a group of people gathered around a telescope, looking out toward a rock in the middle of the canyon.

Start at the South Ari Atoll, where you'll find popular dive sites like Broken Rock (split in half by a deep canyon) and Kudarah Thila.

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Spend the day on an excursion in and around the canyons of Río Blanco — a wild, arid landscape of hot springs and age - old rock formations.

Head of the Rocks (or Escalante Canyons) is a popular hiking area in this far corner of Utah.

The river rises near Mont - aux - Sources and flows 2 000 kilometres across the country, traversing major rock formations, carving deep gorges and canyons in old granite and ancient quartzites, defying gravity down waterfalls, and flooding plains used for farming, en route.

Tucked into a private canyon in the Upper Napa Valley on a 157 - acre site marked by ancient oaks, majestic hills, a rock - hewn stream and private lake lies Calistoga Ranch.

Brazil's attractions extend from frozen - in - time colonial towns to otherworldly landscapes of red - rock canyons, thundering waterfalls and coral - fringed tropical islands.

Location: south of Boracay, between Boracay and Aklan in the Tabon Strait Access: about 30 minutes by boat from White Beach Experience: advanced divers Depth: 10 - 35 meters Visibility: 5 - 10 meters Current: very strong Characteristics: drift dive with canyons, rock formations, shark caves, sandy seabed, stingrays, shoals of fish, beautiful corals, sponges

The forest is behind us and in front we have a canyon with innumerable massive rocks, and many waterfalls with red shiny water.

Surrounded by the majestic red - rock canyons, Amira Resort provides travelers with a new luxury escape to immerse themselves in the splendor of Utah's natural wonders.

In addition to ziplines that run through the forest and across river canyons, adventure parks in the area offer rappelling, rock climbing, Tarzan swings, hanging bridgeIn addition to ziplines that run through the forest and across river canyons, adventure parks in the area offer rappelling, rock climbing, Tarzan swings, hanging bridgein the area offer rappelling, rock climbing, Tarzan swings, hanging bridges.

Possible sites include: Bandit Ledge: The gentle hills and ridges of this site support a surprising amount of beautiful cauliflower corals Garden Eel Cove: The slow drop - off ends in a sandy bottom covered with graceful garden eels Anglers: A beautiful archway housing a big family of lionfish High Rock: A massive ridge capped by a pinnacle rising to within 10 feet (approx. 3 meters) of the water's surface Anchor Drag: A maze of canyons, arches small caverns provide enjoyable exploration of the lobsters, crabs, shrimp and puffer fish who live here North Golden Arches: The main attraction is a rock arch with scattered coral heads throughout the area South Golden Arches: A large rock arch with a sandy area, housing numerous marine animals Harlequin: A great spot for a deep dive to see large schools of fish Kaloko Arches: The main attractions here are the unique rock outcroppings and lava formations Turtle Pinnacle: One of best sites to find green sea turtles Eel Cove: Interesting and rapid drop - off for deep diving Thunder Reef: Good spot for viewing deep - water animals West Kaiwi: This dive site is one of the best for observing fish, with lots of coral and a nearby drop - off Please note: This is not an introductory dRock: A massive ridge capped by a pinnacle rising to within 10 feet (approx. 3 meters) of the water's surface Anchor Drag: A maze of canyons, arches small caverns provide enjoyable exploration of the lobsters, crabs, shrimp and puffer fish who live here North Golden Arches: The main attraction is a rock arch with scattered coral heads throughout the area South Golden Arches: A large rock arch with a sandy area, housing numerous marine animals Harlequin: A great spot for a deep dive to see large schools of fish Kaloko Arches: The main attractions here are the unique rock outcroppings and lava formations Turtle Pinnacle: One of best sites to find green sea turtles Eel Cove: Interesting and rapid drop - off for deep diving Thunder Reef: Good spot for viewing deep - water animals West Kaiwi: This dive site is one of the best for observing fish, with lots of coral and a nearby drop - off Please note: This is not an introductory drock arch with scattered coral heads throughout the area South Golden Arches: A large rock arch with a sandy area, housing numerous marine animals Harlequin: A great spot for a deep dive to see large schools of fish Kaloko Arches: The main attractions here are the unique rock outcroppings and lava formations Turtle Pinnacle: One of best sites to find green sea turtles Eel Cove: Interesting and rapid drop - off for deep diving Thunder Reef: Good spot for viewing deep - water animals West Kaiwi: This dive site is one of the best for observing fish, with lots of coral and a nearby drop - off Please note: This is not an introductory drock arch with a sandy area, housing numerous marine animals Harlequin: A great spot for a deep dive to see large schools of fish Kaloko Arches: The main attractions here are the unique rock outcroppings and lava formations Turtle Pinnacle: One of best sites to find green sea turtles Eel Cove: Interesting and rapid drop - off for deep diving Thunder Reef: Good spot for viewing deep - water animals West Kaiwi: This dive site is one of the best for observing fish, with lots of coral and a nearby drop - off Please note: This is not an introductory drock outcroppings and lava formations Turtle Pinnacle: One of best sites to find green sea turtles Eel Cove: Interesting and rapid drop - off for deep diving Thunder Reef: Good spot for viewing deep - water animals West Kaiwi: This dive site is one of the best for observing fish, with lots of coral and a nearby drop - off Please note: This is not an introductory dive.

The guides take you through this incredibly beautiful canyon, where you can jump off rocks (2, 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12 m) and swim in light blue natural fresh water.

Magnificent red rock cliffs overlook wide canyons where rivers of trees run along the ground in beautiful green clusters, and mysterious ruins stand tucked into alcoves at the base of rock faces.

In places, they literally carved the trail into the rock cliffs overlooking the beautiful Rogue River canyon.

At the end of the third and deepest canyon (30 m), there is an old 1.5 meter anchor embedded in the rock, where divers often meet and hold on before letting go and starting the blue water ascent.