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Hiking to "The Wave" 06-05-2007

Hiking in the Coyote Buttes area called "The Wave". Only 20 people per day are given permits, which have to be acquired the day before your hike.
A Video from this windy hike is at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ei4aNO_aqXs
The GPS says we're on track
The GPS says we're on track		 Signing in at the trailhead
Signing in at the trailhead		 Crossing the sand dune
Crossing the sand dune		 Desert Survivor
Desert Survivor
Descending into a valley
Descending into a valley		 Crossing behind the Bee Hives
Crossing behind the Bee Hives		 Posing for a Photo
Posing for a Photo		 Interesting type of rock
Interesting type of rock
Marching in the Sand
Marching in the Sand		 Flash of color
Flash of color		 Jack Rabbit posing
Jack Rabbit posing		 Jack Rabbit on the move
Jack Rabbit on the move
Linie & Diane from across the valley (bottom center)
Linie & Diane from across the valley (bottom center)		 In the Wave
In the Wave		 Self Timer pose one
Self Timer pose one		 Self Timer pose 2 in The Wave
Self Timer pose 2 in "The Wave"
Riding the Wave
Riding the Wave		 Wave 1
Wave 1		 Wave 2
Wave 2		 Wave 3
Wave 3
Lizard 1
Lizard 1		 Nice Couple from Canada
Nice Couple from Canada		 In the Wave area
In the Wave area		 Closeup
Closeup
Climbing up to Top Rock Arch
Climbing up to Top Rock Arch		 Near the Arch
Near the Arch		 Under Top Rock Arch
Under Top Rock Arch		 View of people in The Wave from Top Rock Arch
View of people in "The Wave" from Top Rock Arch
On the edge
On the edge		 Standing on the drain plug
Standing on the drain plug		 Dancing a Jig
Dancing a Jig		 Colorful Colared Lizard
Colorful Colared Lizard
Brenda in a 180 degree view of the Wave
Brenda in a 180 degree view of the Wave		 Linie checking out a valley near the Wave
Linie checking out a valley near the Wave
ted muller 24-Feb-2014 07:53
Nice Pics! That is NOT Melody Arch, however, but Top Rock Arch. Melody Arch is actually a pair of arches just to the south.
Guest 29-Nov-2009 17:10
wonderful gallery, Jack. I sent the link to my daughter, so that when we are in arizona, we could go there as well.
Ruth Voorhis29-Nov-2009 14:48
What an amazing place that is. Great captures, Jack.
Ruth
Roger Bailey29-Nov-2009 09:30
Very nice gallery, must have missed these first time round.
Denis B 22-Jul-2007 05:29
Great! Colors as if we were there...
fotabug19-Jun-2007 21:15
Great gallery, Jack. Wonderful scenery and great shots.
Greg W19-Jun-2007 05:27
Wow, jack. Great shots and it sure looks as if you had a great visit.The colors and testures are awesome!
FZ10Usergroup 17-Jun-2007 14:55
Fabulous magical place and so well captured. Its ripe with movement, textures, color. That jack rabbit is something else! Linda Stock
Bea.17-Jun-2007 10:41
Jack, this looks the most fascinating place to visit. What beautiful colours and shapes nature has created.
Guest 17-Jun-2007 08:35
jack, another super gallery. Some really interesting rock formations.
v c bacon17-Jun-2007 05:51
Another great place to visit!
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