To get in one more ride before a cold/snow front arrives this weekend, we bundled up and headed to Wild Horse Bench, south of the small Ute community of Ouray. Annual precipitation in this area is 6.7 inches.
In the background of the above photo, an oil rig looms. 
We can see these sand circles on Google Earth when scanning at 1000 feet. In the photo above, you can see the Uinta Mountains in the distance.We followed antelope trails across the desert:
Do you see the narrow path in front of Mischief? This antelope didn't make the trip:
We rode to the Green River, a welcome stream of life running through this arid land:
Janie, again, you find the most beautiful scenes to ride ... & take us along on the trail.
ReplyDeleteTYSM, it is just gorgeous.
Have a beautiful Thanksgiving ~
TTFN ~ Hugs, Marydon
Talk about a study in "browns," funny that the river's named "green." That is parched landscape! We average 8-10 inches of rain per month all summer long (June through September) here in Florida. We have oil rigs in the swamp too BTW. :^)
ReplyDeleteCrazy place for a stream, but very beautiful.
ReplyDeleteWas the land always so arid, Janie? It almost has that feel of desertification.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful desert landscape! Too bad you didn't get to see the mustangs but beautiful nevertheless!
ReplyDeleteIt certainly is arid. Interesting about the bare earth round the anthills.
ReplyDeleteI'm assuming the mustangs would have kept a respectful distance if you had chanced upon them but maybe not.
Beautiful country but it looks cold and windy right now.
ReplyDeleteThat's interesting about the ant hills with barren circles of land around them. The green river looks beautiful with the trees reflected in it.
ReplyDeleteBrrrrrr--you all looked cold!!!! But --I'm glad you are still getting some 'rides' in before winter sets in. Looks like a beautiful place ... Love seeing the Uinta Mountains in the background... WOW!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing.
Have a great Saturday.
Hugs,
Betsy
Great pictures! My dad and I were talking about Chief Ouray last night, and Ouray being in Utah and Colorado.
ReplyDeleteRugged country. In that picture the Green River is really green!
ReplyDeletePoor antelope!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos...glad you got one more ride in before old man winter hits you.
Yet another nice ride. You do look bundled up for cold weather. Yet great to get out before the snow settles. I'd never thought about the ant hill circles.
ReplyDeleteIf it hasn't hit yet it is on it's way...SNOW. Pacific Northwest is getting lots of snow due to the first big winter storm and will be heading your way...Glad you got your ride in.
ReplyDeleteAs always beautiful pics...thank you!
I felt cold seeing the way you were bundled up. Although the area you rode through is arid, it is also very beautiful. I really like the mountains in the background of your first photo.
ReplyDeleteI like that the Green River actually looks green! Happy Thanksgiving, Janie and Steve. Enjoy your family - I hope Daisy gets a little taste of turkey!
ReplyDeleteYes the land looks like winter is on your heels. Here in the far east the flakes began today but turned to rain so very quickly. Such is a Maritime November.
ReplyDeleteBTW: I'm reading "Into the Wild." Looks like the country Krakauer describes.
ReplyDeletebeautiful place to ride.....
ReplyDeleteYou look cozy and warm all bundled up! I'll bet that was a fun ride and especially considering that it might be the last for awhile.
ReplyDeleteI'll have to check the Utah weather to see if you got snow. We're still waiting.
Are there a lot of wild horses in this area? My daughter saw a few when she rafted desolation canyon. I've never seen a wild horse. interesting ride today. have you ever been to 9-mile canyon? I know you can get into it from the Duchesne side.
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