Every time we ride on Little Mountain, we try a slightly different route.
This time, we went over a pass to an unnamed spring.
On the way we had a nice view (above) of Red Mountain, north of Vernal, with the snow-capped High Uintas in the background.
On the way down, we had a hazy view of the Uinta Basin.
Little Mountain has its own share of red hills.
Some of the hills have layers of red and green. Above, in the center of the photo, you can see the steep dirt track we followed.
I've put a green pointer to show the meadow where our trailer was parked, still a long way away.
Wow! That is a long way away. Such is the beauty of riding a horse and being able to cover so much more ground than on foot.
ReplyDeleteI love that you keep finding these springs. I bet Daisy hops right in.
ReplyDeleteHi Janie, OH ---I love that 2nd picture of Red Mountain and the High Uintas.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the pointer... You all did ride for quite awhile since the trailer is far away....
Thanks for sharing such gorgeous beauty.
Hugs,
Betsy
That is SOME distance you traveled!
ReplyDeleteI like the colors interspersed in those hills/mountains.
Yikes! That is a far distance still to go. It took me a while to find that pointer (but not as long as your ride back!) :^)
ReplyDeletemore amazing photos...you have such beauty around you....
ReplyDeleteBeautiful scenery - I need some bare ground. Still too much snow.
ReplyDeleteYou certainly had a long ride on this trip, but the scenery is spectacular. The deep blue of the water of the spring is amazing, but I really like your second picture. It is absolutely beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThat last photo tells the tale. You guys had a long ways to go to get back to the trailer. And then load the horses, and then go home, and unload the horses and put everything up. Lots of work, but worth it.
ReplyDeleteLove the photos - Red Mountain is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteAin't no law saying you can't name that spring, you know.
What a woman! You are still riding and exploring. Loving it.
ReplyDeleteJanie, you and Steve are so adventurous and I love sharing your travels across your beautiful country with you. That is a distance to your trailer, but I know you love the ride across. Have a blessed Easter. (((hugs))) Jo
ReplyDeleteOn a clear day the view must cover miles and miles. What beautiful country - so empty, so big, so much of it:-)
ReplyDelete"Happy trails to you. Until we meet again." Yup. I was a fan of Mr. Gene Auterry
ReplyDeleteYou were really really really far!!!
ReplyDeleteI love those red mountains; beautiful views!
wow!!!!!!!!!!!...love the landscape!!!
ReplyDeleteThat is a long way! Looks like it's slowly getting warmer, too.
ReplyDeleteLooked like a nice ride! How many miles?
ReplyDeleteSuch views!! Breathtakingly beautiful!
ReplyDeleteIts indeed a looooong way!!!
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