Posted by Lindy Martin on October 29, 2010 at 12:40 PM
I am considering heading to Arizona and SW Utah for landscapes. Can anyone tell me when the best season is to go, and what to make sure I see (things a visitor should not miss for sure), and the minimum amount of time required to get some great landscapes. (Work really gets in the way of my photography )
Any suggestions of guides/tours/ etc would be appreciated. You can reach me off list as well.
Lindy - did you receive my email?
It was returned as "undeliverable" to the email you gave me.
I'll re-send if needed.
I'm sure you'll get some great ideas here too
Sandy r
Posted by John Mumaw on October 29, 2010 at 7:49 PM
Try posting this query to the RMNP forum. The folks who live there may be of great help.
Right now is an excellent time to come down here! Warm days and cool (sometimes cold) evenings make the Colorado Plateau very inviting in late Autumn. Low angled sun is a bonus!
If you use an iPhone or iPod Touch, then a couple of forum members have produced some apps that may be real handy:
These books will help you figure out what areas you wish to visit and how much time you'll need.
P.S. Snakes are pretty much under cover at this time of year.
Posted by Lindy Martin on October 30, 2010 at 12:05 PM
Thanks for the info, I bought the books and appreciate the help. I will check out the apps too
Posted by Doug Koepsel on October 30, 2010 at 3:00 PM
I have found Laurent's books that John mentioned and you purchased to be very helpful.
The north rim of the Grand Canyon will not open until the middle of May. The south rim is open year round.
The spring months in northern AZ tend to be windy. Late July and August is a rainy season so some nice clouds can be present in the evenings. Summer temps can be quite warm/unpleasant on the plateau/100*. October is a good month temperature wise, so getting a permit for the Wave can be very difficult.
The first of November is usually a good time for changing leaves in Zion. Sedona/Oak Creek changes about mid-Oct to early Nov depending on how far up Oak Creek canyon you are (we seen to be late this year though).
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4 repliesAny suggestions of guides/tours/ etc would be appreciated. You can reach me off list as well.
Thanks in advance,
PS do I have to worry about snakes
It was returned as "undeliverable" to the email you gave me.
I'll re-send if needed.
I'm sure you'll get some great ideas here too
Sandy r
Right now is an excellent time to come down here! Warm days and cool (sometimes cold) evenings make the Colorado Plateau very inviting in late Autumn. Low angled sun is a bonus!
If you use an iPhone or iPod Touch, then a couple of forum members have produced some apps that may be real handy:
Bret Edge's Arches iFoto Guide and Adam Schallau's Grand Canyon iFoto Guide .
Finally, consider purchasing these excellent photo guide books:
'Photographing the Southwest-So. Utah' and 'Photographing the Southwest-Arizona'.
These books will help you figure out what areas you wish to visit and how much time you'll need.
P.S. Snakes are pretty much under cover at this time of year.
The north rim of the Grand Canyon will not open until the middle of May. The south rim is open year round.
The spring months in northern AZ tend to be windy. Late July and August is a rainy season so some nice clouds can be present in the evenings. Summer temps can be quite warm/unpleasant on the plateau/100*. October is a good month temperature wise, so getting a permit for the Wave can be very difficult.
The first of November is usually a good time for changing leaves in Zion. Sedona/Oak Creek changes about mid-Oct to early Nov depending on how far up Oak Creek canyon you are (we seen to be late this year though).