The textures, the colors, the scale... every angle at White Pocket feels like a different planet carved by time.
đź“· = DJI Mavic 3 @ Golden Hour
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3 days ago
After exploring the otherworldly White Pocket, I finally stopped at a hidden gem I’ve had saved for 3 years. The view by the Colorado River is stunning, next time, I’ll be camping here. Southern Utah, I'm ready for my next trip!
#arizona #coloradoriver #canyonviews #camping #gladistopped @camping @discoverearth @discoverarizona @arizonahighways
5 days ago
White Pocket during golden hour! I already want to go back!
#explorearizona #overlanding #overlandingarizona #getoutside #landscapephotography @welcometoarizona @azhighwaystv @arizonahighways @nature @usgs
1 week ago
This is White Pocket in Arizona. Definitely a bucket list item. Incredible rock formations and similar to the "The Wave", you just don't need a permit.
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3 weeks ago
I'm at 114000 miles and I needed to change my spark plugs in my 2022 Ram 1500. Maintenance time before another overlanding adventure. I was going to take it in but my dad said I could do it. I put this one off for 5k miles but tackled it today. Saved me $700 and learned a lot. The Ram fought me on this one for 4 hours. Push yourself, you can do more that you think you can! Feels good to get this done!
Tip: Several different socket and wrench extensions with universal joints saved the day!
#sparkplugreplacement #maintenance #ram1500 #youcandoit #done @ramtrucks
3 weeks ago
The Earth is just one big art gallery.
I spent golden hour flying at White Pocket and let’s just say my drone is as obsessed as I am. It’s a small footprint with a huge personality. 9/10 for the peace and quiet, 0/10 for trying to explain these rock formations to my brain. Must see! You need a 4x4!
#WhitePocket #Arizona #VisitArizona #DronePhotography #GoldenHour @fabulousarizona @arizona.explores @arizonahighways
1 month ago
Is this Mars!? Experiencing the surreal beauty of White Pocket feels like stepping onto another planet. Swirls of white and red rock that defy imagination. The texture is unbelievable!
Pro Tip: You need that 4x4 and please air down to get here. I had to help a group of guys that got a 4x4 Suburban stuck in the sand. It's an adventure to reach, but the payoff is pure magic.
Ground-level magic for now... wait until you see the sunset drone footage in the next post!
#WhitePocket #ArizonaGeology #OffGridAdventure #VermilionCliffs #SurrealLandscapes @explorearizona_ @welcometoarizona @visit_arizona @arizonahighways
1 month ago
Found an incredable hike on the way to White Pocket!
If you’re driving House Rock Valley Road, you have to stop for the Maze Rock Art hike. It’s only about 0.5 miles, but it packs a punch! There’s something so grounding about seeing art that’s stood the test of time while traveling a route with so much history. 10/10 recommend adding this to your AZ bucket list!
#explorearizona #travelarizona #getoutside #hike #hikearizona @visit_arizona @welcometoarizona @history
1 month ago
Started in Flagstaff to say goodbye to my uncle.
He spent 40+ years behind the wheel for UPS, so I spent the day driving a huge section of his old route up toward Page, AZ and then over to the Vermilion Cliffs. 2.5 hours of red rocks, open road, and the best memories.
Found this absolute gem of a campsite to watch the stars before tackling the deep sand at White Pocket the next day. A legendary route for a legendary man. Miss you, Uncle!
#explore #travelphotography #fineartphotography #whitepocket #travelarizona @travelandleisure
1 month ago
Twice a year, the sun and the stone align to reveal the "Cougar Shadow" stalking its way down the Superstition Mountains. It’s a fleeting moment where nature’s geometry creates something truly incredible, a silent predator appearing as the mountain turns orrange. Watching this timelapse, you can really see the "beast" forms from the crags as the sun dips below the horizon. Truly one of Arizona’s most elusive and awe-inspiring spectacles!
Google maps + The Cougar's Shadow Viewing Site
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2 months ago
I had one of those rare, unforgettable experiences this week out by Superstition Mountains chasing the famous cougar shadow. The first time I went, on Monday, I stopped where the crowd were and they stretched nearly a mile down the road, thinking I was in the right place. Turns out, I wasn’t even close, you can’t see the cougar from that spot at all, oops. Later that evening, I tracked down the actual location, and I knew I had to come back!!Â
So I returned Tuesday, dialed everything in for a timelapes, and watched it unfold the way it’s meant to. As the light shifted, the mountain came alive, and there it was. The cougar, formed in shadow, just for a few minutes. I captured this shot and a full time lapse! Timelapse coming soon! This experiance is a reminder that timing, patience, and a little persistence can turn into something incredible. It only happens twice a year, lasting about five days! If you ever get the chance, go see it for yourself. It’s pure desert magic.
#explorearizona #learn #persistence #arizonaphotography #landscapephotography @visit_arizona @arizonahighways @explorearizona_
2 months ago
As I drove out of Arches National Park, fog drifted across the desert floor, wrapping the landscape in a soft blanket. The towering red rock formations rose through the mist as if the fog had been carefully cut around them. It was one of those rare moments where the desert reveals a completely different kind of beauty.
#explore #travelphotography #landscapephotography #exploreutah @visitutah @nationalparkservice @archesnps @travelandleisure
3 months ago