We just returned from my parents’ house in New Mexico, and in classic Topophiliac fashion, I made a quick day trip to the Cedar Mesa in southern Utah. As a best estimate, it had been 9 years since I last visited this area, and returning only confirmed for me that it really is one of my favorite places to be. Since I only had one day, the locations I visited were a little cliché and iconic, but it satiated my soul.
I made my first visit to the ruin known as “Flaming Roof Ruin” or “House on Fire Ruin”. It really is beautiful, and humbling, to be able to spend a couple of hours in such a historic location.
Flaming Roof Ruin, November 2009
I’ll have more posts from this amazing ruin, as well as other locations on my day trip in the next few days. Getting to spend the day on Cedar Mesa with my Dad was one of the many things I was thankful for this last week. I hope you were able to celebrate everything you’re thankful for this year…
This is an amazing place Greg. I’ve seen pictures of it but had no idea where it was.
Very nice shot. I’ve still not had the chance to visit there, but I always like seeing great pics like this. Cheers,
Awesome place, isn’t it? I was there about 4 years ago. I can not ever get enough of the beautiful ruins of the SW. I’m hoping to visit some more when I’m down there in January.
I have always wanted to see this place – seeing your photo just increases that desire!
I like these pictures from Utah. I remember going there when I was younger, but I was not old enough to appreciate it. Hopefully I can go back someday (soon, hopefully)