“How difficult to imagine this place without a human presence; how necessary. I am
almost prepared to believe that this sweet primitive land will be grateful for our departure
and, in our absence, will breathe a metaphoric sigh of relief—like a whisper of wind—when
we are all, and finally, gone and the place and its’ creations can return to their ancient procedures
unobserved and undisturbed by the brooding consciousness of man.
~Edward Abbey, taken from the novel ‘Desert Solitaire’
Pristine and utterly undisturbed for more than a thousand years, Utah’s deserts are undoubtedly some of the country’s greatest geographical treasures. Having wandered miles and miles of this naught-often traveled territory–all made possible by the kindness of good friends–its impact on me has been profound. Forever changed because of this experience, I know now that there is little that can rival the rugged beauty of Utah’s southern deserts…and even less that can separate true friends.
Last Chance Wash, south of Emery County, UT
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