Coyote Buttes North is an area in Arizona, near the border with Utah, with some of the most beautiful scenery on earth. I went there a little over three years ago to see The Wave, that I have posted about twice already in this blog. Recently, going through my files, I found more photos of The Wave and the area around it, and some definitely deserve to be shown here.
Before reaching The Wave, from the parking lot you have to walk 3.5 miles through landscape that looked like this.
I would not hesitate to go back to see The Wave again. However, access is very limited. You have to apply for a permit, names are drawn by lottery, and only 20 people are allowed to go there each day.
RV John said:
Absolutely beautifully done! What a great place.
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neihtn2012 said:
Thanks John. Have you been there?
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RV John said:
No, I’ve never been there. Maybe one day 🙂
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simon682 said:
I’ve seen photographs of this before, but never ones as good as these.
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you very much Simon!
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Helen C said:
Stunning photos of a magical place, Hien. They must have known that you are a great photographer so you got your permit on the first try. 😉
So… I added one more item on my bucket list… and I’ll start praying for the permit. Thanks.
Have a great day.
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neihtn2012 said:
Helen, this place should be at the top of your bucket list, even if you can only go to the southern part of it. Thanks for visiting and commenting.
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quietsolopursuits said:
I’m glad that you were able to snag a permit, I’ve also heard that they’re hard to get, as your images are awesome! You really captured the way that the rock has been forced into the lovely curves.
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you Jerry. If you have the chance you should go there some day. There are many fantastic sites that are easier to get a permit for at Coyote Buttes South. That’s on my list for a next trip.
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dianaed2013 said:
Have seen some of these formations – they are truly wonderful and against the blue sky even more so
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you Diana!
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Sue Slaght said:
Oh these are spectacular! As we talked about these photos or similar ones are the first I remember from your blog. Just wonderful and certainly one of the reasons I became a fan!
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neihtn2012 said:
Thanks Sue! I have The Wave photo on a wall in our dining room. I look at it every day but never get tired of it.
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Celia said:
Wow, beautiful! Thanks for sharing with those of us who would probably never have the chance to go 🙂
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neihtn2012 said:
Ah Celia, never say never. 🙂
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Lisa said:
Wow, that is fantastic! Elegant, colorful! Wonderful photos sweetie! Happy Weekend hugz, Lisa and Bear
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you Lisa and Bear!
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Tom Heuerman said:
Beautiful! I tried getting a pass for several months a few years ago. No luck. Glad you got it!
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neihtn2012 said:
Tom, some people try year after year. Somehow I got it on my first try.
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Amy said:
Stunning! Love the first and last images especially. It’s like you went to another planet.
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neihtn2012 said:
It felt like another planet, Amy. Everything was so different and beautiful.
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katelon said:
Lovely photos! How do you find your way in when it is so easy to get lost? I’ve heard the permit system is challenging.
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neihtn2012 said:
Thanks Katelon. I had a guide so it was not a problem. The Bureau of Land Management gives you a map with directions and photos printed on it. Another danger was that it was very hot!
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katelon said:
A guide seems worth it. Probably fall would be a better time to go.
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neihtn2012 said:
Fall will be cooler for sure.
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