Mine scars under Star Peak and Thunder Mountain, near Rye Patch Recreation Area and Lovelock, Nevada.
Late-April snow covering Star Peak and Thunder Mountain near Lovelock, Nevada.
Moonrise over the Nevada desert, on the Humboldt River sink east of Winnemucca.
Moonrise over the Nevada desert, east of Winnemucca.
Passing through Price, Utah in the early morning dawn.
Farmland near Price, Utah in the early morning hours.
The California Zephyr's route parallels Highway 6 in eastern Utah prior to arriving at Green River, gateway to Arches and Canyonlands National Parks.
Riding through eastern Utah in early morning provides an extra three-dimensionality to the scenery as the shadows move across the folds of the landscape. East of Green River.
The Colorado River in McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area near the Utah/Colorado border. River rafters and rail passengers are the only ones to see this beautiful canyon.
Grand Junction is one of the stops along the California Zephyr's route that allows passengers to take a break for a half hour or so as the train's crew changes out.
Farmers preparing land near Grand Junction, Colorado.
Views north upon leaving Grand Junction and heading east towards Glenwood Springs, Colorado.
Farmland along the Colorado River near the entrance to Red Gorge
Midday sun on the red cliffs of Gore Canyon, along the Colorado River.
The California Zephyr #5 & #6 approach each other near on parallel tracks near Gore Canyon, along the Colorado River.
Many parts of the California Zephyr's route through Colorado lacks cell phone service, and the train doesn't have WiFi. Some prefer it that way and some don't.
Women working on a crossword puzzle together in the California Zephyr's observation car.
Fishermen on the Colorado River near Kremmling, Colorado.
Views of the Colorado River near Kremmling, Colorado.
River rafters on the Colorado River near Kremmling, Colorado.
Kayaks launching at Sheep Creek along the Colorado River.
