ATC Zero

21 years ago at 9:03 am a Deputy Manager at the FAA’s regional air traffic control center on Long Island issues a command to clear the skies over New York City and its’ surrounding region. Not a single flight will be allowed in or out of New York. At 9:25 am an FAA National Operations manager on his first day at the job issues a nationwide ground stop, halting all aircraft on the ground from taking off. At 9:38 am that same manager makes the decision to land or divert every single aircraft either over the United States or headed this way.

9.11.2001

Location: 33°26'9.42" N 111°59'58.914" W

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Day 2: Lake Louise and Banff

Chances are pretty good you’re already seen Lake Louise as any simple internet search of Banff National Park will pull up pictures of the lake. Best known for its searingly turquoise/blue watercolor Lake Louise is 1.2 miles long and has a max depth of 230 feet. While you technically can swim in the water the temperature rarely breaks 39C …so it probably wouldn’t be for very long. Obviously, our trip caught the tail end of the winter freeze, and as such most of the lake was frozen, although there were some spots where water could be seen seeping through. The incredible color of the water comes from the fine rock dust (produced by glaciers rubbing against bedrock) suspended in the water that reflects the sunlight. A brief discussion about our trust issues with the ice, the numerous signs warning of thin ice, and our ability to manage hypothermia kept us off the lake although there were probably 50 people standing out on the ice when we arrived. The views from the lake are incredible and speak for themselves.

The lake serves as host to the incredible Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise hotel. The hotel opened on June 1, 1888, and was designed by the owner, Canadian Pacific Railway, as a vacation getaway. Originally intended for summer use only the entire facility was winterized in 1982. The hotel boasts 539 rooms and 36000 square feet of meeting and event space.

The city of Banff sits at 4537’ and has a residential population of about 7800 people. We found the city to be clearly geared toward tourism, but clean, friendly, and with no end to the mountain views.

Location: 51°25'0.966" N 116°12'59.058" W , 51°10'40.854" N 115°34'14.988" W

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Red Mountain Ranch

The late afternoon sunsets over a golf course water hazard in the Red Mountain Ranch neighborhood in Mesa Arizona.

Location:33°29'19.422" N 111°41'3.336" W

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Ridgeline near, Ridgeline far

A view from the Pyramid trail shows two ridgelines of South Mountain in the foreground with the ridgeline of the Estrella Mountains in the background. There is certainly no lack of opportunities for hiking in this amazing state.

Location: 33°19'8.862" N 112°5'12.45" W

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Phon D Sunset

I made a last-minute decision to head out toward the Phon D Sutton Recreation area and ended up paying the price by having to nearly run up a nearby hill to get set up for the last colors of sunset. Situated along the banks of the Lower Salt River the area is an oasis for canoes, tubing and fishing.

Location:33° 32' 48.528" N 111° 39' 40.332" W

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Watson Lake

Located 4 miles outside of Prescott, Arizona, Watson Lake is one of two reservoirs at the Granite Dells. The lake and surrounding park are open year-round and are a popular spot for hiking, canoeing, and boating. The reservoir has an average depth of 50 feet and was purchased, along with the surrounding land, by the City of Prescott in 1997 to be used as a recreational area.

Location: 34°35'29.184" N 112°24'37.278" W

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Sky Harbor

The evening sun set’s over the control tower at Sky Harbor airport with a view of downtown Phoenix in the background.

Location: 33°26'8.808" N 111°59'58.908" W

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The Superstitions

A simple case of the right place at the right time I managed to catch a mix of clouds, rain, sunlight, and a rainbow crossing the face of the Superstition Mountains.

Location: 33°26'12.786" N 111°32'44.844" W

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Saguaro

The Saguaro cactus is one of the most prominent plants in Arizona. They can tower above the desert with an imposing height over 30 feet tall and weight (when full with water) of up to 4800 pounds. For such a large plant the root structure is relatively shallow with most roots only 4-6 inches underground but spread out from the base as far as the cactus is tall. Provided the right conditions the saguaro cactus can live 150-200 years.

Location: 33°18'12.876" N 112°6'4.728" W

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Aspen Grove

Growing up to 80 feet in height and living as long as 200 years, Aspen trees thrive best in locations with moist soil and plenty of sunshine, which makes Flagstaff a prime location.

Location: 35°21'28.212" N 111°37'16.998" W

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Trail 104

Trail #104, aka the Dutchman Trail, winds its way through the Superstition Wilderness near Gold Canyon.

Location: 33°24'10.524" N 111°19'45.798" W

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The Tree

A tree grows out of the rocky ground, framing Cathedral Rock in Sedona, Arizona.

Location: 34°50'33.708" N 111°49'32.46" W

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Stone and Water

The Secret Slick Rock Trail in Sedona opens up onto a large Mesa with dips and curves etched into it through years of erosion. These troughs will collect and hold rainwater adding an unexpected element to what is essentially an enormous piece of rock.

Location: 34°49'39.42" N 111°48'13.494" W

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NYE

I had no plans for New Year’s Eve but we did have some storms rolling through so I headed out to South Mountain to grab this shot of the radio towers being partially obscured by the cloud layer.

Location: 33°20'27.684" N 112°3'15.246" W

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Valley Sunrise

Sunrise crosses the valley as seen from South Mountain.

Location: 33°20'37.386" N 112°2'40.422" W

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Cactus Sunset 2021

I returned to the 19th Ave trailhead recently to repeat a shot I took back in 2019.

Location: 33°20'52.434" N 112°6'8.826" W

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Griffith Park

Two panoramic shots of the Griffith Park Observatory showcasing its proximity to downtown Los Angeles and the beauty of the mountainside it sits on.

Location: 34°7'34.368" N 118°18'17.532" W

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Oak Creek Autumn

The waters of Oak Creek flow by the banks of Crescent Moon Ranch in Sedona Arizona.

Location: 34°49'24.534" N 111°47'59.76" W

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Lunar Eclipse

Tonight we were greeted with a full moon and a partial lunar eclipse at the same time. This compilation of events meant we were seeing the longest partial lunar eclipse in over 500 years.

Location: 33°27'20.322" N 112°4'10.302" W

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Prickly Pear Mesa

This photo was taken on a mesa that is found at the end of the Secret Slick Rock trail. The trail is short, flat and opens up on the mesa which overlooks the Crescent Moon Picnic site with a spectacular view of Cathedral Rock in the background.

Location: 34°49'38.94" N 111°48'14.004" W

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