TRAVEL SPECIAL: THE DESTINATIONSPETE DOBRE
White Pockets, Arizona, USAWhite pockets in the Vermilion Cliffs
National Monument is by far the most impressive land-
scape I have shot. For me it is like God got his fingers
and drew them through the rocks before f licking them
and forming these outstanding patterns, textures and
mounds. It’s a place that the longer you stay, the more
you see. It’s not a big area, and you don’t have to walk
far, but every angle that you see, and every corner you
walk around, you will see amazing photo opportunities.
DON’T MISS
There is no paved road and you do need a 4WD, so
be well prepared. You’ll be driving through deep sandy
roads for at least an hour, maybe longer, depending
on the conditions. Be sure to check the current condi-
tions of the road at the BLM Office located at 745 East
Highway 89 or the Visitor centre at Kanab. I came from
Page, and made my way to Marble Canyon on 89.BEST TIME TO VISIT
I would avoid the high of summer, as it was just too hot.
Spring is a good time. I was there in late September
and this was pleasant. Not to hot, not to cold, just what
Goldilocks needed!The entire area of White Pockets is covered in a gray rocky layer,
sometimes only a few centimeters thick above red sandstone. The
unique formations of dips and peaks are like a giant bowl of cream.