This is our jet boat driver, Rory. He actually lives and works here in Moab. He showed us many of the places that movies and commercials are filmed. He would stop and tell us about the movies that were filmed. He showed us where Thelma and Louise drove off the cliff at the end of the movie. Actually it was two manikins that were sent over the cliff. Not once, but twice so the camera could have a good shot. Then that shot was cut from the movie! He also showed us where the Grand Vitara commercial was filmed. The one with the house with the white picket fence and the guy leaves for work and free jumps off the cliff to his car. Amazing just how many movies and commercials are filmed here. Over 100.
This is a big area for John Wayne fans. Many of his movies were made here. Director John Ford really liked this area.
The river was so smooth and quiet it showed the reflection of the red cliffs along the shore.
Our first arch, This was along the river and is called jug handle arch. It isn't in the national park, but it is quite fun to see.
Can you see the pictograph? We took this picture from the boat. They are hard to see but as soon as you find them they really stand out.
This was a nice relaxing trip with lots of great scenery and information about the area from Rory.
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