White Pocket, in the Vermilion Cliffs National Monument, has long been on my bucket list of places to hike and photograph. It gets its name from the white “brain” or “cauliflower” rock and the many small pockets in the sandstone that collect and pool water after passing rainstorms. White Pocket has become a popular location for photographers and hikers, but its relative inaccessibility keeps the number of visitors to a reasonable number on most days. The site can only be reached by driving nearly a half hour on washboard-ridden gravel roads, followed by another half an hour on a deep sandy two track road (a high clearance all-wheel drive or 4-wheel drive vehicle is a must). Thanks to Action Photo Tours and our guide Kevin Dobo, Rhonda and I recently enjoyed the otherworldly landscapes of White Pocket without having to worry about getting stuck in deep sand out in the wilderness. I chose Action Photo Tours because they cater specifically to photographers, and the timing of their White Pocket Sunset Tour is focused on the late afternoon, sunset, and blue hour timeframe.
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