Burntwater

Set against the backdrop of Navajo country, the narrative follows a writer and his friend as they navigate the desert during a winter storm, seeking the elusive Burntwater. Their journey through the Four Corners region intertwines personal memories with local legends, including encounters with a medicine man and Vietnam vets. As they explore the landscape, the writer reflects on his experiences herding sheep and searching for the Hopi Sun Chief. The adventure culminates at the Shrine of the Stone Lions, where a near-fatal incident in the Grand Canyon leads to profound revelations about life and beauty.