Because of highway construction I drove through a lot more of Las Vegas than I cared to on my way to Zion Canyon National Park. The delay meant I didn't get to Springdale until nearly sunset. Too late to go into the park but just in time to take in Coraline in 3-D at the giant screen movie theater next to the park entrance.
The next day I drove up the canyon and back, stopping several times to go on a hike. Late March was an excellent time to visit. There weren't many people in the park, the trees were just getting leaves, the daytime temperature was comfortable (it did get below freezing and snow at higher elevations one night) and it was the last weekend of winter that cars are allowed to drive up the canyon. Once the high season begins cars are banned and you have to take a bus, bike or walk.
I took about a zillion photos in the park. Every few minutes I'd stop, say "That's so beautiful" or "Wow, look at that" and take a picture. When you boil it down though, I probably took a dozen pictures a hundred times each.
The first and last shots are particularly gorgeous. Nice work!
Posted by: Dane | 14 July 2009 at 06:51 PM
Thank you! The park was very picturesque.
Posted by: Joe | 15 July 2009 at 08:10 PM