Zion National Park
Turned out the previous sign was at a vehicle only entrance.
Virgin River on the way into the park
Zion Canyon
Starting up the West Rim Trail
West Rim Trail. Looking down the canyon you can see how regular the pattern of peaks and side canyons is.
The West Rim Trail turns away from Zion Canyon and briefly follows a side canyon.
Zion Canyon and the Virgin River as seen from Scout Lookout.
A chipmunk takes a break from begging for my snack to appreciate the view.
That striated texture!
Everything about this is beautiful, but my favorite part is the stain to the right. Iron from upper strata stains the face of the whiter layers below.
Continuing up to West Rim
Camping at a West Rim backcountry site
Heading back down on the West Rim Trail
Back at Scout Lookout
West Rim Trail
Trail to "the Narrows". The paved trail does not last long...
...and soon you're wading up the Virgin River.
The Narrows
The Narrows
Heading out of the park on Zion Canyon Scenic Drive
So many deer in the road that evening!
Virgin River near the park entrance where the canyon is wider and less dramatic
