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Zion National Park

Turned out the previous sign was at a vehicle only entrance.

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Virgin River on the way into the park

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Zion Canyon

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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.

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The West Rim Trail turns away from Zion Canyon and briefly follows a side canyon.

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Zion Canyon and the Virgin River as seen from Scout Lookout.

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A chipmunk takes a break from begging for my snack to appreciate the view.

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That striated texture!

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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

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Camping at a West Rim backcountry site

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Heading back down on the West Rim Trail

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Back at Scout Lookout

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West Rim Trail

Trail to "the Narrows". The paved trail does not last long...

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...and soon you're wading up the Virgin River.

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The Narrows

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The Narrows

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Heading out of the park on Zion Canyon Scenic Drive

So many deer in the road that evening!

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Virgin River near the park entrance where the canyon is wider and less dramatic