Shortly after returning from the Colorado River trip, I took a drive to Hurricane to shop and returned home by way of Zion National Park.
The shuttle ride up Zion Canyon makes many stops at trail heads and ends at the River Walk trail. No cars are allowed during summer unless you have reservations at the Lodge.
In August the Columbine still bloomed.
And little fishes abounded in the Virgin River.
Didn’t wade upriver in the Narrows like I’d done before.
Monuments of sandstone tower over the drive east out of Zion.
And the road follows the contour of the canyon walls.
Except where tunnels were built through in 1930. Over-sized vehicles must make arrangements in advance to drive through the tunnels.
Windows were added for light and to disperse car fumes. I sure couldn’t get a photo out any of the windows as there is no stopping in the tunnels.
The second tunnel is much shorter.
Yet the sculpted sandstone continues.
Have you visited Zion National Park?
I love Zion, but then, I am a National Park junkie. Thanks for leading me through once again.
Oh, I do love Zion, too! I so enjoyed the visits we made there when my kids were growing up! Terrific captures as always, Gaelyn! Hope your week is off to a good start!
Sylvia
Thank you for the photo tour of Zion…one of our favorites. Actually had to evacuate the campground there in the middle of the night a few years ago, when a landslide caused the Virgin River to flood!
Oh wow, what a beautiful world. Stunning pictures.
Pictures reflecting the poetry nature does own. Thank you for sharing. Please have a good Tuesday.
daily athens photo
Your photos of Zion are fabulous, Gaelyn – love that rock!
These little fish, do they swim to the ocean like the salmon?
Wow!! That was one of the prettiest parks you've showed us! I loved this one!!!!!!
Looks like a great park. I love places like this where you have mountains, streams and forests. And don't forget those tunnels.
Wow – fabulously blue and clear skies.
lovely photos, looks like a fantastic place to visit.