Kolob Terrace

Driving Through A Winter Wonderland

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From last week’s snow event at Zion National Park’s Kolob Terrace.

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Higher Elevations, More Snow

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At About 6,000 feet in elevation, Zion’s Kolob Terrace section gets quite a bit more snow and I was there to capture it. Also look for a drive through video from the same area tomorrow.

Fresh snow has fallen at Kolob Terrace at Zion National Park, Utah.

I had to go to the upper elevations of Zion National Park to capture these scenes. It was 29 degrees when I took these shots but it was 44 in the main section of Zion where it had rained. Glad I made the 20 mile trip! You can purchase prints from this post and others at Dawn2Dawn Galleries

Fresh snow has fallen on the West Temple at Zion National Park, Utah

Elevate For Snow

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It was raining at the main canyon of Zion National Park the other day but if you wander to the upper reaches of the park, you’ll experience a winter scene like in this video. Still Photos to follow.

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These Are Called Teepees But Not The Kind You Can Live In

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These geologic anomalies are not too rare in Southern Utah. These can be spotted in Zion National Park near Hop Valley. These images and more can be purchased as wall art at What’s New At D2D

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Autumn Now Appearing In Southern Utah

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Fall colors have arrived in the Kolob Terrace area near Zion National Park. Much more to follow…..

Fall colors have arrived to Kolob Terrace just outside Zion National Park, Utah

Snow,Snow And More Snow

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Although Friday was the first full day of spring, I took a drive to the upper reaches of Zion National Park where most people don’t go. I figured there would be some fresh snow and I wasn’t disappointed.

Moon Rising Over Zion NP

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The near full moon as it was rising over Zion last night.

A full moon rises over the Kolob Terrace area of Zion National Park, Utah

Snowy Zion Christmas

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At least in the upper elevations in and around Zion National Park.

Snow falls on a rural road at Cave Valley near Zion National Park, Utah

Autumn Visits Zion’s Kolob Terrace Area

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Kolob Terrace is an area in and around Zion National Park but at a higher elevation than the popular part of the park. It’s a great escape from the maddening crowds and shuttle buses of Zion Canyon. And Autumn arrives early and with a bang! This is the first post of three…….