Fall Colors and Sandstone Rock Formations Collide at Zion Country

An aerial view of Cottonwood trees nearing peak color against the red rock formations just outside Zion National Park, Utah.

The Iconic Narrows At Zion National Park

When people visit Zion, I tell them they must hike The Narrows. It’s a huge slot canyon that the Virgin River has carved over millions of years. It’s not necessarily a hike as much as it’s a ford. You’re hiking in the river 80 percent of the time. So bring a pair of your old hiking shoes and a hiking pole for stabilization. And of course a good camera. These images are from this past summer.

Hikers travel through the steep canyon walls at The Narrows at Zion National Park, Utah

The canyon walls soar some 1,200 feet above the Virgin River.

As promised, Zion NP in all it’s colors

What’s Snow At Zion National Park

Three inches can dramatically change the look of Zion National Park.

 

Fresh snow has fallen at Zion National Park, Utah

 

 

 

 

 

 

Autumn In Zion Canyon

Made my way up Zion Canyon on Friday hoping for peak fall colors. I was not disappointed. Cottonwoods, Big-tooth Maples and Scrub Oaks provided most of the color.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Another Trek Up My Favorite Hike Anywhere!

I used my Google Pixel 2 Phone to get these images and none were altered in any way! Amazing Camera Phone. This is The Narrows at Zion National Park, Utah.

 

 

My friend Hannah on her first expedition up the Narrows

My 12th trip up The Narrows

 

 

Fall Colors Persist

In Southern Utah, cottonwood trees continue to display their brilliant colors.

 

Fall colors have arrived in Southern Utah near Zion National Park, Utah

 

 

 

 

 

 

Autumn Tranquility

Scene and sound along Zion National Park’s Virgin River this past week. Watch in HiDef at Full Screen

Fall Colors In Zion Canyon

The fall colors invaded the main part of Zion National Park, at the 4,200 foot level.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Zion National Park’s Rain

The rain and wind storm swept through Zion yesterday and produced some great photo ops. More to follow.

Heavy rains have produced ephemeral waterfalls at Zion National Park, Utah
Heavy rains have produced ephemeral waterfalls at Zion National Park, Utah

 

zion-virgin-r_7690A swollen Virgin River

 

Heavy rains have produced ephemeral waterfalls at Zion National Park, Utah

 

Heavy rains have produced ephemeral waterfalls at Zion National Park, Utah

 

A passing rain storm produces thick clouds and fog at Zion National Park, Utah

 

Heavy rains have produced ephemeral waterfalls at Zion National Park, Utah

 

Heavy rains have produced ephemeral waterfalls at Zion National Park, Utah