Tag: zion national park
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Snowy Zion National Park
We had some precipitation here a few weeks ago and snow appeared in the higher elevations of Zion.
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Icicles Come In All Different Shapes And Sizes
Recent snows at Zion National Park helped to produce these images.
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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…
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What’s Up With The Moon?
A friend of mine said he saw an anomaly on the 3/4 full moon the other night over Zion National Park. It just so happened that I photographed the moon Monday night and saw what he was talking about. What do you think? Also, don’t forget about the lunar eclipse early Friday morning.
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Walter’s Wiggles
Named after Zion National Park’s superintendent, Walter Ruesch, these switchbacks were constructed in 1926. These series of 21 switchbacks lead to the diabolical Angel’s Landing trail but you better be in decent shape to conquer both.
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Bonsai Milky Way
From the East Side Of Zion National Park. This small Juniper, also known as Bonsai Tree, sticks out at a right angle from a sandstone rock formation as the Milky Way appears amongst some small clouds.
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On A Clear Night With Dark Skies, The Milky Way Comes Alive
These were recently taken in and around Zion National Park, Utah
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A Subway In Utah?
Back in October, three friends and I trekked up the Left Fork of North Creek at Zion National Park. It had been awhile since I last visited this amazing product of nature formed by millions of years of erosion but it was well worth it. It’s a 10 mile hike requiring boulder hopping, numerous creek…