September 8, 2010

Kolob Terrace @ Zion

Kolob Terrace roadside

















I could have spent the entire afternoon here, just breathtaking!



















At the end of the Kolob Terrace there is Kolob Reservoir. A popular lake for fishing. It was very peaceful and the water was FREEZING.











Sights on the way back













Kolob Canyons are still to come.

Zion II

After the Emerald Pools hike, we went to Weeping Rock. It's known for its vertical gardens.













The next stop was Big Bend, and this was our final stop in this portion of the park.









Kolob Terrace is next.

September 7, 2010

Zion National Park

Last weekend we took off for Utah, Zion National Park was our ultimate destination. I've made you wait a week for photos, but finally I deliver. This adventure was also the topic of my LLV column on Friday. Check it out, Vegas Values: Weekend Getaway to Zion.

I-15 NV toward Utah



I-15 AZ making our way to Utah



Arriving in St. George, UT



Sushi in St. George, tastiest thing we ate all weekend. From Benja Thai & Sushi, the Chile specialty roll.



Making our way to Zion National Park



First stop at Zion, Court of the Patriarchs



Virgin River near the Emerald Pools



Falls at the lower Emerald Pool



Underneath the falls







Water fun in the middle Emerald Pool





Sights on the way to the upper Emerald Pool



Yes, there was internet. Never out of reach for long with blackberry.



Upper Emerald falls



Heading back toward Zion Lodge





More water fun





And more sights









More to come...