Temple of Sinawava - ZION NATIONAL PARK (05/2011)

This is a magnificent stroll for about a mile or so down the Virgin River in Zion National Park.  The hike takes you to the Narrows, which, unfortunately, were closed because the river was too high and the current was too swift.

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A pretty waterfall

The spring flowers are starting to come out

Me never missing a photo op!

This was a little deer looking for something to eat.
She didn't seem to mind all the people taking her photo!

A wild turkey

Many squirrels running around the park.  This one was
not at all shy about wanting to share my lunch!

The Virgin River

This is where a hike through the Narrows would normally
start.  But, it would be impossible with the water this high.

Kermie and the Red Cat like Zion National Park

 And, so do I!

ZION NATIONAL PARK [again!] (05/2011)

Zion is a beautiful National Park.  These are just a few of the many trails I hiked in the few days I was here.  Every place you go in the park is prettier than the place before!

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Fantastic sandstone cliffs

 This was a great hike along a little river

When the hike gets a little too challenging for me, I just hop

in my car and move on to the next spot! 

Beautiful spring flowers are all over the park 

Kayaking  down the Virgin River

Some idiot used the park as his trash can! (But, this is rare!) 

You can't not smile in this beautiful national park!