Fall colors along the Virgin River in Zion. The colors are getting good!
Angel’s Landing Trail, Zion National Park
Angel’s Landing Trail, Zion National Park, Utah.
When you first see the giant 1,500′ tall monolith of Angel’s Landing from the shuttle bus, you would think there is no way anyone except the most experienced rock climbers could stand on top. It is hard to fathom the fact that there is a regular park service maintained trail to the top! Now it isn’t exactly like any old trail, in fact they warn you on the bus that portions of the trail near the top are only 3 feet wide, with a 1,200′ vertical drop on one side, and an 800′ vertical drop on the other, with a chain railing down the middle!Read More
Court of the Patriarchs by Moon-light
Court of the Patriarchs, Zion National Park, Utah.
This was last night under the full moon. Man it was bright! We were even making shadows.
This was a 30 second exposure, I was surprised by how much color and detail the digital camera was able to capture. Fun night of photography after a great hike to Angel’s Landing, but more on that tomorrow.
Zion National Park, Utah
Zion National Park, Utah.
We drove to Zion yesterday. When we arrived, we didn’t have much time before sunset, so I thought we would take a quick scouting trip to get a lay of the land. We got really lucky – I stopped at a random little pull-out and started hiking into some side canyon and stumbled into this wonderful patch of color! It was just out of view from the road. Then we got even luckier and found a half dozen Desert Big Horn! That may be tomorrows post.Read More
Valley of Fire Photo
Valley of Fire State Park, Nevada.
I was really fortunate to find this patch of Sacred Datura wildflowers right before sunset. I wish I had a little more time to work this location, the sun was setting fast- I’m tempted to return to this spot.
Here are more Valley of Fire State Park photos.
Road through the Valley of Fire, Nevada
The road winding through the Valley of Fire State Park, Nevada.
I think this provides a pretty good preview of what the landscape is like in this beautiful state park.
Here are more Valley of Fire photos.
Fire Canyon, Valley of Fire State Park, Nevada
Fire Canyon, Valley of Fire State Park Nevada
Man, Valley of Fire State Park is awesome! Endless geographical colors and patterns, the photo opportunities are everywhere. Despite numerous recommendations, I had never visited this state park – I won’t make that mistake again, heck it is only an hour from Las Vegas.
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