Zion
The Subway – Zion National Park
This is a rather long (appx 12-mile) through hike. The trail takes you across windswept sandstone mesas, down into the canyon, and through cold and dark slots so tight and deep they require swimming, and eventually returning to the warmth … Continue reading
Hiking the Narrows in Zion National Park
The Narrows refers to an 18-mile stretch of the Virgin River in Utah, within Zion National Park. It is typically a 2-day hike with an overnight sleeping on the river bank about halfway. While 18 miles can be done in … Continue reading
Summer in Zion National Park
Nothing like a hot Utah summer and a beautiful riparian canyon to cool things off. Zion is a paradise, with gentle breezes, a ton of hiking, and some just stunning canyons. To see our post on hiking The Subway, click … Continue reading
Winter Utah and Colorado Road Trip, 2006
Griff and I decided we wanted to see a lot of the parks in Utah, and go skiing in Colorado. 10 days and 3500 miles seemed quite doable. Off we went! I had just had sinus surgery and my face … Continue reading
Fall foliage in Zion National Park, Utah
Angel’s Landing: Expedition Point: Down to the Virgin River