May 4, 2012

A full day at Zion National Park

Trying to get in a full day at Zion we decided to get up early to see the sun rise on the wonderful formations. On this one the sun was just starting to shine on the peak.

Turning in a different direction you can see the sun's rays just about to make the side of the mountain.

After passing some of the higher tops, we then went through the tunnel which was 1.1 miles long through the mountain, and on the other side the road winds down further into the canyon.

I think we found the New Hampshire Old Man in the Mountain's twin brother here in Zion.

The shuttle driver pointed out the climber high on the mountain and explained that somebody had to sleep on the mountain overnight. He also told us that an expert climber had, without any equipment, climbed it in 84 minutes!!!

Just about time to shed the fleece. It was a little chilly in the canyon this morning.

Alice was snacking a granola bar when she found a friend looking for a snack.

An afternoon view from the Emerald Pool Trail. There was not a cloud in the sky today and the colors were all so vivid. What a great day in the park. We are now on Mountain time and only 2 hours behind. Tomorrow a trip to Bryce.