Adventures in Utah
Mid-September took us to southern Utah, a geologically stunning corner of the state. Our home base for one week was Brian Head, a popular mountain resort town both in summer and winter. The elevation of Brian Head is 11,307 ft. but our lodge was at 10,280 ft. Nonetheless, it took us a day to acclimate to the high elevation and it was a good trial run for our October trip to Peru where we will be at elevations ranging from 8,500 to 12,500 ft.
Our first stop was Cedar Breaks National Monument , about a 10 minute drive from our lodge. This is a beautiful park with many trails that are popular with hikers and cyclists.
Striking hoodoos are abundant in the southern Utah landscape.
Another day took us to Zion National Park where there are abundant hiking trails such as the River Walk. Visitors must park outside the park and take a shuttle into the park. Shuttles run ever 6-8 minutes.
Hanging gardens add to the beauty of this hike.
Beautiful but extremely poisonous datura flourishes along the trail.
The view from the Weeping Wall hiking trail at Zion.
Some interesting hoodoos at Zion.
A view from the visitor's center at Zion.
This is Nagunt Mesa at Kolob Canyons which are part of Zion National Park.
A view from the rim of Bryce Canyon , where visitors can easily drive into the park, completely uncrowded this time of year.
One of the amazing vistas at Bryce Canyon.
Another spectacular view from the rim of Bryce Canyon.
~ Lisa
Our first stop was Cedar Breaks National Monument , about a 10 minute drive from our lodge. This is a beautiful park with many trails that are popular with hikers and cyclists.
Striking hoodoos are abundant in the southern Utah landscape.
Another day took us to Zion National Park where there are abundant hiking trails such as the River Walk. Visitors must park outside the park and take a shuttle into the park. Shuttles run ever 6-8 minutes.
Hanging gardens add to the beauty of this hike.
Beautiful but extremely poisonous datura flourishes along the trail.
The view from the Weeping Wall hiking trail at Zion.
Some interesting hoodoos at Zion.
A view from the visitor's center at Zion.
This is Nagunt Mesa at Kolob Canyons which are part of Zion National Park.
A view from the rim of Bryce Canyon , where visitors can easily drive into the park, completely uncrowded this time of year.
One of the amazing vistas at Bryce Canyon.
Another spectacular view from the rim of Bryce Canyon.
~ Lisa
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