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The entrance to Zion National Park. |
Just chillin'. |
The scenery on the drive from Vegas to the park. |
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Angels Landing, 1,208 ft tall. |
Switchbacks at the beginning of the 2.5 mile each way hike. |
Steep rock face. |
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Walter's Wiggles, a series of 21 switchbacks. |
Rock at Scout Lookout. |
View from Scout Lookout, looking upcanyon. |
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Peering over the edge. |
The final stretch to the top of Angels Landing. |
The chain to help you climb up. |
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Steep dropoff on either side of the spur connecting Scout Lookout to the top. |
More steep climbs. |
A bend in the Virgin River. |
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View from the top, looking upcanyon. |
I feel like I'm hiding the hangover and 2 hours of sleep pretty well (thanks Vegas). |
Other people hanging out at the top. |
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The view from the top. |
The Virgin River. |
He is PISSED!!! |
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Court of the Patriarchs. From left to right: Abraham Peak, Isaac Peak, Mount Moroni, & Jacob Peak (the white peak behind Mount Moroni). |
Abraham Peak and Isaac Peak. All three peaks are at about 6,900 feet elevation. |
Bee. |
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Flowers along the Watchman Trail. |
View from the Watchman Trail, which takes your pretty much right above the Visitors Center. |
The Watchman. |
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Some of the named rock formations near the park entrance. |
The West Temple. |
The Altar of Sacrifice. |
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View of the Watchman from the Visitors Center. |
Variable ground snake. |
The Altar of Sacrifice. |
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View of several different types of sandstone. |
Cactus flower. |
Clouds starting to roll in. |
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Along the Zion Canyon Scenic Drive. |
The Narrows, at the end of the Riverside Walk. |
Nooooo! I had planned on most of a day doing this hike. |
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The drive from Zion to Bryce Canyon. |
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Checkerboard Mesa. |