Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Return to Zion
Zion National Park was our last stop before home. We've camped here numerous times over the years because it's one of our favorite parks and it's only 6-ish hours from LA. We broke ourselves in on the Angel's Landing trail and tried out a 9-mile hike on the West Rim Trail before we left. The thunderstorms followed us to Zion -- each afternoon the top of the canyon would grow dark with clouds. Luckily, we didn't get much of the rain :)




Monday, September 21, 2009
Canyonlands National Park: Needles District
Natural Bridges National Park
The day started dark and cold. A thundering storm followed us through the peach and black-striped rock canyons. We took shelter by ancient ruins, in a rock cave, and under a natural bridge that was covered in 7000 year-old rock art. The day ended with friendlier clouds and a beautiful sunset at the oldest of the natural bridges. The canyon loop hike (8.75 miles) in the park is well worth the time and effort AND can be hiked without shoes!



Valley of the Gods, AZ
Hopi land and Canyon de Chelly National Park
Wednesday, September 02, 2009
Monday, August 31, 2009
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