Summer itinerary for Utah and the Four Corners
A work conference brought me to Utah in during the summer 2006. Not wanting to miss a great travel opportunity, I added two weeks of vacation before the conference. We used that time to see Read More …
Category: Utah
East of Zion National Park, Utah
The scenery along the way out of the park is wonderful. Despite the traffic sharing the road with us, I make Lane pull off between switchbacks. I quickly see that the spot I have chosen Read More …
Morning at Zion National Park, Utah
I wake up very, very early, the pink light fooling me into thinking I am missing the sunrise. I am not. The sun is still far from slipping over the edge of the surrounding mountains, Read More …
Along the River in Zion National Park, Utah
The city of Springdale runs right up to the edge of Zion National Park. While Springdale actually looks like a reasonably pleasant tourist town, sitting in traffic as part of the long line waiting to Read More …
Along the Way to Zion National Park, Utah
Once Highway 12 ends at 89, there are two routes into Zion. The southern route, along Highway 9’s Zion-Mount Carmel Scenic Byway, brings you directly into the park at the tunnel on the southeast side. Read More …
Red Canyon, Utah
I’ve heard and read that the Red Canyon area is gorgeous, so I am eager to arrive there. As Lane drives, I contemplate our options for short hikes. The Pink Ledges Trail is a short Read More …
Sunrise at Bryce in Utah
Up a little late, but still in time for a perfect sunrise at Bryce Point. I don’t want to leave yet (it is so beautiful), so we look for other good photo spots – the Read More …
Touring Bryce National Park in Utah
I was hoping we would return to Bryce to find sunny skies and, at least for now, we have. Lane wants to do the Mossy Cave trail, so we stop at the trail head and Read More …
Kodachrome Basin State Park, Utah
I have read about a little state park called Kodachrome Basin. It is supposed to have lovely sandstone formations and you can drive down the riverbed (a scenic backway) to a double arch. Thanks to Read More …
Fairyland at Brice National Park, Utah
Sunrise at Bryce Point is a disappointment. There really isn’t any sunrise, just a slight tinge of color at the bottom of the clouds, with the sun itself completely obscured. There is too little light Read More …