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PostSat Apr 11, 2009 8:43 pm 
Jim Dockery wrote:
I wonder how much water they waste in this place during the summer?
Lets just say between Vegas and LA, they absolutely destroy the Colorado River.

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PostMon Apr 13, 2009 3:25 pm 
That's RED ROCK CANYON, not Red Rocks.

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PostMon Apr 13, 2009 3:27 pm 
kind of like Daylight Saving Time agree.gif , as opposed to Daylight Savings Time shakehead.gif tAH.....he's back!

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PostSun Apr 19, 2009 7:06 pm 
Given the wealth of recent trip reports down south I'll add to Jim's report instead of creating a new one. clown.gif Our original plan was to spend a few nights at the Grand Canyon but the weather did not cooperate (wet and cold) so we opted for Zion instead. Spent one night in Springdale and drove around the park the next day before heading back to Vegas to catch a flight. Can't believe we've been to Vegas so many times and never took the time to drive Zion. Definitely worth it, though it would have been nice to stay a few more days to get some hikes in. A few pictures (all from the car and/or park shuttle).
The Streaked Wall
The Streaked Wall
Mount Carmel Highway
Mount Carmel Highway
The East Temple
The East Temple
The Sentinel and Mount Sory
The Sentinel and Mount Sory
West Temple, Sundial, and Altar of Sacrifice
West Temple, Sundial, and Altar of Sacrifice
West Temple to Beehive (Streaked Wall)
West Temple to Beehive (Streaked Wall)
Mount Moroni and Jacob Peak
Mount Moroni and Jacob Peak
Observation Point and East Rim
Observation Point and East Rim
Cable Mountain From Big Bend
Cable Mountain From Big Bend

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PostSun Apr 19, 2009 7:13 pm 
Very nice Tom! Beautiful country. I felt shorted on the hikes during my visit there too. I definitely have reason to go back. up.gif

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PostSun Apr 19, 2009 7:22 pm 
Excellent pictures Jim! Somehow I missed this thread. Nice light on Court of the Patriarchs. I had a forest fire nearby during our visit, which diffused the light considerably. I really like your choice of the river as the foreground. Also, nice work on Angel's Landing! We ran out of time for this hike during our visit. A reason to return! up.gif

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PostSun Apr 19, 2009 7:42 pm 
Ecdellent shots as always Tom & Jim. That fixed cable is insanely exposed for a hike. Wow!!! eek.gif

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PostSun Apr 19, 2009 9:51 pm 
Awesome! I'm heading there Wednesday as a detour from San Diego to Salt Lake City. The pictures are gorgeous, I can't wait.

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PostMon Apr 20, 2009 8:37 am 
Nice shots Tom, I especially like the first pano - great clouds and color. Here are a few more I processed this weekend.
climbing Angel's Landing
climbing Angel's Landing
Hiking Summit Ridge Angel's Landing
Hiking Summit Ridge Angel's Landing
West Rim Trail all to myself
West Rim Trail all to myself
View from W Rim
View from W Rim
Sunrise on West Temple
Sunrise on West Temple

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PostMon Apr 20, 2009 9:57 am 
Well, I suppose I could look more closely at the trip reports' section. Thanks for the report and great pics., Jim and Tom.

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PostSat Apr 25, 2009 1:56 pm 
Found this great aerial shot of Zion on Google Earth. There original can be viewed here. Panoramio doesn't allow remote linking so here's a resized version for labeling purposes. Map tool for comparison. Amazing how different Zion looks from above. The aerial shot also provides a goo perspective of how water eroded the uplifted plateau over millions of years and formed the canyon walls below.

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PostSat Apr 25, 2009 4:35 pm 
Nice!

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PostSat Apr 25, 2009 4:51 pm 
Thanks Tom. That's the first time I've got a good feel for Zion. It's a good photo too.

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PostMon Apr 27, 2009 2:35 pm 
Thanks for these pictures. They are fantastic and really capture the park.

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PostTue Apr 28, 2009 3:33 pm 
Thanks for the link to those pictures (and the labels) Tom, that is a great perspective. One more from our trip, this is one of my wife's favorites:
Tree and mud wall
Tree and mud wall

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