Becky and the Parents, Day Two continued: Zion National Park
On Saturday, after our tour of Antelope Canyon, we drove from Page, Arizona, to Kanab, Utah where we ate lunch at Houston’s Trail’s End Restaurant. After lunch, we went to Zion National Park. I’m telling you, if you are easily overwhelmed by spectacular views, don’t come to this area! We found ourselves wondering how “they” decided one place should be a national park and another place was just ordinary. I don’t know how “they” decide this, but I wouldn’t want that job. If I were the one having to make that decision, I think half of northern Arizona and southern Utah would be one huge, continuous national park.
The photo above is of the scenery just opposite the entrance station to Zion National Park. I could look at that every day, yes I could.
FabGrandpa and Becky at Checkerboard Mesa in Zion National Park.
Out the window of the car as we drove through Zion.
It was such a fabulous day here, the sky really was that blue.
As usual, these photos don’t show how really grand this landscape is.
Gorgeous!
We drove all the way through Zion, starting on the east side, then out the west gate into the town of Springdale. At the far end of Sprindale is Springdale Fruit Company. They have the best smoothies, made with apple juice from their apple orchard. MMMMMM. We also got some of that delicious Old Navuoo jam they sell there. Then back in the car, to drive back through Zion, west to east.
This is in Springdale, headed back into Zion National Park.
This place is so amazing!
We stopped to watch and photograph a herd of Mountain Rams. These two just posed and posed for us. I got a video of them, too.
This is the Utah countryside on the way back to Kanab, where we spent the night that night. We went to dinner at Nedra’s, Too, a great Mexican restaurant in Kanab. We stayed at the Best Western in Kanab, on the top floor I might add. We got some good sleep that night, but the wi-fi didn’t work. Oh, well, I guess you can’t have everything.
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Gaelyn says
September 16, 2009 at 10:07 amZion really is a gorgeous park. Did you take the shuttle up canyon? Quite a bit of southern Utah and northern Arizona are parks. I believe "they" pick the uninhabitable landscapes for parks many times. So lucky to see the Mt goats.
LceeL says
September 16, 2009 at 11:11 amWiFi seems a small sacrifice to make given what you got to see on that day.
Marilyn says
September 16, 2009 at 11:59 pmI agree 100 % with your comments. Can't wait to get back there to explore more areas. Thanks for the pics.
LindaSue says
September 17, 2009 at 2:51 pmPictures are great. I am jealous as my daughter lives in Utah. I did get to go out there last Nov for a week or two and got to see a little of that area.
Got my box of stuff today from Bob's Red Mill Barn. Not gluten free but some shortbread cookie mix, bran muffin mix and buttermilk biscuit mix. Looks really good. Took a week to get here in SE Ala. It sure looks pretty though. Ordered a little over 30 bucks worth and it was a little over 20 for shipping. A little expensive so will let you know how it is. The barn and company are in Oregon so if you ever get up that way you will have to check it out.
Keep on bloggin gal cause I sure enjoy it and you keep me enthusiastic about workcamping stuff. We are thinking in another year or two maybe we can do something similar. I am not getting any younger and want to have some fun before it is too late.
Later Linda
LindaSue says
September 17, 2009 at 9:09 pmI had to write again. Took out the bags and looked. Made me hungry to look at them. They really do look pretty. Just spent another hour looking at all the stuff on the web side. Also did a store locater search and there is a store less than 20 miles from me that carries his products. Hope to go tomorrow and check it out. Will let you know. I bet you have someplace close that carries his stuff too. Check out the site and see. Let me know what you find.
Later gal Keep on keepin on.
LindaSue says
September 17, 2009 at 9:13 pmForgot to tell you. I got turned down by the food blogroll. That is ok My blog doesn't have 50 % food posting and that is what you have to have to get accepted. Will have to do better. Maybe with this Red Mill stuff it will get me motivated. Later
Christine says
September 18, 2009 at 11:49 amIt is true that the camera can never do justice to what the eye can see but I think you did a pretty darn good job. You pictures sure do make me want to visit the park. I love that type of landscape.
LindaSue says
September 18, 2009 at 7:27 pmThanks for the email. Go back to my blog and make a comment. Add yourself to my follers list. I am adding myself to yours. Later
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Thanks
Talina @ Harvest Of Daily Life says
September 20, 2009 at 7:18 amOoo, I love it! I don't think I ever visited there when I was living in Arizona. How pretty.