Zion National Park

It was a very successful trip to Zion. 38 miles in 3 days. Lots of switchbacks and slot canyons. One day we crossed the same creek 22 times, each way. Angel's Landing was my favorite hike. So much diversity and incredible sites. Observation Point was long and steep, but about half way was the most amazing place. Surreal. It was just this opening in the slot canyon with a creek running through it. A great place to stop off and cool the feet down and have a snack. Day three was all down hill the first half, and then a climb back out to the trailhead. Not my favorite way to hike, but the Kolob Arch was amazing and well worth it all. It's said to be the third largest natural arch "bridge" in the world at 287'. More pics can be seen here: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=184907&id=1126171114&l=4464cc463b

Overall, this was a great trip. Very calming and relaxing, though strenuous. You know how good it feels to just totally run yourself down?

On another note... many other fun times coming up during the summer. As I ponder Zion and the other places I'm looking forward to being this summer, I'm reminded of Psalm 24...

¹ The earth is the LORD's, and everything in it,
the world, and all who live in it;

² for he founded it upon the seas
and established it upon the waters.

And... Genesis 1, the Creation story. What is your interpretation of the Creation timeline? What does it mean to you... "there was evening, and there was morning the first day...."

Change is in the air...

It seems to be finally warming up some. There is new grass germinating and starting to sprout in my forever dirt "lawn." Even though it has been snowing recently in the mountains, I'm ready for summer. Looking forward to spending a lot of time on the boat, but also doing some new exploring in places I haven't been. But also revisiting places that I have great memories of. Like the Sawtooths, Hells Canyon, McCall and of course Mt. Borah again this summer. But, next week a small group of us are going down to Zion in Southern Utah. Some friends of mine just returned from there and their pictures have snow in them, but I'm guessing by this weekend, it will be mostly gone. It will be fun to explore the Narrows, the Subway, the rim and anything else we have time for. As summer approaches, many new things will make themselves known. Change just seems to be in the air. So, I'll just stay the course and welcome anything that gets in my path!