More Zion, Not the Grand Canyon and Some Really Pretty Rocks

I am writing this from a town called Cannonville, a very small place about 8 miles from Bryce Canyon. It is located on what has been called the most beautiful highway in the U.S. by many - and it is exceptional.  It's difficult to drive without your jaw dropping from another amazing scene around every corner.  Cannonville does not have a restaurant, but the hotel told me that at 5:00 a BBQ truck (I.D.K. Bar-B-Q))  would set up in the parking lot.  A woman named Emily and her husband run it and it is REAL good barbecue!  After a long drive from a disappointing visit to the Grand Canyon's North Rim (snow, then fog and only glimpses of the canyon), a comfy room and some delicious pulled pork put everything right.  The photos of these places do not do them justice.  The expansiveness of the views are just not able to be captured.  Utah - I'm impressed!

Walter's Wiggles from Above

View from Scout's Lookout



Near the Temple of Sinawava

View from Canyon Overlook Hike

Checkerboard Mesa

 



Mule Deer in Zion



Zion Chipmunk

Trees at Grand Canyon North Rim
(Note the fog rising from the canyon)

Red Canyon