Here are some photos from a recent trip to Zion National Park. It was one of the most incredible places I've ever been. Hundreds of Millions of years ago this area was just 3,000 foot sand dunes (the tallest sand dunes today are in the Saraha and max out at about 300 feet). The sea filled over this ancient desert and the calcium carbonate in the water cemented the sand into hard sandstone. As the sea retreated it pulled away loose sediment and the rivers that were left continued to erode vast canyons over time. We did a hike up to a place called Angel's Landing. It's a breathtaking hike that results in incredible 360 degree views of the park. We also hiked The Narrows, a knee deep river with hundred to thousand foot walls on either side. Both hikes were excellent displays of the topographical drama that has developed in Zion over so many years
Above: The view off the Southeast side of Angels Landing
The Thinnest Point on the Angel's Landing hike. Literally 2000 foot drop on either side. If you look at the upper right part of the photo and see that curved gray line, that's a large river.Below: THE NARROWS
Beautifully look out on the North side of the park
