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Zion Canyon, Utah – September 3, 2009 (P.M.)

Posted on September 6, 2009 by Charlie

Thursday afternoon: Re-energized, I rode the shuttle back north, stopping at the “Court of the Patriarchs” exit. Whereas Bryce Canyon had “overlooks,” featuring beautiful vistas from the canyon rim looking down, I suppose that one could say that Zion had … Continue reading →

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Zion Canyon, Utah – September 3, 2009 (A.M.)

Posted on September 6, 2009 by Charlie

Thursday morning: With my backpack, an energy bar, an apple, and a one liter and 700 ml bottle of water, I boarded the shuttle at the Visitor’s Center. As the shuttle pulled away, I saw a man wearing a red … Continue reading →

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Zion Canyon, Utah – September 2, 2009

Posted on September 2, 2009 by Charlie

Wednesday morning: I drove the 75 miles from Bryce to Zion, arriving while it was still morning. I entered the park through the East Entrance, which includes a 1.1-mile tunnel through a sandstone mountain, which, when completed in 1930, was … Continue reading →

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