We made a stop to see the famous Hoover Dam... holding back the mighty Colorado River.
What an amazing work it was, especially when you think of the time in which it was built. The Great Depression Era. This was before many of the engineering and technological advancements we have today...
It was impressive for sure!
One thing that was just really fun for us was that the Dam spans two States...
And Two Time Zones!
The next day we made our way into Zion National Park and enjoyed a day of hiking, touring by car and sightseeing.
In the morning we took a scenic tour through the Zion Canyon and hiked the Grotto and Kayenta Trails (together, about a two and a half mile loop.)
Beauty was everywhere to behold...
After our hike, it started to rain. We were planning on heading up river, but instead decided to go by car to visit the East side of the Park.
Of course we encountered road construction... that was OK because it gave us a chance to enjoy the Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep on the side of the road.
You just don't see this everyday!
After a short drive through the mountain tunnels, we found ourselves on the Eastern side of Zion.
Sarah at the Eastern Gate of Zion
After all that driving, Thomas decided that it was time to climb a mountain...
After all that driving, Thomas decided that it was time to climb a mountain...
I decided to stay on the ground and watch as they hiked higher and higher...
My very own Mountain Goats!
After everyone returned safely from mountain climbing, we circled North on a scenic highway around the edge of Zion and made our way back to Cedar City for the night...
We did make one more stop though...to watch the sunset.
There is an area known as the Kolob Section...it is another part of Zion Park.
The view was breathtaking...
We had a lovely day...
1 comment:
Looks beautiful. You took some great photos! This world is amazing and beautiful. God does great work!
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