In 1880, the scientist Clarence Dutton declared, "Nothing can exceed the wondrous beauty of Zion. In its proportions it is about equal to Yosemite, but in the...
Zion is Utah's busiest national park, and serious hikers have to climb Ange= l's Landing (West Rim trail) at least once. However, most hikers get so fixated...
his could be the last year to visit Grand Canyon National Park before you = can no longer enjoy your visit to Grand Canyon.
With visitation down and...
More than a quarter of a century ago, Congress made a promise to Americans = who cherish their national parks. It pledged to clean up hazy air obscuring the...
LIKE many of the best experiences, it was all the result of a chance conver= sation somewhere I don't remember. Perhaps Los Angeles.
"Where you headed?"...
President Clinton proclaimed the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument in September 1996, the first of a series of new national monuments to be managed...
Shuttles are actually great and I will be accepted in the Grand Canyon like= they are in Zion after they are in place. There are not lines, the shuttles run...
Smart Aussies. The Grand Canyon is nice and quite popular, but Zion is mag= nificent. I for one am glad that Zion is not visited as much as the Grand...
Anyone have photos of the Zion Narrows? Is it worth hiking from Chamberlains Ranch? ... beauty ... the ... cliffs ... will ... vermilion, ... is ... over- ......
Impressive photos!!!! What slot canyon is that? Are some of those of the wave and lake powell? You will have to label all those for us :) I will look more...
This is an eye opener. It seems to me, from a foggy memory, that California sucks a good deal of the water from the Colorado. Perhaps all that needs to be...
On the east side of Zion we have been struggling with the drought. It is difficult to get enough water here to run a business, but think about how much water...
Hi I have been a trip planer in the sierra club. My main expierience has been here in Wisconsin and the UP Michigan. I have also hiked in Colorado, Montana,...
Good Morning Jerry :) I am glad you are here! I hiked a little bit on oahu years ago. I loved the names of the places there ~laughing~ I hiked a place ...
From the brittle hillsides of Southern California to the drying fields of Idaho, from Montana to New Mexico, a relentless drought is worsening across most of...
Print This | Email This | Most Popular | Subscribe | Larger Type | Smaller Type From couch to Canyon With a little effort, you can get in shape for a Grand...
There are times in your life that put you to the test - moments when you see what you are capable of handling. These occur at various times. You often cannot...
You might be right about Yosemite being formed last, but it was the first National Park, so all the rest have to take a back seat. :<) Clint ... From:...
I love your tale of the Grand Canyon hike. I have had several trips where I learned some valuable lessons. One thing I have done is to make a complete but very...
Hi Clint ... Welcome to the Group :) Interesting. I wondered which was the first National Park :) ... first National Park, so all the rest have to take a back...
Hello! I am new here, but I am going to Phoenix for work related training and thought I would also take in a couple of fun things that I haven't gotten to do...
Can anyone else see these photos? I just see a blank album. This section of Arizona is one that I really want to spend some time looking at this summer....
Hey, soryy i am just getting back to you. That is awsome about the frogs and i'll let you know when i am going on a photo trip or whatever. I usualy go...
Anthony, The Back Country Office always reserves some walk-up permits available a day or two in advance for people in just your situation. Keep in mind, these...
I'm glad to be a part of this group! Most of my hiking is in Colorado's San Juan Mountains, however I love the desert and canyon country in the spring and...
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