Zion

Zion is one of the most beautiful places in the United States, in my opinion.  It is to the Grand Canyon what a delicate gothic chapel is to the massive St. Peters.  

I don't know what it is like today, but when Carlson and I backpacked there in 1987, there were no amenities at all once one ascended from the camp ground and park curio shoppe.  We had to tote (and conserve) our own water. Those were also pre-cell phone days. But being young such absences were of no concern.  

For two days there was nothing to do but enjoy our own company and the vast expanse of a silent nature that seemed primordially welcoming.  

That... and watch the little squirrel feasting on his pit. :)

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Zion

Petrified Sands (East Park)

East Temple Look-Out

Emerald Pools

The "Grotto"

Near Angels Landing

In July 1986, Carlson asked me if i would like to camping at Zion National Park.  We drove there in his newly purchased Nissan truck ... with A/C.   In those days, away from the reception area camper grounds, Zion was pure wilderness.  There was no A/C  and we had to pack our own water.  It is one of Earth's stupendous places.  

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Diary for 20 July 1986 says:  Went camping this weekend with Carlson...  On Sunday [13th] we drove to Zion National Park and spent the next two days [14th & 15th] hiking around before leaving on Wednesday [16th].