Tuesday, April 16, 2013
ALL DAY IN ZION!
The Virgin River runs through the canyon and over time has carved this magnificent work of art.
Huge rocks hang over the paths. We were amazed at the size of them. It made for a very beautiful but ominous path to follow. I couldn't help but think ..."I sure hope that doesn't fall on me when I go under it" ..........
We were on a hike to the Emerald Pools and the pathway led to a space through the rocks. (below) It was breathtaking! You could look up and see the sky but it was over 25 feet above us! Totally awesome!
We made it to the 1st pool but we were both getting pretty wore out and my knees told me I couldn't make it to the next two! lol There was water coming off the mountain here and we got a bit wet! It was a beautiful hike and I wish I'd been able to go more but my body wasn't having it.
We wanted to go to the other side of the park which required driving through a 1.1 mile tunnel. It took around three years to build. An indredible feat in engineering! This is a window in the tunnel (because there are NO LIGHTS!) There were 4 windows made and this was taken from the outside. I wanted to take a picture looking out but no stopping in the tunnel is allowed!
The rock on the other side of the tunnel is completely different. It's not as rugged but flowing and smooth. The rocks on the top of this formation were called hoodoo's. It was a wonderful day and I took so many pictures! I will share them with whomever wants to see them.
We heard about the bombing in Boston when we were done with our day and our hearts go out to those whom were affected.
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