Sunday, November 15, 2015

Girls Hike the Canyon - North Rim

Many of the girls on the trip would be seeing the Grand Canyon for the first time.  The view from the Grand Canyon Lodge does not do justice to the size of the canyon so the plan was to drive out to Cape Royal.  As we were driving out on the twenty miles of curvy road, I was worried we would not able to even see the canyon for the clouds and the fog.  There were places we could not even see 10 feet ahead of us on the road.  As we passed the first vista, we only saw clouds.  Fortunately, the skies cleared as we continued.  We even saw a rainbow!
Map of the North Rim.  The drive to Wahalla Overlook and Cape Royal are a must!
Chilly photo op on the North Rim.
Clouds started clearing.

Only a few minutes later.


More clouds come in.  Notice a railing on top of the ledge with the window.

Kay standing over the window.

Me as the skies were clearing.


Girls Hike the Canyon: Lunch Stop

We stopped at the Thunderbird for lunch on the way from Zion to the North Rim of the Canyon.  Of course, we had to try the "Ho-Made" pie!

Girls Hike the Canyon: Leaving Zion (East part of the park)





Checker Board Mesa


Girls Hike the Canyon: Zion

View from the River Walk

Trailhead to the Narrows - This is still on my bucket list.


Celebrating with Friends at the Dessert Pearl Inn

Saturday, November 7, 2015

Girls Hike the Canyon - Zion: The top of Angel's Landing

Video form the top

Amazing Views

Short rest before heading back



Amazing how much security this chain provided.

This trail is not for the faint of heart



Made it to the top!

Girls Hike the Canyon - Zion: Angel's Landing

One of my bucket list items was to hike Angel's Landing in Zion.  I got to mark this off my list on October 4, 2015.
Warning sign ant the trail head


Hiking with my sister-in-law.

Lots of switchbacks

Fantastic views on the trail

Walter's Wiggles...a lot of switchbacks!
Walking up the wiggles

Nature's artwork on the canyon wall.




Sunday, November 1, 2015

Girls Hike the Canyon Trip - Road to Zion

One of my bucket list items was to hike the Grand Canyon from Rim to Rim.  I found some friends that were interested in participating.  We had a great girls hiking week...starting with my favorite...Springdale, Utah and Zion National Park.

Road to Zion
Springdale, UT

View from Desert Pearl Inn