Clark offering a hand up in Red Hollow slot. |
The article from AAA magazine I'd been carrying around for 3 years. |
This is about as much as we saw of Zion... |
“most of my wandering in the desert i've done alone. not so much from choice as from necessity - i generally prefer to go into places where no one else wants to go. i find that in contemplating the natural world my pleasure is greater if there are not too many others contemplating it with me, at the same time.”We hoped back on the shuttle, treated ourselves to lunch at the famous Whiptail Grill (delicious spaghetti squash enchiladas) and headed back to the Mutiny. Thus ended our adventures in Zion...
― Edward Abbey, Desert Solitaire
This red striping is a clue that you're getting very close to the red slot. |
Depending on the rains, there may be some small obstacles to climb over, most are easily navigated. |
Not too bad for a short, easy, free and uncrowded hike. |
There are 1,300 wind chimes and 5,800 animals buried at Best Friends. Some are pets of members who wanted their furry friends to be part of the beautiful scenery. It's really something to behold. |
One of the plaques in the cemetery. |
From the set of The Outlaw Josie Wales. |
The entrance to Moqui Cave. |
Books, coffee and outdoor gear?? What kind of sorcery is this?! |
Inside Mammoth Cave, as far as we could get...it gets dark right away so bring a headlamp, flashlight or both. |
Labels: Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, Highway 89, Kanab, Utah, Zion