Not Zoo, But It's Zion; 7th Day in the States

On the 7th Day, almost middle day of our 15-day-journey, we went to Zion National Park again. We met unfamiliar animals that were seen only in a zoo. I didn’t know why Ostrich were kept in the ranch. For eggs, for food ….? Neither were Elk.




We, four members, went hiking to the Emerald Pools. The Emerald Pools consisted of three pools, easy walk to lower Pool, moderate to middle and strenuous to upper.





Upper Emerald Pool --^
The Great White Throne ---^
From April through October, the scenic drive in Zion Canyon is closed to private vehicles, and visitors ride the shuttle buses. The picture was taken in front of the visitor center. As it was still in March, we could go to every part of parking places by our car, so we didn't ride on them.
The whole our journey to the US national parks was over and we headed to Las Vegas, 250km away from Zion.

Way to Zion National Park, 6th Day in the States

After spending the 6th day morning in the States, we left Bryce Canyon and headed to Zion. Zion was the third and the final national park of our year 2007 travel. Bryce Canyon and Zion National Park were not far away; distance was only 120km. So, we dropped in many places and took lots of pictures as usual. The only regret was that we could not book a nearby hotel to Zion; the hotel was located in Hurricane, about 40km away from Zion. We planed to go to Zion for two days. So, I should have looked for a closer hotel and booked earlier.


I saw those wheels in the picture in many places. Does anyone know what those wheels are? Why were those placed near the ranch? How do they use them?





Way out from Hwy 9 just east of the Tunnel, Rina and I went an hour hiking to the Canyon Overlook trail. It was a great little hike, well worth the effort. At this vista, we could overlook scenic lower Zion Canyon.