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.

Morning Half of the 3rd Day in the States

We finished light breakfast early in the morning and quickly left Williams for the Grand Canyon to see morning scenery there. At first, heavy clouds were covered above the Canyon, so we could not see the blue sky. As time went by, gradually the clouds disappeared. Then we could see hundreds miles continuing whole magnificent scenery there. I can’t show the spectacular scenery enough by showing few pictures on my blog. Anyway, I hope you can feel part of what we experienced by seeing following pictures.

A wild squirrel was also looking at the miles away valleys.




We saw a herd of wild deer eating leaves of plants just behind the Yavapai Point at East Rim of the Canyon.
What’s that flying? I don’t have any idea. Was that a raven, a turkey vulture or a bald eagle?

We stayed in the Canyon until about 2 pm. After visiting the Grand Canyon, where were we heading for? Continue.