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The Plattekill (No Trespassing Edition)

The summer has been quite hot and ripe for a nice swim at one of the Hudson Valley's great swimming holes.  The Plattekill doesn'...

Friday, May 18, 2012

Canyon Overlook, Zion National Park

Looking into the narrow canyon

Great canyon views and not much effort required

Some nice desert scenery

Expansive views

Blooming cactus

Away from the heat


A nice and easy hike just off the highway that passes through Zion.  The most memorable moment of this hike was watching a man and his elderly mom walking.  The woman was very frail and had to be near 90.  When I passed  them on the way down, she appeared to be determined to finish.  Very inspiring.

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