Sunday, July 10, 2011

Day 20 - June 25The th



Hiking in the early morning at Zion looking for mountain sheep.








Signs of one of many forest fires we have seen along the way.



The Grand Canyon North Rim 





The Grand Canyon Lodge.  The view from the windows on the right is amazing!




Yes, this is Blake getting a Mohawk!

Dave showing his strength

Saturday, July 9, 2011

Day 19 - June 24th

Left Zion and headed for Las Vegas to pick up Elizabeth and Dave at the airport.  Las Vegas was in a haze.  We moved through traffic to quickly to get pictures of well known hotels, etc.  



 We had lunch at the Hard Rock Hotel.  This was one of the chandeliers in the lobby.
 This is the pawn shop that is on the reality show "Pawn Stars" on the History Channel.  People were lined up to go inside.


 Back to Zion.  Was a beautiful evening.  Full of wildlife and an amazing night sky.  So many stars it seemed to light up the area.



















Day 18 - June 23rd

Tunnel going into Zion.  They had to close the tunnel at the other end so we could go through it.  We rode down the center.  They had large "window" cut out of the side in 4 different places.







Had a nice hike.  The was at a very small water fall.  With the temp being around 100, it sure felt good to get sprayed!







Went to the evening ranger program on stars and constellations.  Was very informative.    Zion had a wonderful night sky.