A week ago we left Las Vegas after an enjoyable visit with my niece who also happened to be spending a few days in Vegas.
We found a scenic and peaceful place to spend the next five days at the Virgin RIVER recreation Area. The campground is surrounded by red cliffs soaring high above the Virgin River.
After spending a day in the historic part of Saint George ( established in1861 as a cotton mission under the direction of Brigham Young), we visited Zion National Park.
The park is breath taking – like a Yosemite Valley all grown up. The towering spires, hoodoos and cliff stand between 1500 and 3,000 feet above the valley floor.
Riding the shuttle in the cool alpine morning air to the end and back half-way to some of the easier hiking trails was a great way to enjoy the scenery without driving. By the time we returned to the visitor center the line for the shuttle was between 200 to 400 people. I was glad we started early in the day with no waiting.
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Hi Jackie and Diane,
I’m enjoying your blog, Sounds like you are having a great adventure. Sunny Glen is forever changing. The latest 3-BR sold for $650,000.00! Your court has not changed.
love,
gini
We are definitely enjoying the sights. There is so much to this great country that cannot be imagined from mere reading or seeing on TV.
I figured the real estate slump would be a temporary thing in Sunny Glen. I do miss my garden, but the vast scenery allows me to refocus on different things.
Great photos of Virgin River Recrational Area and some of the awesome vistas in Zion National Park.
Did you mention that you had a tip published in the April issue of Motorhome magazine? If not, your friends and family can view it online at:
The link to the article is:
http://www.motorhome.com/quick-tips/a-view-without-the-chill/
Fun projects to keep busy when not repairing things.
Great photos of Virgin River Recreational Area outside of St George, UT and of Zion National Park.
Did you mention that you had a tip published in the April issue of Motorhome magazine? If not, your family and friends can read it online at:
http://www.motorhome.com/quick-tips/a-view-without-the-chill
Were enjoying the scenery and your descriptions. Julie, Amy and I passed through years back, camping in the back of a Dodge K-car station wagon.
I never get tired of looking at the rock formations and can only imagine what it is like with snow or waterfalls during times of rain. It is quite dry here and a recent evening shower was not at all visible on the pavement in the early morning. I am glad you are enjoying the scenery.