Zion National Park
I attended the Springdale Main Street Gallery Walk on Friday
night. There were many fun galleries and friendly people. It is pretty much a
tourist town on the edge of the park. I particularly enjoyed the DeZion and Worthington Galleries.
I participated in the Zion Fifth Annual Plein Air community
Paint Out on Saturday November 9, 2013 from 11 am-2 pm. There was a pretty cool
energy in grove in front of the Lodge where us amateurs were able to paint next
to the 24 invited artists. All were happy to talk about their work and process.
While I was somewhat intimidated by the visitors talking to me while I was
painting. It was a totally new experience for me.
I went back to campsite and caught the internet to touch base
with my online classes. Then I took the bus to Canyon Junction, walked about 4
miles on the Parus Trail to the Visitor's Center. I car camped in Watchman
Campground the park. I did the Watchman Trail at sunset, but it was very steep
and narrow so I didn't feel I could get
down after dark. Didn't make it to the sunset watching site. :( It was very cold, but
I had a fire at night.
On Sunday I took the first bus to the Temple of Sinawara.
Did the 2 mile Riverside walk then rode down to Weeping Rock and hiked to it.
Back on the bus to Grotto and did a 1 mile trail to Zion Lodge. There I did the
Emerald Pools trail. Cars are rarely allowed in Zion. The bus seems to be a good
solution to the exhaust problem and it
runs every 6 minutes. Got back to SLC
Nov. 11 in the evening.
posted by jdierkes at 3:08 PM
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