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.