After crewing with s/v Pearl for 2 months, I thought it best to gradually acclimate to the conveniences that living on land has to offer. Therefore, this is my first stop. They call this a cowboy cabin. No phone, cell or internet service and shared bathrooms and showers are a walk up a gravel road.
The first hike of the day, the Canyon Overlook Trail, exemplifies Zions reputation of dramatic views.
Note the gloves--It's cool here; lows around 25 and highs in the mid to high 50's. Fortunately, I had layers from our offshore leg when coming down the coast on s/v Pearl.
Zion has a great shuttle bus system to reduce the number of cars in the park. The second hike, the Riverwalk Trail, was the last stop at the tip of the canyon. Prepared hikers can continue by wading in the water and traverse many miles in until the canyon walls are as narrow as 20 feet.
Given the temps and my limited time, I chose to take a seat here and watercolor instead.
The views are endless and the rock faces dynamic. The color changes as the day progresses. Here are a couple shots from other short hikes.
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