Grand Canyon National Park, September 2009
Don’t be fooled. While Hance Rapids looks unimpressive from this vantage point on the South Rim, it is one of the Colorado River’s most treacherous rapids. It is a mile long and has a 30 foot drop in the space of a half mile.
Zion National Park, September 2009
On our way from Bryce to Page, Arizona, we made a brief detour to drive through Zion (from the East entrance to the visitor center and back). While we were at the visitor center, it began to rain. It was raining on me as we stopped, so I could photograph the valley before we drove back through the tunnel. The scenery at Zion was still spectacular despite the rain.
Bryce Canyon National Park, September 2009
Bryce Canyon National Park, September 2009
Bryce Canyon National Park, September 2009
Bryce Canyon National Park, September 2009
Saguaro National Park, September 2009
Grand Canyon National Park, September 2009
Bryce Canyon National Park, September 2009
Bandelier National Monument, September 2009
The obligatory photo of the park sign.