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A Traverse (Day Hike) of Zion National Park

A Traverse (Day Hike) of Zion National Park

I had been to Zion National Park, in southwestern Utah, on two previous occasions — enough to establish itself as one of my favorite national parks. Its beauty is stunning.
Our approximately 50-mile traverse hike was the idea of Mike Lanza. He recently turned 50, and had conjured up this trek that would commemorate a mile [...]

Angel’s Landing Hike in Zion National Park

Angel’s Landing Hike in Zion National Park

Zion Trip, Pt. 2
Wow. I knew Angel’s Landing was exposed and that as a result of its heights and exposed nature it was to be an adventure.
We had been to Zion a few other times but as a family. Our sons are small so we had been (wisely) advised to stay away from Angel’s Landing… [...]

Zion National Park or Bust

Zion National Park or Bust

(Zion Trip, Pt. 1)
In early March, I met Kathy, from Omaha, in Vegas. Our destination was Zion National Park.
I was looking for an adventurous getaway where I could capture some video for the MyZionPark.com website we’re working on while getting some great hiking and sightseeing in. It would be a short adventure vacation.
My husband, [...]