Denise Goldberg's blog

Escaping home to peek at spring
Hiking in Zion National Park

Sunday, April 8, 2007

Red rocks smiling

Short but sweet wanders, combined make tired feet!

Walking, feet moving over and over and over... Eyes seeking interesting sights, a moving river, red rocks, sand, narrow trails, tiny new flowers, bugs, birds... A dark tunnel with occasional windows overlooking the valley, dark, dark, light, visions of Zion, quickly turning dark once more.

Layers of rock, different colors jumping out of each layer. Flat trails, steep trails, narrow trails with steep drop-offs.

Early morning gray skies changing, clouds moving, blue skies emerging, highlighting red rocks. Cool morning air warming through the afternoon, evening winds bringing scattered raindrops. Wind, skies darkening, time to wonder what tomorrow will bring...