Travels 2017

On our way from St. George to Jacob Lake, AZ we stopped at Pipe Spring National Monument. This was a Mormon settlement in the middle of very harsh country. They made a go of it for a number of years until the US Marshals caused them difficulty because of the polygamy issues. When we arrived in Jacob Lake we were advised at the Visitor center to visit Lee's Ferry. The next few picture are of that visit. This where many of the Colorado River raft trips start. Our friend Byron has fond memories of this place. Beautiful drive back from Lee's Ferry. The North Rim of the Grand Canyon. Our first visit. I don't know how to describe the beauty and majesty of this place except--breathtaking! It is truly God made. As some of you may be aware I, Cliff, has some issues with high places with edges that lead straight down. So the pictures are taken by our expert photographer, Linda. If you have not been here...

Our first park on the RV tour was Zion.  We rode a tram along the road in the base of the canyon.   Most photographed tree in Zion, so had to take the picture. Next few pictures are of the Weeping Wall in Zion.  It was a little steep to get there, but well worth the hike.  We did get a little wet. The wall was weeping pretty good. Below is the lodge at Zion.  Our group ate our lunch on the lawn here. Silver Reef is a ghost town North of St. George.  Silver was discovered in the late 1800's.  Overnight the town grew to 1500.  When the silver was all mined, the town disappeared. Near Silver Reef, we saw these wild peacocks and the rabbit. Again just North of St. George, is Snow Canyon.  Looked like a painting. Very nice winter home for Brigham and his wives.  His main residence was in Salt Lake City, but he hated the snow an...