John & Evelyn Go To Zion Nat. Park
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Aug. 14-18, '04
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A bathroom stop in Baker next to the the world's largest
thermometer. You can't read the temperature, but it is 96.
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We saw Ronn Lucas perform an afternoon matinee in Las
Vegas. He is a foremost ventriliquist. Been on TV many times and performed
for heads of state. A riot performance. Really funny. Ever need an hour
and a half of laughs, go see his show.
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A tropical paradise in the Las Vegas desert |
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This is the back view from our resort room.
That is a stop for the new tram that runs behind the Strip. It stopped right
in front of our resort. |
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Yes, Elvis lives. He performed for our resort's
welcome party. |
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Now, let's get down to serious business. While
Evelyn is still sleeping, John has his bike tank filled and is heading to
Zion. After a night of thunderstorms, the air is fresh and clean. Perfect
riding day! |
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On the way to the Park. |
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I took a turn of the main highway at Virgin, Utah.This
ride was recommended by a motorcyclists web site. Not a soul in sight
for the 30 mile ride up into the mountains. Awesome!
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Let's go up to the reservoir... I stopped
here to put on my gloves. It is cold! It will be quite warm in the Park
later in the morning. |
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No one here at the Kolob Reservoir. |
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Now I know why it is so cold here. Look at
the elevation. |
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A few from the lookout. |
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'Nother view. |
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I backtracked to get to the main entrance
to the Park. |
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The main canyon road is closed to traffic.
You park at the Visitors Center and take this free shuttle. It takes 90
minutes to make the trip. There are 6 stops. |
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Lots of beautiful rock formations. |
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After the shuttle ride I hop back on the bike and ride
up the canyon wall toward a 1.1 mile tunnel which goes through the mountain.
Evelyn took the truck and has already left Zion heading
towards Bryce Canyon. (She got ahead of me when I took my side ride.)
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Winding my way out of the canyon. |
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See, I was there! |
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Back to our resort in St. George, Utah
Ok, so this is our resort, Worldmark at St. George.
Next year....Yellowstone???
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