Zion National Park Angels Landing rises abruptly near the Virgin River in the heart of
Zion Canyon. This impressive monolith nearly 1500 ft tall
connects to the west side of the canyon by a narrow, steep and rugged
ridge. This route allows hikers to traverse to the summit of The
Landing for spectacular 360° views. The inset photograph shows
the breaking clouds of an early winter storm in the light of
late afternoon.
Visitors to Zion Canyon often compare the high
cliffs, monoliths, and red rock domes to Yosemite with its
famous granite cliffs. Of course Yosemite supports a dense
conifer forest while Zion rises at the edge of the Colorado
Plateau and Mojave deserts where sparse vegetation and cactus
dominate. As a colorful landscape Zion National Park
clearly strikes an impressive pose. Scenes of this
beautiful area can be enjoyed in my
National Park
Screen Saver
and Autumn
Colors Screen Saver, and
Zion National Park Screen Saver.
Angels Landing rises abruptly near the Virgin River in the heart of
Zion Canyon. This impressive monolith nearly 1500 ft tall
connects to the west side of the canyon by a narrow, steep and rugged
ridge. This route allows hikers to traverse to the summit of The
Landing for spectacular 360° views. The inset photograph shows
the breaking clouds of an early winter storm in the light of
late afternoon.
