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.
Link to Zion National Park Home Page
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