Zion Narrows
Ranked by National Geographic as on of the world’s best hikes, the Zion Narrows is awe inspiring. Towering sandstone cliffs enclose the Virgin River which in many spots extends from wall to wall. This panorama features one of the wider and more open sections:
A popular hike in warmer months, I visited the lower portion in early February, and encountered no other hikers that day. The waters in February are quite cold, and the trek requires hiking through water which is fairly deep at points, but the very helpful staff members at Zion Adventure Company outfitted me with a dry suit, and dry bags to keep my gear dry, making the trip possible for a klutz like me who falls occasionally.
Those of you with iPads, please take this for a “spin” on your device and let me know if you encounter problems.
Thank You!
Martin
Tags: Narrows, Virgin River, Zion
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By Mary Jane, 02/21/2012 @ 8:06 am
Hi Martin…thank you so much for sharing the glorious beauty from ‘your spot’ on our planet.
By JoyceB, 02/21/2012 @ 9:16 am
Looks great! One of my favorite places so I was happy to see this….thanks, Martin.
By Gregg, 02/21/2012 @ 12:14 pm
Another beauty, Martin. It’s great that you capture the rocks in the water so well. Does the River dry up in the summer? You most likely made this panorama at the best time of the year. Thanks for sharing it with all of us.
By Michael P, 02/21/2012 @ 2:16 pm
Yet another most excellent panorama. Many thanks
By voytek, 02/21/2012 @ 3:11 pm
I love this canyon. Thank you.
By John Hyde, 02/21/2012 @ 7:03 pm
Wonderful
By Dianne, 02/21/2012 @ 8:15 pm
This is an absolutely beautiful photograph of a wonderful location and truly a great hike. Thank you so much.
By Fred Muir, 02/21/2012 @ 8:43 pm
As always great pic. Almost fell out of my chair. (It got me dizzy)
By martin, 02/22/2012 @ 6:17 am
Hi Fred, Thanks very much! Remembewr to not spin too fast!
Martin
By martin, 02/22/2012 @ 6:18 am
Thank you Diane! You’re most welcome! Martin
By martin, 02/22/2012 @ 6:19 am
Thanks John! Martin
By martin, 02/22/2012 @ 6:19 am
Thank you! I can see why (you like the canyon, that is)! Martin
By martin, 02/22/2012 @ 6:20 am
Hi Michael, and thank you! Martin
By martin, 02/22/2012 @ 6:23 am
Hi Gregg,
Thanks so much. It was a bit of work to get the rocks in the river bottom to show up, so I’m glad someone noticed!
The river does not dry up, this was one of the lower flow periods of the year, so I thought I would take advantage of a free weekend I had. My impression is that it is most beautiful in summer, when the hanging gardens overhead are in leaf.
Martin
By martin, 02/22/2012 @ 6:24 am
Hi Joyce, thanks! It’s now one of my favorite places as well. Martin
By martin, 02/22/2012 @ 6:25 am
Hi Mary, Thank you, I appreciate it! Martin