Driving to Las Vegas

I sat in the front row on the bus ride to Las Vegas, Nevada. it was like being on a scenic tour just getting to the next stop!!  Beautiful country all along the route!! This tour of National Parks was exceptional in every way. Thank you Touring Friends!!

More Zion National Park

This is an amazing place of great beauty and grandeur! How lucky we have national parks to protect wilderness and natural beauty.

Zion National Park

Zion National Park is a southwest Utah nature preserve distinguished by Zion Canyon’s steep red cliffs. Zion Canyon Scenic Drive cuts through its main section, leading to forest trails along the Virgin River. The river flows to the Emerald Pools, which have waterfalls and a hanging garden. Also along the river, partly through deep chasms, is Zion Narrows wading hike.

Another sensational park so big and beautiful!! Great rock formations!

Glen Canyon National Recreation Area- Gorgeous!!

On the cruise through Glen Canyon! Amazing views at every turn- rocks, colors, water, sunshine!! What an experience!

Panoramic Lake Powell Tour is a one-of-a-kind, destination tour that transplants you right into the dramatic backdrop and authentic majesty of our most beloved lake - Lake Powell. Take in the epic scenery and rich atmosphere of Gunsight Bay, where the pictures could practically take themselves. You won’t want to forget your camera because this tour is the best way to experience Lake Powell in its truest and most profound form.

National Parks Tour- On The Road In Utah

Traveling through Utah is a thrilling experience. The landscapes are beautiful! The sky is big!! The colors are extraordinary.  At home, how far do I look? Next door? Down the street? Out west, your eye sees for miles and miles.  Really spectacular views!! And this isn't national parks!

Salt Lake City- State Capitol Building

State House of Representatives Chambers

State Senate Chambers

Supreme Court

The Utah State Capitol  houses the chambers and offices of the Utah State Legislature, the offices of the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, the State Auditor and their staffs. The capitol is the main building of the Utah State Capitol Complex, which is located on Capitol Hill, overlooking downtown Salt Lake City.

The Neoclasscial revival, Corinthian style, building was designed by architect Richard K.A. Kletting, and built between 1912 and 1916. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. Beginning in 2004, the capitol underwent a major restoration and renovation project. The project added two new buildings to the complex, while restoring many of the capitol's public spaces to their original appearance. One of the largest projects during the renovation was the addition of a base isolation system which will allow the building to survive as much as a 7.3 magnitude earthquake. After completion of the renovations, the building was rededicated and resumed normal operation in January 2008.

It is very grand- marble everywhere, stately rooms- very impressive. I figure the mining companies must pay lots of taxes to afford such a grand building. As someone on my tour said this is the American version of a palace.

National Parks Tour- On The Road To Salt Lake City

Not only are the parks gorgeous but the countryside getting around from park to park is amazing. We actually cut through the southeast corner of Idaho on our way to Utah.

Bryce Canyon National Park!

Bryce Canyon National Park, a 56.2 square miles sprawling reserve in southern Utah, is known for crimson-colored hoodoos, which are spire-shaped rock formations. The park’s main road leads past the expansive Bryce Amphitheater, a hoodoo-filled depression lying below the Rim Trail hiking path. It has overlooks at Sunrise Point, Sunset Point, Inspiration Point and Bryce Point.

Ponderosa pines, high elevation meadows, and fir-spruce forests border the rim of the plateau and abound with wildlife. This area boasts some of the world's best air quality, offering panoramic views of three states and approaching 200 miles of visibility. This, coupled with the lack of nearby large light sources, creates unparalleled opportunities for stargazing.

Descriptions fail. Photographs do not do it justice. Bring your sense of wonder and imagination when visiting Bryce Canyon National Park. It is amazing!!