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| The Watchman & Virgin River from the Pa'rus Trail |
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| Virgin River running High |
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| Delicate Columbine |
The Around the Bend Friends have just completed the 2016 club excursion to Zion National Park. Phew! Five days of hiking left many of us drained but happy. The weather could not have been better with the exception of Friday afternoon when the temperatures soared in the canyon. The logistical mess that was experienced during the scheduling period was overcome. We never had more than 12 hikers on a wilderness hike. We always had an enthusiastic coordinator. And, no one got lost! Success!
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| Chirping Squirrel |
The squirrel above was sitting on the rock for at least an hour just chirping continually right next to the trail!
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| Quiet Squirrel |
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| Waiting Squirrels |
These photos were taken on the Riverwalk and the Pa'rus Trail; two trails that were added to a couple of our moderate level hikes. The river was the highest on the day these photos were taken. Even though the Zion Narrows hike was never opened during our stay, the river seemed to slightly recede daily. Jerry ended up getting a surprise of 6 permits for the Left Fork on Sunday so there was a bit of hike juggling over the weekend. Helmut celebrated his birthday on Saturday and was all over the park with the slower hikers the whole week. Ron and Sandi also overcame a challenge of replacing a hike and took a group over to Taylor Creek. Accolades were given to this change in plans. John explored a new trail for the club. It was the trail used for the horse rides. Sandy and hot but unique views. One unfortunate day, Paul ended up doing Observation Point by himself since everyone that wanted to do it got together and left early for the hike. But, you know Paul. It didn't seem to faze him.
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| Delicate Columbine |
Laszlo and Rozie arranged a dinner on Saturday evening to celebrate the success of the excursion ... and Helmut's birthday. Kay and John really appreciated the recognition and all the help that everyone contributed this week.
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| The Zion Narrows Trail |
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| We Love Oscars! |
An individual blog entry will be written for many of the hikes but the final schedule is written below:
Wed. - Angel's Landing (& Scout's Lookout)
Hidden Cyn/Emerald Pools/Riverwalk
Thurs. - Wildcat Canyon
Observation Point
Emerald Pools/Riverwalk/Weeping Rock
Fri. - Cable Mtn via Many Pools
East Rim
Sand Bench/Pa'rus Tr
Sat. - Observation Point
Checkerboard Arch
Angel's Landing
Taylor Creek/Timber Creek Ovrlk
Sun. - Left Fork
West Rim O&B
Watchman Trail
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| Pa'rus Trail Flowers |
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| Pa'rus Trail at Zion NP |
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