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Gateway to Zion
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Gateway to Zion

by Karl Buiter

Category: Earth, Sea & SkyAdded June 6, 20151,106 views

Mountains, Trees, Autumn Color, Canyons, Clouds

Keywords: Zion National Park Checkerboard Mesa Red Big Tooth Maple Utah

From my experience, Zion is one of the most diverse National Parks - from rock formations to climates and weather. The main Virgin River Canyon is the most popular area within the park; but for any extended trip its good to go east through the tunnels to Checkerboard Mesa; or travel west to Virgin then up to the Kaibab Plateau. On this late October morning I went east in search of red Big Tooth Maples. I found one in the dry bed and waited until the first sun rays lit the area.
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