We have left Nevada, arriving at Saint George UT Thursday. We are staying at the Western Horizons Resort, with a great view of the Red Cliffs National Recreation Area.
We ventured to Zion NP today, and had a fantastic eye-popping experience. What natural beauty! We were fortunate in that they had a wet spring, and the waterfalls were plentiful, which I understand is not 'normal'. 
The rock formations are awe-inspiring, with the Virgin River slicing through the sandstone mountains and causing spectacular cliffs. With some erosive undercutting, there is evidence of rock slides. One guide said there is a rock slide everyday in the park.
Ellen is under the Weeping Rocks ledge overhang. The water seeps through the rock horizontally when stone does not allow vertical seepage. All along the wall are plants and some blooming flowers. Ellen was getting dripped on during this photo.
This was the tallest waterfall we saw today, splashing into the Virgin River.
This is called the Three Patriarchs. The tallest whitish peaks are named Abraham, Isaiah and Jacob. The reddish peak is a mountain whose name I forgot.
You all MUST see this Park! Travel in the park is all on propane powered shuttles, with 8 or 9 stops along the scenic route which follows the river canyon bottom. We found this to be a very satisfactory and effective method of getting lots of people through the park with minimal noise and congestion. You can get off and on whenever you want, and it is free! With our Golden Age Pass, allowing us in the park for free, we spent only $8 on lunch at the Zion Lodge dining area. We will be back!
wow sounds amazing. we have to try and get there
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