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National Park Week: Yellowstone National Park

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Yellowstone National Park is so vast I had to include another photo for this National Park Week celebration. This is the Lower Falls in the Canyon Village area of Yellowstone. The alpine environment of this canyon is juxtaposed against the hot springs in other areas of the park. I loved hiking the South Rim Trail and enjoying the view from Artist and Lookout Points.

The diversity of Yellowstone is a landscape photographers paradise. Mountain Dad loved finding that ‘perfect shot’ that captured the beauty of the space. I have to say I just loved being there…and seeing the finished photos afterward.

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National Park Week: Zion National Park

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The best time to visit Zion National Park is the Spring. The warm weather of the high desert is pleasant in the spring, not to mention wildflowers are only in bloom at that time of year. Zions has so many activities to keep you busy – hiking, biking, camping, climbing, or even just meeting the local wild turkeys. It’s home to one of the most intimidating hiking trails I’ve ever heard of: The Narrows. It’s basically a hike through a river cut gorge, and much of the hike is spent wading, swimming or scrambling over boulders. I’ve never tried it, but it’s on my bucket list.

In the summers, Zion National Park runs a shuttle system to accomodate its many guests. With close access to Springdale and St. George, the park is a great place to visit for a day or a whole week.

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National Park Week: Bryce Canyon National Park

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One of the most remote national parks I’ve ever visited, was Bryce Canyon National Park. This park is located in southeastern Utah and is famous for its unique rock formations. The views of the canyon from above are surreal, and to me it seemed like I was seeing the surface of Mars, instead of the canyons of Utah.

Bryce Canyon National Park is known not only for this unique geology, but also its uninterrupted views of the night sky. The lack of light pollution in the area allows visitors to see brilliant stars create a canopy overhead. Like other high elevation desert areas, the temperatures at Bryce Canyon can vary greatly from daytime to nighttime, so don’t forget your warmest pajamas.

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National Park Week: Yosemite National Park

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Yosemite National Park is one of the most popular National Parks. At least it seems that way if you ever try to reserve a campsite less than six months ahead of time. Because of its popularity, I had to include a photo of Yosemite in our National Park Week celebration.

The park was once the stomping ground of John Muir, one of the champions of wilderness preservation, back when the National Park idea was just getting started. It ranges from the Hetch Hetchy area to the north and Sequoia trees to the south, encompasing gorgeous mountains, rivers, waterfalls and fields in between.

This photo captures the iconic Half Dome of Yosemite National Park the morning after a surprise spring snowstorm. At least, my family was surprised by it, we hadn’t packed any coats. As you can see the area is beautiful, no matter what the weather may be.

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