Day 320: August 11, 2005 - West Temple Panorama

by Christian Williams
The visitor's center (lower left corner) is wonderful place to stop and take in the breath taking panorama with the West Temple and Mount Kinesava in the background.

Day 92: December 26, 2004 - Zion Panorama

by Christian Williams
I went camping in the Coal Pits Wash area, which affords beautiful views of Zion from a different perspective. This panorama shows the back side of the cliffs which make up the main canyon of Zion, a spectacular and awe-inspiring sight.

Day 14: October 9, 2004 - Mt. Kinesava in the Fall

by Karen Williams

Star Flower

While hiking this strange "flower" caught my eye because of its unusual shape and texture. The morning light casts a warm glow onto the plant, giving the photo of this interesting plant a mystical quality.

by Christian Williams

Mt. Kinesava in the Fall

In the morning we hiked around more in the backcountry, finding beautiful mountains, valleys, and fall leaves that provided a multitude of warm colors to contrast the bright blue skies.

Day 13: October 8, 2004 - Coal Pits Wash Snake Encounter

by Christian Williams

Coal Pits Wash

Off to the side of Highway 9 is a dry wash called Coal Pits Wash. We decided to take a two day backcountry hike along the wash. It was a dry, hot day and we started late in the afternoon, making the hike a little challenging - not in essentials, but because we were unfamiliar with the area and unsure of how long it would take us to find a suitable place to get water and camp. However, the area is beautiful, rugged country, and well worth the time we spent exploring.

by Christian Williams

Rattle Snake

Of course this picture was taken by Christian, because Karen was standing far away, saying, "Get away from the snake, you are going to get bit, and I can't carry you once you do!" This was my one and only encounter with a rattle snake other than at the zoo, and it was indeed frightened of us, and trying to slither away, while Christian followed it to take this shot of the snake sticking its tongue out at him.