Ten Things of Thankful: Road Trip to Zion (in Photos)

1. I'm thankful for a weekend trip to Zion National Park. One sign (literally) that we are headed out of California (and/or that we are done with the alphabet game!) is the Zzyzx Rd. sign.

Photo: A freeway exit sign for Zzyzx Rd.

2. I'm thankful for clear roads (at least from the time we got on 1-15).

Photo: A clear stretch of road, surrounded by desert mountains

3. I'm thankful for beautiful sunrises, even when viewed through dirty windshields.

Photo: The sun rises over the mountains

4, 5, 6, . . . I'm thankful for nature; for being able to hike; for rental equipment that makes hiking in rivers possible; for getting out early enough to have stretches of the river practically to ourselves; for youngest daughter for being a real trouper on the hike (and for getting some artistic photos); for youngest son for suggesting this weekend get-together; and, of course, for John, who exhibited some terrific accident-avoidance skills when the stray hubcap came flying across the center divider of the freeway and landed in our lane just feet in front of us.

Photo: The view of the canyon walls, when looking up from the river

Photo: The canyons tower over the hikers

Photo: A rented pair of water hiking shoes, which protected our toes from all the rocks in the river and provided traction

Photo: John, youngest son, and youngest daughter hiking in the river

Photo: Youngest daughter and I smile while hiking

Photo: John and youngest son smile for the camera

Photo: John and I, on one of the few banks of the river

What about you? What are you thankful for this week? Been hiking recently?

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Tired TeacherJuly 17, 2016 at 12:29 PM
I love the road sign! It would definitely be a great way to end the alphabet game. I played the game often when I was a child.
ChristineJuly 17, 2016 at 8:46 PM
Oh, our family would LOVE to hike there! It has all of our must-haves for any hike. Rocks, water, cool things to see. Too bad it would be a heck of a long road trip. I looked it up. 26 hours 59 minutes from our house. Maybe someday...
So glad you and John were able to spend such a fun weekend with two of your kids.
Marisa BJuly 18, 2016 at 3:35 AM
that is simply gorgeous - our neighbors just vacationed in Wyoming with their family from France - and the pictures that she was posting on Facebook were phenomenal as yours are too - i mention this because we do have so much to be thankful for, with all these beautiful breathtaking places to visit - how lucky are we?

Spending time with your family fuels your spirit for days - :)

Marisa
clarkscottrogerJuly 18, 2016 at 5:11 PM
what a great contrast to my part of the country... in everything, the terrain, the local flora, the scale of the place! so big and open! photos show a good time being had
MichaelJuly 19, 2016 at 1:36 PM
I'm glad to have stumbled onto your blog! I really like this series. Every other week on my blog (wondersinthewind.wordpress.com), I post a few things I am thankful for in a fun and creative way. It's good to see another blogger who is taking the time to look for the good things in life!
UnknownJuly 19, 2016 at 6:14 PM
I really want to know how you pronounce that street! Looks like you are having an amazing time. I would love to see that part of the country someday! Today I am most grateful for the new computer I ordered and that will hopefully be here soon!
KristiJuly 19, 2016 at 8:07 PM
I don't really know, but we always call it "Ziz-icks".
Hope your computer arrives quickly!

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