Saturday, November 25, 2017

Yellow Man

It was a beautiful day for a hike.  We had heard about Yellow Man, a pictograph east of Apple Valley, Utah, but didn't know exactly where it was.  After a little research we set out to explore the area.  A 4-wheel drive vehicle isn't necessary unless you want to drive to the end of the road where Yellow Man is located.   

If you pass by this windmill you are on the right road

Apparently someone lived here at one time

Christmas is just around the corner, if only we had a star

The alcove where Yellow Man pictograph and some petroglyphs can be found

Yellow Man













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It's late November and these leaves are still hanging in there

Looking back towards Yellow Man

Taking a much deserved break, Chipper had a blast exploring the area with us

Our view to the south

Great views of Zion National Park,
 as we continued on the Smithsonian Butte Back Country Byway

The Rockville Bridge is a one lane bridge





The Virgin River flows under the bridge on its way to Nevada and Arizona

Saturday, November 4, 2017

Taylor Creek Hike

If you've never driven through the Kolob Canyons section of Zion National Park, you should.  Even if you don't plan to hike, the 5 mile scenic drive offers great views of the Kolob Canyons, also known as Kolob Fingers.  Saturday we enjoyed a hike up the Middle Fork of Taylor Creek, it's an easy 5 mile hike.  Highlights include two historical cabins built in the 1930's and the Double Arch Alcove.  Be prepared to cross the creek a few times! 

Taylor Creek is a family friendly hike

 Kolob Canyons offers a unique experience 

We crossed Taylor Creek at least 60 times each way!

 Tucupit Point towers over the trail  

Larson Cabin built in 1930

Bigtooth Maple

Taylor Creek 

Changing of the seasons

Fife Cabin built in 1930 

Sign in the Fife cabin

Double Arch Alcove . . . this is where we turned around