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Unplugging & breathing in the fresh air

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Unplugging for a few days & enjoying the views at Zion National Park, Springdale UT

 

     Moving from Delaware to California this past summer was quite a roadtrip, and along the way I saw some amazing sights.  I was thankful that I marked Zion National Park in Springdale, UT as a place to stop along the way.  I drove from Denver CO down to Springdale UT and arrived well after the sun had gone down.  Everything was pitch black & I had no idea what the surroundings looked like (this was my first time driving anywhere west of Kansas) so you can imagine the smile on my face when I walked out of the hotel room to this:

Zion La Quinta

     To anyone that's never been to the east coast - when it comes to mountains & canyons - they sure don't make em like that!

     I spent a day hiking, swimming, and climbing through the park in 110 degree weather (I don't recommend desert hiking in early July), and was blown away by Zion's beauty before driving from Springdale, UT to Costa Mesa, CA, my new home, but promising I'd be back soon.

     With so much on my plate for the next couple months - my California licensing expected to be approved 11/1, heading back east for Thanksgiving, the holiday season, and working 50-60 hour weeks for the foreseeable future, I decided to take this birthday weekend as an opportunity to recharge, and refuel, and get away for a last minute camping trip.

 

     Leaving late tonight & arriving at the park early tomorrow morning (reuniting with my good friend I-15 overnight), I'll have no cell phone, email, or internet for 3 straight days.  Instead, I'll have beautiful weather, a few good friends, a campfire, and amazing scenery. 

 

ZionCanyon

 

Do you love the rare opportunity to unplug & get away as much as I do?

 

 

 

 

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Comments (5)

Eric Crane -- Your Full Service, Discount Fee Realtor®
DPR Realty LLC - Gilbert, AZ
Greater Metro Phoenix Arizona

Yes, Zion is way cool and so is the entire canyon country -- glad you had such a great time!  Eric

Oct 24, 2013 07:29 AM
Joan Fitton
Keller Williams Southern Nevada - Mesquite, NV
CRS, ABR, RSPS, kw New Homes Ambassador
Next time you need to visit Bryce Canyon. A little further north and even more dramatic, in my opinion, than Bryce. Next time you are in Springdale visit Oscars...yummy! Thanks for posting and good luck with the new job!
Oct 24, 2013 07:45 AM
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

I just wish I could have traveled more when I was young and in great shape

Oct 24, 2013 07:49 AM
Chris Ann Cleland
Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA
Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

Zion National Park in Utah sounds like it had a lot to offer and I love that second photo.

Oct 24, 2013 10:59 AM
John Meussner
Mortgages in AZ, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, IN, MD, MN, MT, NC, NJ, NV, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI - Fair Oaks, CA
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Thanks Eric, it was a great weekend.

Joan - I've heard Bryce is pretty great.  Had to get back to Zion Canyon though to conquer Angels Landing!

William - never too late to travel, and there were plenty of people in Zion in less than great shape.  Lots of easy trails with striking scenery.

Chris Ann - it's become one of my favorite places in the country, thanks for the comment.

Oct 28, 2013 06:08 AM