Day 16
This collage reflects a hiking inferno at Lick Wash.
The whole trip felt like a firestorm. My cold and flu symptoms persisted mercilessly, and I even contracted food poisoning the day we flew home. Sigh. Life is like that sometimes. But happy travel memories endure, like the burgers and fries at Big Al’s in Kanab, the marvels of rock at Lick Wash, and the breathtaking views at Bryce Canyon. Las Vegas is always fun, even if all you do is drive by the exuberance of manufactured wonders.
Follow my feet, and be sure to backtrack if you missed days 1-15! I took all 21 photos with my phone, but I’ll be back with better souvenirs from my camera soon.
Day 17
We stopped by the Best Friends Animal Sanctuary.
Day 18
Day 19
Back to back days at Zion National Park
Day 20
We enjoyed an epic hike at Lick Wash again. On this day, we left bright and early and the temperatures started in the 60’s and ended in the 80’s. It can be over 100 degrees in the desert and still drop into the 50’s at night.
Day 21
My favorite thing to do as an author is to leave my book somewhere on our travels. I finished three other books and left them all on the book shelf at our rental. Do you see the little alien faces on my spine? That was my idea. 🙂
Mosaic Monday
Departing shots of the strip, Lake Mead, and upon arrival, our kids.
Your kids are cuties! Sounds like an awesome trip, sorry your sick though.
I love Zion, it is a beautiful place to hike. beautiful photos.
Thank you for linking up and sharing your post.
Take care, have a wonderful week!
Gorgeous photos! Thank you for sharing your photos at https://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2025/06/this-i-miss.html so we could vicariously participate in your beautiful adventure!
I hope Big Al’s didn’t give you the food poisoning. Yikes. Not a fun vacation, being sick. But great shots of the gorgeous area.
Wow… you are brave and adventurous at the same time. I openly admit that I could no longer do that today for health reasons.
Speaking of which… I hope you’re feeling better by now?
Thank you for sharing at MosaicMonday
Beautifully captured.
Sorry you got sick. .
The photos are stunning.
I’ve never been to Zion myself, but your stunning photos make it look absolutely magical.
Hope you’re feeling much better now and already dreaming up your next adventure!
All great shots.
The giant stones look like they could leap to life at any moment! Your book alongside Agatha’s is in very good company. 🙂
Wonderful photos. My favorite is the header photo, with your husband giving size perspective to the towering rock cliffs, and walking toward the golden light!
Amazing places to hike. Great pics!
I really should revisit Utah/Arizona again. Loving the photos.
I love the high desert in Utah. When we were kids and went camping out in the desert. We’d roast all day and freeze all night.
Utah is on my bucket list. I love, love, love these photographs. I hope you are feeling better soon and can go on another adventure. Enjoy the summer.