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Along the road between the most famed attractions what one discovers is limited only by the time one cares to spend.
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| In October 2017 we commenced our trip in Las Vegas. It is less than three hours by car from Zion National Park. But this itinerary obliges the traveler to consume some Las Vegas. | |||
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Our Least Favorite
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The LDS Temple in St. George, the first Utah temple completed by the Mormons.
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Landscape scenes: Fall on the Colorado Plateau. Colors are not as outlandish as in the northeast, but lovely.
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A national monument, near Kanab. An important early outpost for Mormon settlement. From a 30 minute guided tour we learned much.
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We joined a 30 minutes guided tour of "Dogtown", the only tour available on short notice. Look up this organization on the web.
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Lunch, outside Kanab. This afternoon, our last, we had to watch the clock. Rest was not an option.
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The Road to North Rim, a unique highway. The traveler perceives the transtion from modern, industrial world to a timeless world.
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Sunset as we approach Kanab. Goodbye, North Rim; Good-bye SouthWest 2017
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