Entries filed under 'Zion National Park'

An Alt Spring Break: For 7 University of Kansas Students, the (Work) Party Is at Zion Nat'l Park

Anna Hurst, a 22-year-old senior at the University of Kansas, experienced plenty of sun and sand during her spring break. No beach, but lots of sun and sand. She and 6 other Kansas students spent their spring break volunteering at Zion National Park. “It was super fun," Hurst said. "All the work we did made me appreciate the trails I go on a lot more.” ...

Posted by T.D. Wood on March 27, 2013 1:15 PM & Tagged University of Kansas, Zion National Park, stewardship, students and volunteer | permalink | Comments



Photo Album: Hiking at Zion National Park

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Posted by T.D. Wood on September 9, 2011 2:55 PM & Tagged Hiking, Zion National Park and national parks | permalink | Comments



Photo Album: Zion National Park

Aug. 25 marks the 95th anniversary of the National Park Service, and I raise my water bottle to honor the date. To properly note the occasion, I also offer a little photo album of my 2-week visit to Zion National Park earlier this month. What an awesome, awesome place.  Why, I asked myself several times while wandering its canyons and high country, did I allow more than 20 years to elapse between visits? Take a look.  Maybe you'll be inspired to make a Zion visit yourself someday soon.  For ...

Posted by T.D. Wood on September 1, 2011 11:36 AM & Tagged Zion National Park and national parks | permalink | Comments



Videos: What to Do on Your Next Trip to Vegas

At first glance, Las Vegas and REI may seem like polar opposites. One is glitzy and, uh, resource intensive; the other is outdoorsy and low impact. But, get beyond the Strip and you'll soon discover that the Vegas area is actually a great outdoor gateway. Red Rock Canyon is a scenic treasure just west of town, Lake Mead is nearby and the amazing Zion National Park is an easy 3.5-hour drive away. REI has 2 stores in the area, the Boca Park and Henderson locations. "Not many people realize that ...

Posted by Steve T on June 21, 2011 7:55 PM & Tagged Cycling, Las Vegas, Red Rock Canyon, Rock Climbing, Zion National Park and rei | permalink | Comments



Behind the Scenes at an REI Photo Shoot, Part 2

Last week, I shared the story of my modeling gig at an REI photo shoot in Utah. Here's a look at the second half of the trip, plus a video sure to get you fired up for a Southwest vacation. Day 4: Inches from death all day plus California Condors Ever wonder what 1,500 feet straight down looks like? Hike up to Angel’s Landing in Zion National Park. You only walk a couple of miles, but up at the top, you’ve got airy, scary edges on every side, and every one of them is 1,488 feet straight down. ...

Posted by JonExpress on January 25, 2011 6:48 PM & Tagged Bryce Canyon, Cycling, Photography, REI Adventures, Travel, Zion National Park and national parks | permalink | Comments