ZION THE SUBLIME

Zion National Park 2003-2004: Welcome to yet another set of photographs from Zion National Park, my favorite place on the planet! This set is a compilation of our hikes and backpacking routes in lesser-traveled sections of Zion, including the Kolob Canyons section. Enjoy!

THE BARRACKS (East Fork of the Virgin River):

The Barracks (Zion National Park) -- © 2003 Joe Braun Photography

The Barracks is a long and beautiful stretch of canyon, yet it is seldom hiked due to
the amount of effort it takes to get through it.

The Barracks (Zion National Park) -- © 2003 Joe Braun Photography

The East Fork of the Virgin River twists and turns down the canyon.
Lots of muddy clay and quicksand to trudge through.

The Barracks (Zion National Park) -- © 2003 Joe Braun Photography

"Parunuweap Wallflowers:" the flowers growing right out of the alcove wall made a perfectly contrived shot.

The Barracks (Zion National Park) -- © 2003 Joe Braun Photography

A corner of the canyon that looks like an abstract oil painting.

The Barracks (Zion National Park) -- © 2003 Joe Braun Photography

The driftwood graveyard... Since we're down-river from a town, tires and beer cans are quite easy to find.

The Barracks (Zion National Park) -- © 2003 Joe Braun Photography

Now the walls are starting to get dark and interesting...