ZION THE MAJESTIC

DAS BOOT and THE SUBWAY:

Das Boot (Zion National Park) -- © 2006 Joe Braun Photography

Hiking down Russell Gulch at sunrise gives us a beautiful view of the South Guardian Angel in the early morning light.

Das Boot (Zion National Park) -- © 2006 Joe Braun Photography

Art shot of the amazing eroding boulder stand!

Das Boot (Zion National Park) -- © 2006 Joe Braun Photography

The "Das Boot" section of the Left Fork of North Creek: cold water and beautifully dark tunnels.

Das Boot (Zion National Park) -- © 2006 Joe Braun Photography

Dad peers through the Yoda-sized window!

Das Boot (Zion National Park) -- © 2006 Joe Braun Photography

Getting ready to swim in one of the subterranean sections.

The Subway (Zion National Park) -- © 2006 Joe Braun Photography

Down in the the normal Subway route, we encounter the "bowling ball" obstacle --
a long swim through an extremely narrow section of canyon.

The Subway (Zion National Park) -- © 2006 Joe Braun Photography

I am a rock star at Keyhole Falls!

The Subway (Zion National Park) -- © 2006 Joe Braun Photography

In the Subway section proper, beautiful rock formations and pools overwhelm the photographer!