ZION THE MAGNIFICENT

WATER CANYON and CANAAN MOUNTAIN:

Water Canyon (Zion National Park) -- © 2005 Joe Braun Photography

The charming Water Canyon tucked away in BLM land behind Hildale.

Water Canyon (Zion National Park) -- © 2005 Joe Braun Photography

A good perch affords a view back down the canyon...

Water Canyon (Zion National Park) -- © 2005 Joe Braun Photography

The clever trail works its way up faults in the canyon walls until we have made it to the sunshine.

Water Canyon (Zion National Park) -- © 2005 Joe Braun Photography

An abandoned jeep road cuts across the beautifully desolate Canaan Mountain.

Water Canyon (Zion National Park) -- © 2005 Joe Braun Photography

Another favorite shot of mine -- I'm a sucker for deadwood still-life in slickrock heaven!

Water Canyon (Zion National Park) -- © 2005 Joe Braun Photography

Gorgeous prickly-pear cactus flowers in bloom!