ZION THE BEAUTIFUL

THE UPPER EAST CANYON:

East Canyon (Zion National Park) -- © 2007 Joe Braun Photography

First light along the East Rim Trail.

East Canyon (Zion National Park) -- © 2007 Joe Braun Photography

The mystical hoodoos in the early morning light.

East Canyon (Zion National Park) -- © 2007 Joe Braun Photography

Route 9 is a wonderously beautiful drive through slickrock heaven.

East Canyon (Zion National Park) -- © 2007 Joe Braun Photography

Checkerboard Mesa -- one of the more famous of Zion's rock formations.

East Canyon (Zion National Park) -- © 2007 Joe Braun Photography

Surreal puffy clouds swirl above the wonderous landscape.

East Canyon (Zion National Park) -- © 2007 Joe Braun Photography

Yucca in the slickrock!

East Canyon (Zion National Park) -- © 2007 Joe Braun Photography

Reflecting pool.