THE BARRACKS (East Fork of the Virgin River) 
The Barracks, Upper Parunuweap Canyon photo (Zion National Park) -- © 2003 Joe Braun Photography

The East Fork of the Virgin River probably doesn't get too much attention because its more scenic brother,
the North Fork, is much easier to get in and out of.

The Barracks, Upper Parunuweap Canyon photo (Zion National Park) -- © 2003 Joe Braun Photography

Posing for our 8am mug shot. The water is cold but refreshing.

The Barracks, Upper Parunuweap Canyon photo (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, Upper Parunuweap Canyon photo (Zion National Park) -- © 2003 Joe Braun Photography

The flowers growing right out of the alcove wall make a perfectly contrived shot!

The Barracks, Upper Parunuweap Canyon photo (Zion National Park) -- © 2003 Joe Braun Photography

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

The Barracks, Upper Parunuweap Canyon photo (Zion National Park) -- © 2003 Joe Braun Photography

The driftwood graveyard... Since we're outside of the official park and down-river from a town, tires and beer cans
are quite easy to find. (In the park, the backcountry is a bit more pristine.)

The Barracks, Upper Parunuweap Canyon photo (Zion National Park) -- © 2003 Joe Braun Photography

Dinosaur bone hanging out in the river.