JoeBobRuby

Women and children alike should be seen, not heard, in most aspects of daily life. But alas.

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What's so good about it?

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It grabbed my heart and wouldn't let go. Introspection on the human condition, faith, doubt, love. Dostoevsky is not the easiest read but to the question of Is It Worth It I say yes. Absolutely.

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I didn't, but anyone who loses limbs during war should be taken care of for the rest of their life.

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Agreed.

We should even fully fund the lifestyles and retirements of every single service member with PTSD for the rest of their lives. Hunnidpercent.

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el Gaucho

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ilu

A few spots I like to avoid crowds:

Bootlegger Picnic Site
Take the trail from the south side of the parking area down to the creek, then walk upstream a few yards to a quiet spot on the creek. This is upstream from Slide Rock state park (avoid) and most other human contamination like noise and E. coli

Shoshone Point
Unmarked parking area on the south rim. Walk along a flat old two track for 1.0 mi where you'll reach a picnic area. Continue NW to the namesake point for a quiet spot and great view.

Desert View
Definitely visit the tower and primary viewpoint. Excellent viewpoint of the river and canyon. I like to walk behind the Deli to another spot that's usually quiet. There are social trails leading to 36°02'37.5"N 111°49'17.8"W

Although the east loop from Cameron to Flagstaff is pretty lame I still encourage it so that you don't skip Desert View. Cameron Trading Post has a large gift shop and decent restaurant. Other than that don't stop until you hit Flag again.

I just sold all my SLV so it should go up another 4% before closing :)

Any chance of a tick bite in the past few weeks or months?

Another tally for yoga pants.

This new loose-fitting loungewear is another blow to the birthrate.

Yes it's primarily a hiking/biking park. Renting ebikes is a great way to see/smell/feel the canyon as opposed to packing into the shuttle. Also support the Narrows. Go at your own pace and turn around when you're halfway to "had enough".

I recommend The Watchman trail to the overlook. About 1.5mi and +850' one way.

Another is Pine Creek. Park at 37°12'59.8"N 112°57'55.8"W to access. Easy walk to the waterfall and pool.

Walking along the Virgin River from the lodge southward to Court of the Patriarchs should offer wildlife opportunities in the mornings and evenings.

Recently met a WM South African refugee. Really friendly guy. Wanted to visit all fifty states.

Then I saw him leave the safety chains of a trailer lying on the ground after unhitching. Just left them there. The stereotypes about Africans are true. No thank you.