Morning Above Virgin

Winter sunrise at Towers of the Virgin in Zion National Park, as spring is about to rage. The wind was blowing ferociously, as visible in the movement of the foreground. Light was spectacular, and the moment was perfect! Perfect nature!

Zion National Park is one of five in Utah, and is the most visited in the state, with over 3,000,000 visitors each year. The park encompasses nearly 230 square miles with the primary features being the 15-mile Zion Canyon and the Virgin River.

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Zion National Park, Utah, USA

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Published in: Colorado & Utah, Desert, Dunes, Arches, 2013 Releases, 2:1 Panorama, Zion National Park