Zion Park after the rains and flash floods

Yesterday in Zion National Park the skies were exceptionally blue and air, although some of the cleanest we can hope for, was unusually fresh. The sandstone was saturated, bringing out the brightest of color in the rock. Moss stood up, thriving as if it were spring. Waters roared, audible from quite a distance. River edges tipped with water that still threatened to pour over into the fragile ecosystem of Zion, disturbing the balance set by the blazing heat of many years.

It was a wonderful photo day, as the Clear Creek roared in East Zion Park and Pine Creek flooded through its narrow passage. Even Checkerboard Mesa had a strong torrent of water in its foreground. Today I wish I were there again, but the weekend will come soon enough.