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Originally posted by QFan

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Originally posted by michaelgemmell

Soon after you leave LV, you’ll see the freeway is headed toward a mountain chain. Wait ’til you see the canyon the freeway passes through! Be sure to take layers of warm clothing to Bryce and Cedar Breaks, which are at 9000 and 10,000 feet of elevation respectively. Don’t assume it will be warm anywhere but in St. George itself.

Mrs QFan and I made the drive from LV to Zion and Bryce this past April. The canyon referred to by michaelgemme is the virgin River Gorge and it is right on I-15 just inside of the corner of Arizona that you’ll cut through between NV & UT. He’s right it is truly eye-popping. The Virgin River is the same river that cuts through Zion NP and creates the Zion Canyon. There are places in the park where you can stand in the river and touch both sides of the sheer rock wall where the river drops down from the plateau above. You may get your feet a litte wet, but you’ll have a wonderful time. Enjoy! [:D][:D]

QFan
Bonita Springs, FL

I was just through this place a few days ago. Came as a complete surprise, and it was spectacular.