Zion and Bryce Canyon 5 day trip

Date: 07/19-23/2006
Park: Zion National Park and Bryce Canyon National Park
Condition: Sunny, Hot, Extreme Temperatures, Thunderstorms
Hikers: Me, Maria, Pak
Maps:
Bryce Canyon National Park
Zion Nation Park
Pictures: http://jc-studios.smugmug.com/gallery/1702649
Day 0 Travel to Zion National Park, Zion Visitor Center
Day 1 Zion - Watchman Trail, Riverside Walk, Weeping Rock, Lower Emerald Pool (Kayenta Trail)
Day 2 Zion - Angel's Landing, Mt Carmel Highway, Drive to Bryce Canyon National Park
Day 3 Bryce - Rim Trail, Queen's Garden Trail/Navajo Loop, Viewpoints, Drive to N. Las Vagas
Day 4 Travel Home
Highlights:
Raining Cats and Dogs near LV on our way to Zion
Very Hot in Zion, almost got heat stroke the first day, had thunderstorms in the afternoon
Even hotter in Zion the second day, nearly need to be carried out by ranger. Another Thunderstorm approaching in the afternoon.
Happy Snapping the lightning in Bryce.
Better Temperature in Bryce, Hoodoos are awesome. Walking down the canyon is cool.
Saw Deer, Ravens, chipmunks, lizards
In this trip, switchbacks are my friend, can not spent a day without it.
Lesson Learnt: Bring plenty of water with Gatorade
Thank God for the experience and friendship and the wonderous creation