Road to the Grand Canyon

We leave Zion National Park and take the road east/southeast - Alternate Route 89 - into northern Arizona.   Our first view of the Vermilion Cliffs in the distance.

 The road accentuating the distance and expanse we frequently experience here in the West.

A closer view of the Vermilion Cliffs

At Marble Canyon, we stop at an artist's shop filled with beautiful paintings and jewelry.  She's out, but we have fun peering in and wondering about her and her beautiful work.  We're told at the near-by gas station a campground is up the next road.

We turn left and find a national park campground, not appearing on our map or GPS, at Lees Ferry.  It's one of the few places with beach access to the Colorado River, seen here,  the sliver between cliffs and flowers.

The Colorado, green and white between rust and tan.  Later we will see it as a ribbon of green winding through the Grand Canyon.

Gwen explores the area with me, Colorado River in the distance.

We're lucky to be here in spring. The dessert is blooming.

The view of the Colorado, looking north.  Off to Grand Canyon tomorrow.