Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
This time when we finally arrived at the West Entrance to Zion in Springdale, we were told by the ranger gatekeeper that
the shuttle was making its last round and the visitors center was closing. Our destination was still through the park, and
still Zion Mountain Ranch. ZMR is a beautiful section of rolling hills just east of the park. It has magnificent cabins that
seem rustic, but have all of the major modern contraptions. It also boasts a large herd of bison that roam free through its
pastures and beyond. The folks at this remarkable spot have done an incredible job of accommodating the most demand-
ing guests while keeping the look and feel of the old west. The food is always exceptional and you can often find one of
my books in the lobby.
Ray was the only one getting any photos that first day as he perfected the out-the-window shot. We missed the sunset light
because of the late arrival, but we were up before the first light of day in the morning. We started with a good breakfast at
ZMR's Buffalo Grill and the sun started peeking over the horizon before we were done. The sight of the bison and other
animals gathering outside the restaurant in the glorious morning light was our first call to camera. We responded, and the
first 12 photos in today's gallery are from then. Matt & Ray would have been happy to stay all day and shoot the sights
around ZMR, but there were rocks and trees I hadn't seen in a long time so I hurried them along.
