Lava and sandstone and petrified dunes, oh my! Dad and I drove up Snow Canyon and went for a hike this afternoon after the heat died down a bit. It was beautiful, and I was quite sad that I did not remember to bring my 'Roadside Geology of Utah'. It was a very curious combination of eroded pink-red rock, black pyroclastic looking lava, and white petrified dunes. Forgot the camera, but brought the phone (which takes some amazing photos, yay!). I will have to upload them when I get home. The views of the canyon from the top of the trail were stunning. We are headed to Bryce tomorrow. Dad was teasing that Snow Canyon is a warm-up for Bryce, really looking forward to it. unnecessary excesses Lots of grass around. We were eye rolling at
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