Kodachrome Basin State Park, Utah

After we left Zion National Park, we drove north to Cedar City and then traveled east, bypassing Bryce NP. We have been there before so we decided to continue on through this gorgeous red rock country on Utah #12 to Kodachrome Basin State Park. A National Geographic survey team arrived here in 1949 and the members were so impressed with the red rock spires and pinnacles that they gave it this name - and I am sure that many, many Kodachrome pictures were taken over the years. We are grateful for digital images - I can take as many as I want and edit them later. The pinnacles are solidified geysers - hardened rock that over the years was covered with softer red rock - a lot like clay. This wears away with rain and wind and exposes the spires all over the park. Absolutely fascinating to see. The campground is right in the midst of all these spires. When we arrived, the wind was blowing at about 60mph - red sand stinging as it blew against us. By 5pm the snow started - it lasted about 2 hours so there was not too much accumulation but it got very cold that night - we are thankful that we have a good furnace and a generator. Vastly different weather from the Phoenix area!!