“Yosemite Adventures”

Jan 22, 2025 | sierranevadaally.org | Matt Johanson |“Yosemite Adventures”

Zion National Park boasts awesome scenery, like Yosemite Valley painted cherry red. But for climbers, sandstone doesn’t compare to Sierra Nevada granite, and the desert sun burns hot enough to melt rocks. That about summarizes my first-hand knowledge of southern Utah from a road trip years ago. I’d also read some Edward Abbey novels and Jon Krakauer’s book about the state’s stubborn polygamists.