Happy New Year! I started this year off beautifully by traveling to Zion and Bryce with Daniel, Vince, and Kevin M. from church. I had decided to travel to Utah about two months ago after reading a list of the best places to see in the winter time, and I felt pretty determined. Both parks featured their own mesmerizing charms and fun adventures. Personally, I enjoyed Zion's trails more than Bryce's because they were shorter yet showcased a greater variety of scenes. Bryce's views, however, looked more spectacular overall. While words cannot capture the gorgeousness of either park, Bryce was a winter paradise, a place I did not want to soon leave. I took so many photos, utterly enthralled by the canyons' shapes, patterns, and hues at every turn. I think this trip will remain unforgettable for a long time. It was just so beautiful, I am already sickly nostalgic.

On the way to the Lower Emerald Pool in Zion. The trail was short and icy.

Afternoon sun on the way up to Angel's Landing. We did not complete the hike due to windy and icy conditions.

Bryce--captivating at every angle.

I could not get enough of these snow-capped hoodoos.

The four. I would travel with this group again.