Las Vegas: Young-il Joins Us
We encountered snow as we left Bryce Canyon National Park and descended the mountains. It actually snowed! You never saw three such excited travelers. Gradually we left the red soil through which we'd been traveling since Georgia and entered the gray terrain of Nevada. Our first glimpse of Las Vegas was as we came over the mountains. Night had already fallen and the glow of lights spread out before us. From an urban context, it may have appeared beautiful. Having been camping outdoors in state and national parks with stars sparkling in velvety black skies, all I saw was light pollution. 
We found the KOA, the only campground in the Las Vegas area. $40/night for a piece of pavement in a giant parking light surrounded by giant lights, parking garages, and flashing billboards. I couldn't get out of there fast enough. Quickly, we left the glitter and artifice and headed 25 miles west for Kyle Canyon State Campground. Ah, back in God's beautiful natural world again.
The next day was a joyful day of reunion as we picked Young-il up at the airport. He came to join us for the last two weeks of our trip.
On Sunday, we broke camp and headed for Zion National Park, happy to be back in the beautiful red canyons of southern Utah. 
--Cindy
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