There are billboards on I-15 for Virgin River Casino

with rooms for $27.

For a couple of years, I have thought it would be a great Spring Break Trip...

warm, cheap and only 8 hours away.

So off we went.

The rooms were clean, the food was good and the weather was warm.
Plus, that canyon you drive through between St. George and Mesquite, is AMAZING.

We took a little trip to Zions National Park.

The colors were so vibrant.

I felt like I had high definition in my glasses.

We took the bikes.

There is only one trail that allows bikes.

Then we had a picnic.

I do love a picnic.

We hiked the Watchman trail.

Do you love this chair that nature has prepared for hikers?

The end of the trail supplied some spectacular views.

And quiet contemplation time.

We made it.

While sitting there -- Wes was off on the loop hike.

I noticed this tree.

Lighten?

I could not help but wonder.

Sometimes being the tallest is not an asset.

 On the way down, we saw a couple of big horn sheep.

Bonus!

Parts of the trip not photographed:

I missed passing my test by 1 History question.

A happy family dinner with Todd and crew.

An evening with Mike and Martha...I love those guys.