Zion was a short but sweet visit. We got there around lunchtime and had a picnic before taking the shuttle out to explore the park. The shuttles within the parks are an awesome way to get around, making it a lot easier to figure out where you’re going and better for looking at the scenery. We decided to do a hike called the riverside hike that was pretty easy and takes you winding through the bottom of the canyons. We had a great time on the hike and Elisabeth practically ran the entire way! We ended up at a dead end where the canyon narrows and the only way to continue would be to wade in the river waters. There are people that continue on here to explore what is called The Narrows. With Elisabeth this would be impossible but sounded very cool! It can be dangerous because there can be very violent flash floods here even if it rains just a tiny bit. The walk along the river was beautiful with the towering walls on either side and the ‘hanging gardens’ clinging to the cliff sides. We ended up at the lodge on the way back to have a drink and a bite to eat before venturing out to find a campsite outside the park.
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| A view on the Colorado river from the Navajo bridge on the way to Zion. |
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| The Navajo Bridge. |
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| Getting in the shuttle. |
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| A wild turkey. |
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| Starting the riverside trail. |
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| Looking up at the hanging gardens. |
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