Zion National Park

Zion National Park was at the top end of my bucket list.  I have been looking forward to coming here for years.  After a few hours in the park I can say that Zion deserves it's fine reputation. 

The camping here is on a first come/first served basis.  We started just after sunrise this morning so that we could be here early to score a campsite. The strategy worked and we are settled in for the week in Zion.



Sunrise at Lake Powell this morning.

Our view from South Campground.

Looking East.

Looking South.

These are three views are from our campground.  The campground is only a few hundred feet into the park.  The really good stuff was yet to come.

Our first hike came after we settled into the South Campground.  We took the shuttle bus to the end of Zion Canyon and walked to the Narrows section of that trail.  The only way to go further into that canyon involved walking in the Virgin River.  We weren't ready to get wet but may be willing another day.  It will be in the low 80's tomorrow, cold water might sound good.

The river has cut a narrow gap in the canyon.

Terri held this rock in place until I passed through.



The seeping walls of the canyon.

We have just begun to see the sights, many more days ahead to explore, hike and enjoy.

  

The test.



Life is good..... we passed the first test, we fit through the tunnel.