ZION NATIONAL PARK

We never expected to see the sheer beauty that we experienced at Zion National Park. I know that each national park is different. Different sites. Different mammals and birds. Different elevations. But Zion, in reality, might be in a catagory of its own.

We were amazed at the different rock formations and the changing textures within those formations. We walked for over 2 1/4 miles along the Virgin River, quite managable for all 4 of us. Nothing strenuous, although the elevation and thinner air slowed us down a bit. Many places along the way for photo ops and to rest up a bit. When we started walking the river was low, at times and places only a foot or two deep. But by the time we returned to our starting point the river was much deeper and flowing faster. Park Rangers were informing everyone that flash flooding was possible as the day wore on. So we were glad we got there early in the morning, and left before 2pm. We met many people along the way from many different States and countries. Most people from the States were from the west coast, as could be expected. We met a few from England, and a number were from Germany.

After our walking and oblibatory stop at the gift shop, we traveled the Mount Carmel highway through Zion. There is a tunnel on that road that is 1 1/2 miles long! No rest stops, no photo ops, just tunnel!

Here are a few pics from Zion. I’ll be posting a blog in the next day or two for those fans of Harry Potter books and movies. You will be pleasantly surprised!

Hope your day is filled with happiness and smiles.