The list of favorite places I’ve been to has a new member: Zion National Park. Red sandstone canyons, turquoise snow-melt waters, imposing mountains, and grand vistas. While we didn’t have time to see and do everything, this park with much to offer is worthy of a return visit.
We spent most of our day hiking the Zion Narrows following the Virgin River through the canyon. There is no trail on this hike; the river is the trail.
For about 70% of the hike, we were in water anywhere from ankle deep to waist deep.
I don’t like to describe things too often as amazing or awesome because those are two overused words, but hiking the Zion Narrows was both.
360° view of the river (click for larger version):
And what visit to water would be complete without this:
Afterward, we toured some of the stops along the scenic drive. The view under the Weeping Rock:
Evening shadows:
If you ever have a chance to visit Zion, do it. You won’t be disappointed. We weren’t.
Today, we’re headed to Los Angeles. One more state, one more time zone, and one more destination.
