Zion Lodge
Over time, violent, rough weather systems tore through southern Utah millions of years ago and now what’s left are steep, vibrant red walls that have majestic views. A river runs through these towering walls and It looks like heaven on Earth.
Oscar’s cafe: a highly recommend food joint. They have burgers and burritos, reminds me of red rock grill at the Gorge.
Mule deer. Similar to white tale but ears are much larger, which is an adaptation to life in the desert. The large ears allow the animal to hear better to escape predation and regulate body temperature to cool off quicker
Zion Lodge: The watchman, our headquarters for the night
Sun rising in the Valley. The canyon walls are slowly revealed as the sun gets higher in the sky.
Western Cottonwood Tree. It’s over 25 meters tall!
Prickly Pear Cactus: produces edible fruits
Mule Deer spotted next to The Grottos trail
Emerald Pool Trail: Upper Trail
Along the Emerald pool trails. I can’t do this landscape justice with just a picture. you’ve gotta see this
Lower emerald Pool Trail: Total 3.3 mile hike
view from our lodge
The Narrows: The infamous hiking trail in Zion that is completely submerged in water. The trail has been closed all spring due to heavy snow melt in the Virgin River. The water is also infiltrated with Cyanobacteria, which produces a toxin that can make one very sick. To get here, we hiked the Temple of Sinawava and followed along side the Virgin River about 1 mile to reach the narrows.
Standing in the Narrows
Squirrels everywhere. do not feed the wildlife. We watched one squirrel get into an open backpack at the narrows.😳
All the kids enjoy climbing on rocks!
Canyon overlook trail I underestimated how much respect you need to have for the edges and the cliffs. 😥😳 There are tons of sandy rocks. They are slick and lots of sand will fill your shoes. I had to hold onto the yg boy. he makes me nervous 😬
A light rain shower produces Rainbow on our trip from Zion to Bryce that evening 💖