Today we drove to Zion National Park. We have reservations at the Watchman Campground for only 1 night. Hard to get reservations here, need to book months in advance. We have an electric site, paid $18. Next January, the rates will go up to $30 per night.
Miki's been wanting to do the Narrows hike, so that's what we did. It starts off with the Riverside Walk which is an easy 1 mile hike. A paved trail follows the Virgin River along the bottom of the canyon. Then the Narrows start. The Virgin River has carved a spectacular gorge in the upper reaches of Zion Canyon. The Narrows, with its soaring walls, sandstone grottos, natural springs, and hanging gardens can be an unforgettable experience. It is not, however, a trip to be underestimated. Hiking the Narrows means hiking in the Virgin River. At least 60 percent of the hike is spent wading, walking, and sometimes swimming in the river. The current is swift, the water may be cold and deep, and the rocks underfoot are slippery.
After our hike today, we had an awesome dinner. Joe grilled some rib eye steaks, zucchini, eggplant, and onions....so ono! Oh and for dessert, cheesecake!!!!
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Oct 3 Last Hike at Zion
We're leaving for Bryce Canyon today, but before leaving Zion, we did one more hike. We started on the Kayenta Trail that has moderate drop-offs. An unpaved climb connects to the Emerald Pools. We went to the upper, middle, and lower Emerald Pools. We hiked over 4 miles, and it was hot! At the end of the trail, we stopped to cool off in the river....so refreshing! When I got up from sitting on the rocks in the river I dropped my camera....right into the river. After a couple of days of drying it off in a bag of rice, I recovered the pictures but the camera is shot.
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