The majestic red and white cliffs of Zion Canyon, standing over 2,000 feet above us, left us in awe. Zion National Park, located in southern Utah, is in a desert climate but is home to many species of plants and animals, including cheeky squirrels scavenging for snacks. Parts of the park are in low desert areas while others are in higher plateaus covered by forests – your eyes will be darting to and fro trying to soak up all the beauty Zion has to offer.
We entered with our America the Beautiful pass and took the shuttle system to the last stop, the Temple of Sinawava. The shuttle service is excellent and offers recordings from park rangers, visitors, and museum staff telling the history of the canyons.
Once we exited the shuttle, we took the Riverside Walk to the beginning of the Narrows. The Narrows, aptly named for being the narrowest section of Zion Canyon, were carved by the Virgin River and offer the opportunity to hike from the bottom up, enjoying the views above you. Do note that hiking upstream as far as Big Spring does not require a permit and anyone can do it! But if you want to hike further or attempt hiking downstream, that requires a permit.
Your feet will get wet and the rocks may be slippery beneath you so use a hiking stick or step with care! If we had more time, we would have loved to see the Canyon from Angel’s Landing. In fact, I would love to return to Zion for a few more days and also see its neighbor Bryce Canyon National Park.
After our time in the Narrows, we did a quick hike up the Weeping Rock Trail. It’s a steep hike but very quick and offers the opportunity to see dripping springs while sitting back in a rock alcove to admire the beauty of Zion.
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