With all of the amazing national and state parks we've seen on this trip, Zion really needed to shine to impress us. It shined indeed . . . and glowed, sparkled and dazzled while it was at it. There were a few unique features we really liked. Zion requires visitors to ride a free shuttle along the scenic route from the main entrance. There is another road that crosses the park through a tunnel heading toward the North Rim of the Grand Canyon, but large vehicles require an escort to get through the tunnel. You can get off the shuttle at any point, and the driver gives some general history and tips along the way. We chose to do the 5 mile Angel's Landing hiking trail. It was steep, with some areas passed only by holding onto chains in the rock while looking straight down thousands of feet.
Later in the afternoon, as the sun got lower, we walked the Emerald Pools trail. This hike was more woodsy, with spectacular fall foliage (who knew you could find that in the southwest?). The contrast between the colorful leaves and the stark red rocks was striking. Add to that the Virgin River flowing below, and you really couldn't ask for more. See photos HERE. For a couple quick elk duels click HERE.
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Donny I was a close as you were to two deer last night in the front yard. They were as startled as I was.
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