Marching Through Zion

View from the valley floor of Zion National Park

Today was our day to explore Zion National Park.  After breakfast at the hotel, we drove to the vistor's center.  We got some info about things to do and then decided to take the river walk.  We took shuttle to the Temple of Sinewava and walked to the north end of the Riverside Walk to the Narrows which is a very tight slot canyon created by the Virgin River.  Proceeding up the narrows involved either walking in or along the river.  The river was usually a little over knee deep, but at places it was well above the our waists.  The tight canyon walls restricted our views but what we were able to see was incredible.  The various layers of rocks varied in color between tan and deep reds and browns.  When the sunlight hit these rocks, they reflected more brilliant colors..

Walking upstream in the Narrows

We snagged some lunch at a deli/gift shop in Springdale, topped off by some ice cream since the day was really heating up.  We returned to our hotel in St George Utah for some rest amd recovery. The afternoon was spent napping, reading by the pool and relaxing.  The constant travel took it's toll.  We ordered pizza and were able to walk for the pick-up.  We spent the evening watching Summer Olympic coverage.

Getting narrow

...and narrower