Zion National Park

Captains Log September 12 – Today's adventure was a trip to Zion National Park. Kanab is on

On our way to Zion

the east side so that was our entry point. We drove along the Zion-Mount Carmel Highway following a bus. Due to the size of one of the tunnels they have to stop traffic from the other side to let the bus go through so we got to follow it. Traffic was a bit on the heavy side and it takes a while to make the trip to the bottom of the  switchback road weaving it's way down. We did get to pull off a few times for photos.

The formations were awesome and again there were different colors to experience. There is only one road you can drive unless you go on unpaved roads or take the shuttle. We stopped

at the visitor center but that is also where people park to take the shuttle and the parking was full. They have rangers on duty keeping people from parking along a road or in the areas for employees and large vehicles. Bill stayed in the truck and kept circling while Melissa and I went to the VC and restroom, then we traded.

We drove thru the south park entrance to the town of

Springdale as it is surrounded by the park. We found a bar restaurant and luckily got a table right away. The food and service was very good and we all enjoyed our lunch.

We went back thru the south entrance and stopped a few times for photos as we headed back to the east entrance. One place we stopped was a great spot to get out and climb some formations and have Bill take Melissa's and my pictures. Never pass up a boulder you can climb!

We had dinner in Kanab at the Mexican place just down the road from our RV park. They were slammed so there was a short wait but the food was worth it. Very good spot!