May 22 – Zion National Park

I returned to Zion N.P. this morning alone since Sunny would have to wait in the truck. Got to the visitor’s center and found the bus/shuttle pick up location. Rode the bus to the last stop, the Temple of Sinawava. This is where you could enter the Narrows, if the water wasn’t flowing so fast. Very nice path along the river. Powerful water.

Headed to the Zion Lodge bus stop and hiked to the Lower and Middle Emerald Pools. Very cool walk and interesting waterfalls. Stunning rocks and sheer cliffs.
Unfortunately it was very windy so hiking to Angel’s Landing was not recommended. I guess that gives me a reason to go back!

The bus system worked surprisingly well and efficiently. I met another individual traveler on the bus and we spent most of the day together checking out the park.