But to me, Zion National Park represents everything a US National Park should be— breathtaking vistas, unique scenery and one of a kind hikes. Of all the Utah national parks, Zion has the best selection of souvenirs to choose from, so you can bring your memories home with you.
The scenic drive through Zion National Park. The best way to take in these glorious cliff vistas is from some elevation. For the less adventurous of us, the drive on the scenic road through the park provides some amazing views without the perilous climb.
With each turn, the views will make you gasp. Fortunately, there are plenty of pull off points to take in the vistas and snap some photos. The start of the Riverwalk hike at Zion National Park. We wanted to avoid heat exhaustion so we planned a few shorter, easier hikes for the morning and pre-sunset Weeping Rock and Emerald Pools were both easy though a little crowded. That sounded reasonable enough so off we went on the pleasant Riverwalk hike which served as the entry point to the Narrows.
When we arrived at the start of the Narrows I noticed a couple of things. First the hike was entirely through the river. Second, every single person except for us had a walking stick for navigation and balance, and most had special river shoes you can rent them in the park.
Walking through the Narrows is a delicate balancing act. At some points waist high in water, holding my backpack over my head, the prospect of losing my pricey camera to an errant footstep was terrifying. We ventured as far as I dared, hoping at each bend that the crowds would dissipate, but it was not meant to be.
