Actually, today's drive from the Kaibab Campground to Zion was only around 70 miles, but after setting up in site 47 in the South Campground, I decided to spend the afternoon at Cedar Breaks National Monument. Only problem - the road to the monument is closed about 15 miles from the park. I probably should have asked at the Zion Visitor Center about Cedar Breaks & saved a 150 mile round trip, but I assumed that with the limited amount of snow this winter it would be open. Snow wasn't the problem - last October a landslide took out a 1/2 mile section of UT 14. While a sign notes that it is open from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM and weekends, I arrived at 4:00 PM on a Friday. Oh well, I have tried to see the place 3 times so far- maybe I'll have some luck next time.
The site is nice - I have my very own stream (well, I share it with the other campsites in the area) running across the entrance to the site & The Watchman hanging out in the background. As expected, it is Hot. Expected high for tomorrow - 102°F!
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The East Entrance to Zion |
The East Entrance to Zion |
Road Closed! |
Site 47, South Campground, Zion National Park |
I hope to hike the Narrows here in Zion tomorrow morning. I'm renting shoes & a dry bag for my camera. Not sure how far I'll get & still haven't decided whether to take my tripod. Since I want some "silky" water shots, I probably will.
Dinner will be simple tonight - it is 96F in the trailer at 5:00 and just starting to cool down for the day.
Till tomorrow...
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