is supposedly the most visited national park in the USA with over 3 million visitors a year.
Zion is fascinating because you drive through the lower park of the canyon and look up at towering walls of brilliantly colored sandstone. It's as if your viewing a living masterpiece of striking contrast and beauty. The parks original Indian name was Mukuntuweap.
Road through the park.
The first Mormon settlers arrived in 1858 and called their new home Zion Canyon.
Every turn unveils another spectacular and inspirational view. You have got to believe in a God! Zion is an ancient Hebrew word that stands for place of peace and refuge.
One early visitor to Zion Canyon was an artist named Frederick S. Dellenbaugh who spent part of the summer of 1903 painting in Zion Canyon. His paintings were exhibited at the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair.
Took a short hike on Riverwalk Trail.
The Virgin River winds through this area of the park.
Line of cars waiting to get through the tunnel. The tunnel is wide enough for 2 cars but not 2 RVs side by side, so all RVs require an escort through the tunnel and they stop all other traffic. Darn those pesky RVs. Can't imagine what this is like during peak season. We picked the best time to visit.
Ribboned walls of varying sandstone.
Hope all is well!
Joan and Ron
