We decided at the last minute to stop at Zion National Park on the way home from the Cedar City temple trip. We could only spend a few hours, so I debated whether the $30 entrance fee plus parking was worth it, but Becky said they are raising the prices to $70 soon (what?!), so I decided to go.
It is impossible to see Zion in one day, let alone four hours, but we did our best. We chose one easy hike to the lower pools - the fall colors were such a cool contrast with the red and white rocks all around us. Penelope collected leaves along the way and made a bouquet. Henry tried to fall off the side of the trail in an attempt to show independence, and Claire and Miles were troopers, helping to carry the backpacks and watch the little kids too.
After that, we rode the shuttle around the entire loop and we saw some pretty amazing sites along the way. It was pretty amazing! When we were driving home, Miles said, "Thanks for taking us there Mom." Which totally made my day - an unprompted thank you AND an appreciation for our beautiful world all at once? Those are the things moms dream about their children saying to them!
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| Riding the park shuttle |
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