![]() We were able to drive to Zion Outfitters and catch our 8:00 am shuttle. While they will cost you $30 a person, to us it was well worth it. SHUTTLE SERVICESīut not to worry, there is another option. If you choose to walk, it’s a three mile walk before you even begin the Narrows. There was no way I was going to convince my family to wake up at 3:00 am in hopes of snagging a spot. As of now, they close it once the lot is full. You would take a slightly shorter route to get to The Grotto (trailhead for Angels Landing). Usually, you can turn onto the Scenic Drive (near the South entrance of the park) and drive the three miles into the parking lot and hike the Narrows. How did you get to the park? Because of Covid-19, the public shuttle services are not running and the scenic drive is closed the majority of the time. This may have been the number one asked question from our trip. A great way to experience it and not do anything too rigorous. If you are worried about younger children, you can do The Riverside walk plus a 1/2 mile walk in the water until Mystery Falls. The first mile is paved and called The Riverside Walk. The hike begins at The Temple of Sinawava. The Zion Narrows is rated as one of the top ten hikes on Earth and now we see why. This may be one of our favorite things we have ever done. And there is an historic tunnel that spans over one mile. SCENIC DRIVE AND TUNNELīecause Zion Mountain Ranch is just three minutes outside the Eastern entrance of the park, we were able to drive though each day and it’s spectacular. It takes about 30 minutes to drive through the park. The Southern entrance is the one closest to Springdale and the famous scenic drive. This is the Eastern entrance near the place we stayed. They have nothing but great things to say about Zion Lodge and the Hilton. PLACES TO STAYīetween myself and two dear friends, we’ve stayed in all of these and highly recommend. Of course if you stay in a hotel you won’t need most of that but hope it’s helpful if you rent a cabin. ![]() It was nice to have a few sweets in the house. My daughter loves to bake so she hooked us up with chocolate chip cookies and snicker doodles the day before we left. kitchen supplies: foil, salt & pepper, olive oil.sunscreen, chapstick and lotion (it’s very dry).workout clothes for during the day (shorts are preferred).comfy clothes for the evening (sweatshirts).flip flops for just hanging out at the ranch.bottle of hand soap for the kitchen, sponge.We were also really happy we brought the following: Plus a few simple things like chips and guacamole to have in the afternoon. We packed food for dinners, cereal, milk, eggs, drinks and enough food to take on our hikes. ![]() It still had ice cold water in it when we left days later. It’s a work horse and not very expensive. We ate outside each night and just enjoyed the quiet. It was wonderful to be able to come back after a long, adventurous day and cook a simple meal. Some of the cabins have them and some do not (so be sure to check). We really wanted to rent a place with a kitchen. This rustic and charming spot isn’t apart of the hustle and bustle and feels like a breath of fresh air. This is the place to stay if you are wanting to truly feel away. The views, sounds of nature, and peaceful vibe take your breath away. The ranch is such a change of scenery for us and just what we were craving. There are many places to choose from, but we wanted to stay somewhere that felt off the grid. WHERE WE STAYEDĪ family we know and love stayed here twice and after talking with her, I knew it was the right spot for us. I wouldn’t bank on it to provide you with everything you need for your trip. They have a very small grocery store in case you forget something. We pulled into Springdale (just outside of Zion National Park) to stretch our legs and rent our hiking gear from Zion Outfitters. It was recommended to us by friends and it really is a fun drive through soda shop right near Dixie University. It’s about an hour outside of Springdale so it was a great stop for something sweet. SWEET TREAT STOPīecause we drove from California (via the 15 ), it took us right through Saint George, Utah. Being immersed in nature was good for our mental health, that’s for sure. I loved watching the kids explore and take it all in. Around every turn you spot more of God’s beauty and creation. If it’s on your bucket list, I am hoping that sharing our adventures helps you plan your own journey to Zion. I can’t say enough great things about it. Without question, it was one of the most beautiful trips we have ever taken. The stay at home order took a toll and our troops needed a change of scenery. Last week we headed out to Utah to explore Zion National Park and Bryce Canyon.
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