ZION

While up in the mountains Shawn, Cael, and Ben worked for quite awhile on hiking sticks that we would take down to hike up through the Narrows in Zion National Park. On the drive down, we stopped for a photo opportunity at the Cedar Breaks National Park. Even in the afternoon sun, we could tell it was going to be a very warm and hot day hiking.

We entered in the park and took the advice from my brother Dusty to see the "Overlook" hike before going through the long tunnel down into the park. It was hot and the sun was bright, but the hike was perfect for the kids, Uncle Shawn was a perfect carrier for Connor and Ben had Brielle on his shoulders up and back. We had a beautiful view of the main landmarks in the park such as West Temple, ---- and Weeping Rock We took a few photos and made our way back down.

There was some confusion on how to get the rest of the way up to the Narrows with the shuttle transportation that is now available instead of being able to drive ourselves up to the trail head. We got Shawn some sunscreen, parked, and then had to catch 2 shuttles back into the park.

The hike was perfect, with two small kids and two strong brothers (Ben and Shawn) to carry them for most of the way. Cael and Brecon were having the best time in the water like little explorers. We took plenty of pictures and had a small snack at a swimming hole. By this time it was late in the day and the sun was hidden by the steep canyon walls. We were in the shadows and it was actually quite chilly after the kids and "big" kids went swimming. Brielle was squealing and having a great time "swimming" with Dad. Connor was not happy Ben dunked him in the water, he does not like it when he gets cold.