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Zion: Zion Lodge & Emerald Pools

Posted in Family, and Outdoor Adventures

Zion Lodge has a huge cottonwood tree that has a trunk over seven feet in diameter.  We enjoyed walking across the lush green grass and standing beneath the cottonwood tree.  We decided to splurge and pick up a couple of smoothies from the little restaurant they have at the lodge.  Since we didn’t want to sit while drinking our smoothies, we chose to hike up to the Emerald Pools.

Cottonwood Tree

Cottonwood Tree Trunk

Slot Canyon

Emerald Pool

Due to the time of year, the Emerald Pools were a little less than spectacular, but the hike itself was beautiful and enjoyable.  After we reached the pools, we decided to take the trail to the Grotto instead of hiking back to the Lodge and catching the shuttle.

Thankfully, for me, the hike to the Grotto, while a bit crazy, was more downhill than uphill.  We were able to catch many breath-taking views along the way which always makes a hike worth it.

Grotto Hike View 1

Grotto View 2

Virgin River 1

Virgin River 2

After the Grotto, we headed over to Weeping Rock.

2 Comments

  1. Lynda
    Lynda

    Oh wow! Such beauty, I hope to get out to that part of the country some day, so many beautiful places to see! I’m a true New Englander at heart though, I love the ocean & the change of seasons and the seafood ;D ….thanks for sharing, glad you all enjoyed! God Bless & have a great night 🙂

    October 1, 2010
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