Zion National Park, you gotta go!

Hi! The other Saturday we went on a spontaneous trip to Zion National Park. We had originally driven out to Mesquite NV for a Hot Air Balloon Festival, but it was cancelled at the last minute due to high, unsafe winds. So we thought, it's 7:30am, we don't have anything planned for the rest of the day and we're half way there. Plus, we've never been, So why not?
Zion National Park is beautiful. Check out the official website and photos here National Park Service, Zion National Park 

We took lots of pictures. Here's a couple so you can get a feel of the place.

Virgin River

my sister on the trail. It's still January, so nothing's green

view of the trickle of a waterfall at Emerald Pool Trail

walking under the waterfall at Emerald Pool

stairs to the middle level of Emerald Pools.

Then I was messing around on the internet, and found a fantastic website,   Joe's Guide to Zion National Park. He has some amazing photographs! Check it out! Just from looking at his pictures, I totally want to go again. It would be a completely different experience from the trip we just went on. I think going a couple months later in the year makes a huge difference. January is still beautiful, but look how green and lush it is in the spring!

Look at that waterfall! Doesn't that make you want to go right now? :) Joe has some amazing photos. If you get a chance, check out his site. He has all sorts of info about the park and hiking. It's really informative.
So.. to sum up, we had a great time on our last minute trip to Zion National Park. It's beautiful no matter what time of year.

Here's to many more road trips this year!
Hugs!
Caroline