Zion & Coral Sands

We made an early start to Zion to catch a Jeep ride into the park at 7:30 AM. We met the Campbells, who had flown into Vegas and stayed in a VRBO not far from Zion.  We got dropped off at the Grotto and hiked up (up, up) to Scout's lookout. It was a scary view at the top / big drop off. I freaked out on Wyatt and didn't let him get anywhere near the edge. So then he was irritated with me. We continued hiking to Emerald Pools and then relaxed and enjoyed the area at the Lodge as we waiting for our pick-up about 1 PM.

Wyatt & Quinn on the way up

The final switchbacks up to Scout's Lookout - Kate on the first incline.

Up at the peak.

Owen, Jacob, Gavin & Braden

A crabby Wyatt

Still crabby, but look at those walls!

He's better now that he's chatting with Quinn about wrestling.

The rest of the crew making their way down.

Hiking to the Emerald Pools.

Photo stop in between pools.

Upper Emerald Pool - boys decided it was worth it, mostly because they made a squirrel friend.

Owen, Gav & Wy

Gav with the new friend.

Another mule deer sighting.

The pants into shorts fad was here too.

A break at the end of our hikes for some refreshments and piggy back rides.

Tunnel!

We ventured to Coral Sands Park to try some sandboarding. Some of the boys were pretty good at it, I was not. Did better using the board as a sled.

Gavin

Wyatt

Jacob

Kate & I

I think some of those steps should count as double as they were mostly up!