The Narrows


Today was our hike up The Narrows. What is that? Let me tell you. The popular part of Zion is Zion Canyon, so popular that the canyon is closed to cars in the summer.  Down the middle of Zion Canyon runs the Virgin River. At the top of the canyon the walls come closer together and it becomes The Narrows. For the most part only the river can fit through narrow walls of the canyon. The exception to that is thousands or tourist wanting to see the sheer cliffs of the narrow canyon. In order to do that you must travel up the river. We trekked up the river some 4 or 5 miles and then back out again. The water varies in depth from about a foot to 4 or 5 feet. Most people (at least this time of year) rent waders, water boots and a wooden walking stick and trek up the river to see some awesome towering cliffs. Pictures can never do this place justice. I am trying something new. I created a video from our GoPro clips that I recorded today. Not that the video will do it justice either but I am hoping it will be a little better that just still photos.

Here is the link to the video:

https://youtu.be/B5C6TNJz0Sk

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