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<\/a>Part of the Visitor’s Center<\/p>\nWe parked the car in Springdale and took one of the Shuttle buses that run from the town to the Visitor’s Center. \u00a0It is a Saturday and we saw a long line of cars waiting at the park entrance. \u00a0The bus was efficient, convenient, and easy.<\/p>\n The bus had an informative recorded commentary describing the prominent monoliths and hiking trails. \u00a0The incredibly beautiful red rocks were giant sand dunes millions of years ago. \u00a0We rode to the last stop and got out to explore and take photographs.<\/p>\n We walked along an easy trail which followed the river. \u00a0It was a pleasant walk because the trail happened to be in the shade at this time of day.<\/p>\n After a while, we walked back to catch the shuttle bus back down the canyon. \u00a0It was well past lunchtime, so we stopped at the restaurant near the Zion Lodge. \u00a0It was good to sit after our long walk. \u00a0We had a pleasant lunch of quinoa salad and tacos then we waited for another shuttle bus to return to Springdale.<\/p>\n<\/a>Shuttle Bus<\/p>\n<\/a>Wide Part of the Canyon<\/p>\n<\/a>Toward the River<\/p>\n<\/a>Fiery Rock<\/p>\n<\/a>Along the Sand Stone Canyon<\/p>\n<\/a>The Virgin River<\/p>\n<\/a>Mule Deer<\/p>\n<\/a>Another View<\/p>\n<\/a>Amazing Rocks<\/p>\n<\/a>Near the Lodge<\/p>\n