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Going to Zion

 This weekend we made a quick trip to Zion with Jan, Sallie, and Milo and Camille while Mindy stayed home to do homework.

Here is our Zion's record:  As a family we went there in 1999 over spring break when Everett was a baby. We camped and it rained our second night. We went to JB's Big Boy for breakfast and went home early. The boys loved exploring our campground and the big rock next to us.  






We went again in 2009 right after Memorial Day--David was on his mission and Jan stayed home to study for the ACT and nurse a cold. We camped and we stopped by Bryce Canyon on the way home.





Everett and Scott



Our next time was 2014, right after Lincoln's graduation. Garrett was on his mission and Jan went home early because he was going to spring term. This was the year for hiking to Angel's Landing. We camped and it was very hot. David and Stephanie went home early because they were sick of traveling having recently returned from Europe and had a tiny baby Katie to take care of.





We went again with just Camille and Mindy in January 2021. We had to walk in because they had closed the road and there was no shuttle operating. We just stayed one night in a hotel.



Notice how dry this is--it's called Upper Emerald Pool

This time around, it didn't rain, it wasn't too hot or cold, we didn't camp, we didn't hike Angels' Landing and we took the shuttle everywhere. There was also a lot more water than in the past with the run-off causing extra waterfalls and a very full Virgin River. They closed the Narrows because the river is so high and it probably won't open until the middle of June or later. We also took a LOT of pictures because Camille is taking a photography class. 


Virgin River almost overflowing the banks


A waterfall you usually don't see







Here's Upper Emerald Pool with a lot more water in it.






Milo was a great sport and it was a fun trip!








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