Our day in Zions was very cold. We had to get an early start since the park is so popular, even in the winter months, and we wanted be sure we could get parking in the main lot and access to a shuttle without a long line. The kids didn't even mind that masks were still required on shuttles because they said it helped keep their faces warm :)
Our main hike was the Riverside Walk that follows along the Virgin River to the start of the narrows. It's perfect for families as the main path is paved, yet there are tons of rocks to climb and parallel dirt paths along the water for older kids who are feeling more adventurous. Dave hadn't come to join us yet at this point, so I was grateful to have grandparents and cousins there to help with the other kids while I pushed Griffin in the stroller.
While climbing big rocks we learned neither kid had hardly any traction left on their shoes which made for a slippery experience on the sandstone, but they persisted despite the sliding
The red cliffs still look beautiful in the winter
The Virgin River was such a pretty color of blue, but sure looked cold!! We saw lots of hikers in dry suits headed to the Narrows and I was glad to not be among them. Just thinking about wading in the water made my feet feel numb.
Charlie and Jack were good hiking buddies
Griffin had a great nap despite his swollen lip
End of the trail, you can see the narrows up ahead
All the Howe and Hindman cousins
Griffin and I matching in our periwinkle blue
We also made one quick stop at the Three Patriarchs before heading home
Poor Charlie passed out on the return shuttle
