It is amazing that one state can have such beautiful national parks. After Arches we traveled southwest to Capitol Reef National Park. We took a great hike to see the Natural Bridge.
Then onto Bryce where the temperatures dropped aboout 30 degrees. It was so cold we had to close both beds of our camper and sleep on the table that makes into a bed. But once again what beautiful sites we saw.
After Bryce we traveled to Zion National Park. The temperature became warm again and made for some great hiking and biking. We entered into Zion from the east side. About a quarter of a mile before the park entrance, there was a sign that said there were size requirements to go through the tunnels. We didn't know if we would make it or not. Well, the park ranger came out and measured the back of the camper and we discovered that it is 93 inches wide and you could not be over 94 inches wide to travel on your own through the tunnels. The tunnel was built in the 1930's for model T's.
What a ride. Thank goodness it was Steve's day to drive. After we got through the 1.1 miles of tunnels the road was a very steep switch back that was not only scary but will be memorable for the rest of our lives.
One day we took a bike ride up to Zion Lodge. This road did not allow cars on it; only shuttle buses. We met a couple who were a little older than we were and they were making the ride easily; we couldn't let them show us up so we decided we would ride instead of taking the bus to the lodge. It was a great trip. We met up; with the other couple and talked with them on our ride. They have taken a bike ride of 900miles. I don't think we could go that far!
I think Zion was one of our favorite national parks.
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