St. George, Utah and Zion National Park - Travelogue Week 010

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Hello to family and friends from Zion National Park, Utah,
Sunday we went to Parowan, Utah to visit Sharisa and Rebecca (friends that moved from Creston four years ago). We got to meet Sharisa's new husband, Kim and they shared about Sharisa's conversion to Mormonism. We had a wonderful visit.

We continued down to St. George where we met up with our friends from home, Janet and Brad. They were there with their softball team to play in the Huntsman Senior Games. We had a great time with them, watching their games, eating, and just hanging out at the team's condominium. They ended up taking the "Gold", yeah! .

Tuesday morning we headed to Zion River RV Park which is about 40 minutes from St. George. We extended our stay here because we like it so much. Ellen hikes with the staff  as they explore new local areas. Pete works and hikes when he can. We went into Zion National Park three times to go on hikes. At night we sit in the spa with the staff and share stories. Friday Janet and Brad joined us for a trip into Zion.

Sunday we met a nice couple at Church and spent the afternoon at their house. They are leaving on Friday to spend the winter at  Desert Hot Springs.

Facts:
    Nestled  among the sandstone peaks of Zion National Park is the town of Springdale. Population 510
    Zion National Park elevations range from 3,700 feet o 8,800 feet.
    The area depends on tourism, ranching, fruit production and retail for its economy
    From Zion you are approximately 2 hours from Bryce Canyon National Park, Grand Canyon (North Rim), Lake Powell and Las Vegas.

You will probably want to visit Zion, so here is the yearly weather info to help you decide when to come.
           Weather Information
Month        Average Max-Min     Precip. in inches

January           52-29            1.6
February          57-31            1.6
March             63-36            1.7
April             73-43            1.3
May               83-52            0.7
June              93-60            0.6
July             100-68            0.8
August            97-66            1.6
September         91-60            0.8
October           78-49            1.0
November          63-37            1.2
December          53-30            1.5


Beautiful clouds on our way south from Provo, Utah


Rebecca, Sharisa and Kim


Brad up to bat during the Senior games


Zion National Park


Monkey Mesa Lunch Room for Federal Government testing facility


New best friends Jerry and Judi who worked here for the season and are now heading to Arroyo Grande!


Kolob Reservoir. Not motorcycle weather.


Marriage is For Better or Worse.  This is Worse!


View from under Weeping Rock in Zion.  All of this water just seeps out of the middle of the rocks.


Ellen and Janet on River Walk Hike


Brad soaking his ankles in the icy water of the Virgin River


28 motorhome coaches from Las Vegas Club in our park. Each brought their own palm trees.


Ellen on swinging bridge across Virgin River. Sign said "Danger. Keep  Out".  A definite must.


Next week we are moving on from Zion to warmer weather.

Love, Pete and EllenBy Pete . Ellen Mattson

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