Emerald Pools

Hi all
First of all, our campsite.

We have been fairly secluded
and have appreciated it, along with full hookups
and great showers, big enough to share.

Yesterday we did about 3 miles hiking
only some of it steep and rocky.

Yes, Millie was able to hike this close to the edge
however, she did keep hold of the wall.
Beautiful views of the Virgin River Valley
and the surrounding "mountains".
Maybe more accurate, canyon walls.

The pools each had their own characters
and I found it nearly impossible
to capture the grand experience in photographs.

We were so close to the canyon walls
and I did not have a wide enough angle lens,
to capture the experience.

If you ever have the chance to visit Zion NP
DO IT!
We are, ok, I am, a pretty slow hiker.
The info said the hike we took would take about 3 hours.
We did it in 5!
I stop a lot not only to rest, but to take photos.
And on this hike sometimes just stopping to take it all in.

Hard to believe some of this exists in a desert.
Nearly rain forest like little ecosystem
with cactus and yucca.

When we finished the hike
the reward was $7 beer at the lodge.
Wasn't so much the attraction of the beer
as the feeling of the reward
for a great day and a great hike.

Back to the BWB
and our fur kids, who were happy to see us.
Home made pizza
a couple of cool ones
and out around a campfire with
our furry lap warmers.
They really cuddled last night
I guess they missed us.

Today they get to go along.
One of the trails is pet friendly
and is 3 miles long, although
we can do only half of it
in case Elska can't make that far.

A little shopping
should fill out the day.

Make your day great and enjoy the New Moon.
Tom and Millie