I recently returned from a trip down to Zion National Park, southern Utah’s most famous outdoor destination.

I had the opportunity (or should I say was forced) to hike the infamous Narrows, a 16 mile slot canyon created by the Virgin River.  Now, outdoor enthusiast I am not…my husband on the other hand is.  So let’s just say I was a bit reluctant to go (sixteen miles?? Are you out of your mind??).

Well…how does that cliché go – hindsight is always 20/20.  And this is no exception.  Despite having to physically challenge myself and being more exhausted than I have ever been, the trip was amazing!  The water was warm, clear, and absolutely pristine.  In some parts, the canyon was only 10 feet across, with the walls towering hundreds of feet above of us.  It was an amazing trip filled with gorgeous scenery, lush canyons, and sandstone cliffs. I have to say, despite my whining, it was a true Utah outdoor adventure.