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Zion and Vegas

2 Days in Jun
North America

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Flew in to Vegas on a Friday night and made the drive to Springdale in 2.5 hours. Day 1

  • Zion National Park
  • Angel’s Landing
  • Canyon Overlook Trail

Went to Angel’s Landing – we knew it was going to be busy on a beautiful Saturday in June, and it was. There were a few times that we had to wait several minutes on the chains while people going the opposite direction passed, but it wasn’t too bad. Love that hike, must-do but have to be comfortable with heights. About 4-5 hours round-trip, could be less but there are so many great viewpoints that you have to stop and take a lot of pictures. Had a snack at Whiptail Grill outside the park, pretty good food but a bit pricey. Showered, drove to the Canyon Overlook Trail parking (right past the tunnel heading east). Easy hike, maybe 45 minutes to an hour. Probably best to do that one in the morning, the sun in the late afternoon/evening made it so we couldn’t even take photos. Had dinner at Zion Pizza and Noodle, our favorite restaurant there. Day 2

  • Observation Point
  • Las Vegas Strip
  • Bellagio Fountains

Wanted to do the Hidden Canyon Trail but it was closed, so we went to Observation Point. This is an awesome hike with a lot of elevation gain, 8 miles roundtrip. Says 6 hours, took us 4.5 with several stops for pictures. Many different aspects/areas, absolutely loved it and might prefer it over Angel’s Landing. Drove back to Vegas, checked in to the Best Western on the Strip (great deal – no resort fees like the bigger places and great location). Walked down the Strip for a little, then went to dinner at Firefly. Great meal, would definitely go back. Then went to the Bellagio to watch the fountain show, goes off every 15 minutes after 8 pm. Didn’t stay out too late or do any gambling, not our style. Flew home the next morning.

Zion is fantastic every time, this was our 3rd trip there. It was the first time we stayed in Springdale, at Under the Eaves Inn. We loved it, breakfast included at Oscar’s Cafe which has huge portions, great way to start a day of hiking. Joe and Mark are the owners at Under the Eaves, very helpful and hospitable. Will look to stay there again. One thing to keep in mind is the time it takes to ride the shuttle to the hikes. Most of the parking at the entrance is full by mid-morning, but you can park almost anywhere in Springdale (ask around if not sure) and there’s a free shuttle that takes you to the park entrance (stops clearly marked). Then once you enter the park, plan on at least 20 minutes each way to get to the trailheads for the hikes. If doing the Narrows, that’s at the last stop and is about a 40 minute ride. Year traveled: 2015

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    I want to experience as much as possible when I go to a new place. The routes that I plan are usually packed full of exploring and finding the best hikes, food, sites, and experiences that I can’t get anywhere else. The idea of a staycation deeply saddens me, as the precious vacation time we get should be spent far away from home. Favorite city: Prague. Favorite tourist attraction: the temples of Angkor in Cambodia. Favorite “paradise” destination: Tahiti.
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