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It's taken us two weeks, but we've finally found a schedule that works for visiting the national parks. We stay two nights at each place, using the arrival day to orient ourselves and watch the introductory video, and the second day to do all of our hiking and geological expeditions. Also, for those of you following along with our route, we took Highway 12 out of Bryce, down 89, and finally followed 9 through a 1.1 mile long tunnel into Zion Canyon, where we ended up camping at South Campground on the nights of August 10 and 11. Without further ado, Zion Canyon.

Mukuntuweap, the original name of Zion Canyon, was named a National Monument in 1909 by President Taft. Mukuntuweap is a Paiute Indian word for "narrow canyon," out of which there is only one exit. There is a trail going up the canyon named Pa'Rus, meaning rushing or turbulent water. The water refers to the Virgin River, that has been eroding the Zion Canyon for thousands of years. In 1919, the canyon was designated as a National Park.

One of the main differences we found between Bryce and Zion was that no cars are allowed up the

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Rev Frederick Vining Fisher, who came to the canyon in 1916 from Ogden, gave most of the major formations names.

Knew we could count on you, Grandpa! Thanks for the info.

Rev Frederick Vining Fisher, who came to the canyon in 1916 from Ogden, gave most of the major formations names.

Knew we could count on you, Grandpa! Thanks for the info.