Howdy from Utah!

Hi First Graders,

I am having lots of fun out West! Dr. Kevin's mom, Mrs. Clarke, took me along on her vacation to Utah. Utah is in the southwest corner of the United states near Arizona and Nevada. It is the 13th largest state. Zion is Utah's oldest and most popular national park. 

We went on a camping trip to Zion National Park. I made 2 new friends, Trey and Tyler. We had to check in at the Visitor Center to get our Junior Ranger books so we could do the activities to earn our Junior Ranger badges. This is the National Park symbol. Can you tell what symbols mean plants, wildlife, and scenery?

 

It is pretty dry out here. That makes a good habitat for a cactus. I saw some of them, and took a picture with this one. I had to be VERY careful about not getting too close.

 

Zion is for hikers. Some trails have signs. I'm looking for frogs on the Emerald Pool Trail.
These are the colors of Zion...green canyons, red rocks and blue skies. I'm hiking high up!

 

 

On the hike back down the Emerald Pool trail I found a yucca plant. Now I have 2 plants to check off in my ranger book.....a yucca plant and cactus.

                                                 

I also spotted some pretty wildflowers along the trail. I remembered not to pick anything, just look.

 

 

When we got all the way down the trail, look at what we saw - horses. Would you like to go on a trail ride? I would!

 

I've done a lot of hiking. It's time to take a break and have a snack. My backpack will be lighter now.

 

 

This has been a great day at the park. I am so tired and happy. I can hardly wait until we have more adventures tomorrow.

 

 

That's all for now.

Your friend,

Flat Stanley