This was our third moving day within Watchman Campground in Zion National Park, UT, (our fourth site - see Joani's captions below to understand why all of the moving was necessary.) We racked up another 0.6 miles on the coach (7,299.6 trip/66,780.7 total). After settling in, Sam got a brisk walk along the Pa'rus trail stopping for a couple of pictures along the river.
National Park campgrounds that allow reservations fill up fast. If you can just get in, the likelihood of extending your stay is good. The cancellation penalties are minor, so it happens a lot. The trick is you have to be willing to check the availability often on www.recreation.gov and when a block of days show up, snatch them up right away. They will only be there for a short time. Sure, you will need to move around every few days, but since there is no water in the park, you will need to service your tanks anyway. We have managed over 3 weeks in Zion, at only $18 a night, even though our original reservation was only a week.
It is so nice to not feel rushed. Neighbors have done 3 hikes in one day, trying to fit it all in. We're not up for that. One good hike and then sit back and take in the majestic scenery all around us in this fantastic campground.
It was a sunny, warm day but, according to the weather forecast, a cooling trend was on the way, so I spent the afternoon reading outdoors while I could - I don't think there is a nicer place to spend a lazy afternoon.
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