Zion National Park - Day 2

Today was set aside for touring the high ground at Zion.  We actually wimped out and hiked the middle ground at Emerald Pool Trail. It is only a two mile trail with less than 500' elevation gain.  The top of the sandstone cliffs are closer to 3,000'.  It was another gorgeous day ranging from 45F to 85F,  We still got to cross the high ground in the Squirrel coming in and leaving.  We also splurged on some fossils and rocks at the local Ordersville Rock Shop and got a lesson on how the federal government under Slick Willie (Bill Clinton) stole the Mormons land.  Each park is usually surrounded by those that detest federal presence, be it OBX, Utah, Glacier, or Alaska.  Another nice day followed by supper out at the Thunderbird Inn.  Bird feeders hanging outside at the inn, along with petunias and Jimsonweed, drew a multitude of jays, sparrows, and hummingbirds.