Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Pools is that kids (and adults, too) have to resist the strong urge to submerge their
toes in the dark green water (swimming is not permitted).
Older youths—perhaps young teens—who are in good physical condition will
enjoy hiking into the
Narrows
from the end of the Riverside Walk, where a hike
is almost a swim, and you're staring up from the bottom of a 1,000-foot ravine.
However, the Narrows can be very hazardous, so discuss plans with park rangers
in advance. See chapter 3, “Hikes & Other Outdoor Pursuits in Zion National
Park,” for more hiking information.
Park rangers also run special programs just for children. Kids 11 and under can
join the
Junior Rangers/Explorers
★★ and participate in a variety of hands-on
activities, earning certificates, pins, and patches. Morning and afternoon sessions,
each lasting 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 hours, take place daily from Memorial Day through
Labor Day, with children meeting at the Zion Nature Center, near the entrance to
South Campground.
Kidding Around
Kids love the huge screen and dramatic photography in the Zion Canyon: Treasure of the Gods pro-
duction at the Zion Canyon Theatre. See chapter 8, “Nearby Things to See & Do.”
