Zion National Park-Day One

As we arrived early morning into Zion National Park, we were told by the park ranger that we may have to wait to get a camping spot in South Campground.  He knew that there would be openings, but since it was still early and check-out wasn’t until 11:00am, we may have to wait.
So we pulled over, unhitched the car, and started to drive around.  What a maze this campground is!  We zigged and zagged back and forth, and low and behold a camper was getting ready to pull out.  He said that we could have his spot, and it was even a pull thru.  We parked the car, walked back, filled the rig with fresh water and then went back into the maze to try and find where we parked the car. 
It really wasn’t that hard, but as we pulled up, we notice that the site ahead of us was a bit more leveler, and more sun for the solar to work.  So pulling into it, I notice that the next site was now empty, and even more level and more sun for our solar.  Third time was a charm. 
Our campsite in South campground

Only downfall is that straight ahead is the path for tenters to go down to place their tents just below us-which means, Leah gets to bark-yeah…
We are just amazed by all the people out here, this time of the year.  Everyday the campground fills up, and rigs have to wait to get a spot.  In order to camp at Watchman Campground, you have to have reservations.  The rangers may park you for a day, until you are able to get into a spot in South Campground.  What a zoo!!
Now that we are parked, it was time to explore a little.  Leah is only allowed on one trail: Pa’rus Trail, while walking her, I guess it was her turn to get sick; poor girl.
After lunch, Brian and I headed first towards the visitor center, where we signed up for a 2-hour “Ride with the Ranger” for tomorrow (Wednesday).  Then we rode the free tram to the Human History Museum where we watched a 15 minute video of Zion.  
Later one,  in the early evening we  checked out the Watchman Trail for a nice early evening hike.  It was a moderate hike that we ascent 369 feet to a plateau with the most amazing view of the campground and the surrounding area.  
Watchman Trail
  Can you find us down in the campground?