I have deemed this trip an Appetizer Adventure. We are getting small bites of each place giving us the opportunity to know if we'd like to return for the full meal. So far, everything has been exceptionally delicious.Zion National Park was fully booked when I planned this trip so we only had the opportunity to drive through it. A pause or two was all we needed to commit to a longer stay... next time.
Much anticipation formed as we had to wait our turn to go through the Zion-Mt. Carmel Tunnel. It is 1.1 miles (5,613 feet) long, 22 feet wide and 16 feet high.
Due to the tunnel's narrow, historic design and winding, unlit interior, strict size restrictions are in place to allow safe passage for vehicles.
Construction of the Tunnel began in the late 1920s and was completed in 1930. At the time that the tunnel was dedicated, on July 4, 1930, it was the longest tunnel of its type in the United States. The Zion-Mount Carmel Tunnel (and the Zion-Mount Carmel Highway) provides direct access for travel between Bryce Canyon, Grand Canyon, and Zion National Parks.
Interstingly, as of June 7, 2026, our RV will no longer be able to go through this historic tunnel. Who knew this was our last opportunity. Wild thought.
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We arrived in Bryce with just enough time to set up camp, explore the Visitor Center, and then have a barbecue. Our day tomorrow will be one of discovery!
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