A few girlfriends and I were discussing going on a girls' trip, and we wanted something active. Enter Zion National Park!  We packed up last May for an unforgettable road trip from Phoenix to Zion. The drive itself was part of the adventure, with a coffee and donut stop in Payson (yum!) and a scenic stop at the Glen Canyon Dam Visitor Center, where we stretched our legs and admired the views before continuing north. Our Home Base in Orderville We stayed just east of Zion in Orderville, UT, in a spacious 3500 sf rental home tucked away in the Ponderosa Ranch gated community—a beautiful house that can be rented at Argo Vacations . The house had everything we needed: a huge, fully-stocked kitchen, indoor and outdoor spaces to gather, a hot tub under the stars, tennis courts, a grill, plus more—the perfect balance of comfort and rustic luxury. Plus, it was close to the park and nestled in the forest for nice, after-dinner hikes complete with deer and wild turkeys. Day 1 – Hiking Observ...