travel and rhum

I've heard some really creepy stories about this, some say it's a spirit, some say that the scent of a predator will make insects and annimals go quiet. I saw this: "Generally speaking any wild area whether a forest a prairie or even a farm field is going to have various noises including insects but if you're walking along and suddenly everything goes absolutely quiet I strongly suggest you leave the area or prepare to defend yourself because something made those insects and small animals suddenly go quiet the smell of a predator the sound of a predator including their breathing will cause that reaction in nature and if you don't react to it then you have victim tattooed across your forehead for the limited amount of time you're still alive. Nature doesn't care, nature only knows food, sleep, procreate and survive." I know I'm probably being dramatic but man I was on a hike earlier and it was really creepy at times. I had a knife and an air gun but what are some other good things to bring for protection?

My fiance and I are doing out honeymoon at Zion, we've been there before and hiked up to Observation Point, and I thought the poor woman was going to die from fright. She's a trooper and did the whole thing, but I'd rather she get to enjoy herself this time. We don't mind if the hikes are long or strenuous, I'm only hoping to avoid sudden drop offs.

So far I'm looking at Kolob Canyon, it looks like Taylor Creek is still open but the others aren't. I'm also looking at Pa'rus trail, but it doesn't look like that one will take up our whole day, and I'd like to add on some more hikes if I can. Thanks!