Zion is an ancient Hebrew word meaning a place
of refuge or sanctuary. Protected within the park's 229 square miles is
a dramatic landscape of sculptured canyons and soaring cliffs. Zion is
located at the junction of the Colorado Plateau, Great Basin and Mojave
Desert provinces. This unique geography and the variety of life zones
within the park make Zion significant as a place of unusual plant and
animal diversity.
Zion offers many hiking
trails ranging from short "leg-stretcher" walks to
strenuous adventures.
Wildflowers & Fall
Colors - A variety of life zones and habitats makes
Zion an excellent location for wildflower walks in
spring and brilliant leaf color in autumn.
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View From The Top Of
Angels Landing. Picture Submitted By Raquel Halladay
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Hikers On Angels Landing - Photo Submitted
By Raquel Halladay
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Photography - Zion
offers the photographer many opportunities to
explore color, texture, and light.
Ranger-led activities
- Join a Park Ranger to learn more about Zion
National Park. Topics include animals, geology,
plants, human history and more. Programs include
Ride with a Ranger shuttle tours, guided hikes,
daytime talks and evening programs at Watchman
Campground and Zion Lodge. All programs are free.
Check the weekly schedules posted at visitor centers
and bulletin boards throughout the park for times,
places, and subjects.
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