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Zion
National Park
View
From The Top Of Angels Landing. Picture Submitted By Raquel Halladay
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.
Photography - Zion offers the photographer
many opportunities to explore color, texture, and light.
Birdwatching - Zion is home to 271 species
of birds. Bird checklists are available at the visitor centers. Ranger Bob
Showler is the park bird expert.
Bicycling - The Pa'rus Trail offers a
paved, car-free alternative for bicyclists to connect with the Zion Canyon
Scenic Drive. Shuttle buses are equiped with bike racks.
Hikers
On Angels Landing - Photo Submitted By Raquel Halladay
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.
For
more information on Zion National Park Click Here.
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Here for information on camping.
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here for hotel reservations, just minutes from Zions National Park.
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