Last month, rangers at Zion National Park announced that they suspected a pair of California condors had hatched their first egg in a nest in the park. The species, which nearly went extinct in 1987, has slowly been making a comeback in the region, and particularly on...
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Flash Floods in Zion: How to Spot Them and What to do When Waters Rise
High water levels in the Virgin River are keeping The Narrows closed later in the season than usual. But despite warnings from park officials, these flood waters are still causing danger to daring visitors who get too close. The high water of the Virgin River is far...
What Does it Really Take to Hike Angels Landing?
Its been called one of the scariest hikes in the world. It's been the site of numerous accidents. It's even been called ‘scarier than dating Taylor Swift.’ Yet, despite all of this, thousands of people each year still make the pilgrimage to Zion National Park to hike...
Common First Aid Tips Every Hiker Should Know
Hiking, even on the most popular, crowded trails in Zion National Park, has its risks. From insect bites to sprained ankles to cuts, the most common injuries are minor. But the tiniest cut can become infected. Dehydration can set in before you realize you haven’t been...
The Ultimate Guide to the Zion Shuttles
With the summer season now in full swing, Zion’s shuttles are running non-stop, 7-days a week. But while the shuttles are an excellent way to get around, making the most of their service is about more than just hopping on a bus and taking off for a day in the park....
Memorial Day is Here: Surviving the Busiest National Park Weekend of the Year
For many Americans, Memorial Day is more than just a chance to remember the troops who have served our nation or given their lives for our freedom. While we do reflect on that aspect of the holiday with parades and flag ceremonies, the weekend also marks the...
7 Safety Tips for Zion National Park
Zion National Park is the 3rd most-visited park in the country. For anyone who knows just how diverse the park is, that should come as no surprise. The park truly has something for everyone, including everything from beginner hiking trails to strenuous backpacking...
The 5 Weirdest Events In US National Parks
The 5 Weirdest Events In US National Parks By “weird” I don’t mean the kid next to you in 10th grade who picked his nose during class. I mean “weird” in its dictionary definition of magical, mystical, surreal, or other-worldly. The US national parks are vast and...
Tips for Backpacking Zion National Park
Tips for Backpacking Zion National Park If you ever take advantage of the grandeur of backpacking Zion, send me a thank-you note that reads, “Thank you for the incredible tips from your article on backpacking Zion. I did it, and it made my life better!” With that...
An Adventure Guide to the Zion Canyon Corridor
The Zion Corridor—also known as the Zion Scenic Byway—consists of Utah Highway 9 for 65 miles from St. George to Mount Carmel Junction before ending at US 89 between Bryce Canyon National Park and Kanab. The scenic highway wheels through five western towns, including...