CONNECTING CANYONS: Zion and The Great, Grand Circle Yes, the Grand Canyon is perhaps the most aptly named destination in our national park system. It's also one the busiest. But, it's hard to bypass it when planning a Utah hiking trip, even though it's in Arizona....
Category
Category
Other Recent Stories
Where to Eat, Stay, and Play on the Edge of Zion
Springdale, Utah, first settled by pioneers in 1862, prides itself as being a gateway to the natural wonders of Zion National Park, the third most visited national park in the United States. The friendly town with a year-round population of 550 welcomes most of Zion’s...
The Sacred History of Southern Utah Indian Tribes
The Sacred History of Southern Utah Indian Tribes We got here first! This fact has produced a rather silent, yet resentful attitude between the Native Americans of Southern Utah and the larger, more prosperous populous of today’s mainstream Utah. Since the time of...
Paria Canyon: Zion’s Sandstone Sibling Offers Not-to-Miss Seclusion And Adventure
Zion National Park is part of a tremendous high desert ecosystem, a staircase of graduated red rock monoliths, mountains, and formations called the Colorado Plateau. Bryce Canyon National Park and Grand Canyon National Park are part of the same geologic formation, as...
Myths and Legends Uncovered About The History Of Zion Park
Myths and Legends Uncovered About The History Of Zion Park America’s third-most popular national park, Zion, is not without its myths and legends. What else could one expect when delving into the history of a region which is not only a geologic paradise, but also an...
Why Visiting Zion National Park Is Sweeter Than Christmas Morning
Why Visiting Zion National Park Is Sweeter Than Christmas Morning This unique title makes one assumption: that you know the word “sweeter” in this context is not referring to sugary taste. To restate, when visiting Zion National Park, you will likely discover that...
Why Zion National Park Beats Peanut Butter On Pancakes
Why Zion National Park Beats Peanut Butter On Pancakes Wait! Isn’t this like comparing apples to oranges? Certainly, but the argument is still interesting, if not entertaining, so let’s do this! First, we’ll establish why peanut butter on pancakes is worthy...
Zion Wild: The 5 coolest animals you (might) see in Zion National Park
Zion Wild: The 5 coolest animals you (might) see in Zion National Park It's no secret that Zion National Park has two of the interior's most iconic trails in Angel's Landing and the Narrows. Both trails are easily accessible via Zion's super-simple shuttle system,...
Zion Hikes: Easy, Moderate, And Strenuous
Zion Hikes: Easy, Moderate, And Strenuous About four million people visit Zion National Park, in Southern Utah, each year, the third highest number of all America’s national parks. The national parks are so designated because of their rare beauty, wildlife,...
7 Unique and Exhilarating Ways to Experience the Red Rock Desert around Zion National Park
Zion National Park is an awe-inspiring wonderland for hikers, climbers, and sightseers. But it’s not the only place for incredible adventures in the area. Take your pick of exciting and exhilarating activities in the region, from taking a flight over the canyons,...