Springdale, Utah could certainly be considered a small town. In fact, just over 600 people call the city home year-round. But that doesn’t stop it from being a tourist mecca for visitors eager to explore Zion National Park and the surrounding area. With plenty of...
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7 Day Trips Less Than 2 Hours From Zion National Park
A day, a weekend, or even a week in Zion National Park would never be enough time to discover all that this special park has to offer. Plus, when you find out just how many amazing side trips are located close-by, you’ll find yourself wishing for even more time....
The Best Fall Hikes in Zion National Park
Fall is here, and while Zion National Park may technically be located in a desert, it sees its fair share of color this time of year. Any trail you choose in the park will allow you to see the leaves change and plantlife come to life in shades of red and yellow. But a...
What to Wear to Zion National Park for Your Fall Visit
Planning a visit to Zion National Park this Fall? While it’s a great season for a visit, you’ll want to pack a few essentials if you want to stay warm, dry, and comfortable while hiking and enjoying the park. Keep reading to learn more Layer, Layer, Layer...
5 Things You Should Never Do in a National Park
From hiking and backpacking to photography, stargazing, and more, there is an endless number of things to do in our country’s national parks. But what about the things tourists do that they shouldn’t? While they may be slices of unspoiled wilderness, national parks...
Zion National Park Set to Celebrate Centennial This Fall
Leaves are starting to change, temperatures are dropping, and soon enough, Zion will erupt in celebration. That’s because this November, the park is set to celebrate 100 years since becoming a national park. Keep reading to learn how you can join in the celebrations....
What is Really the Best Season to Visit Zion National Park?
The majority of Zion National Park’s more than 4 million annual visitors choose to plan their trip to the park during the Summer months. But does that really make June, July, and August the best time to visit? Keep reading as we take a look at the four seasons and the...
Motorized Bicycles May Soon Be Sharing the Trails in Zion and Other National Park
On Thursday, August 29, Interior Secretary David Bernhardt signed an order allowing electric bicycles, also known as e-bikes, to be classified as non-motorized bikes. The administrative order has been in the works for a while now. Many outdoor groups have opposed it....
Three Injured by Rockfall in Zion, Causing Yet Another Trail Closure
National parks like the Great Smoky Mountains and the Grand Canyon often top the list of most popular tourist destinations in the U.S. You’ll find them alongside attractions like Disneyland and Disney World, Times Square, and Central Park. But while our national parks...
Celebrate the 103rd Anniversary of the National Park Service with Free Entrance This Sunday
On Sunday, August 25, Zion National Park, as well as 111 other national parks, monuments, and other federally protected sites will open to the public with their normal entrance fees waived. That’s because Sunday will mark the 103rd anniversary of the National Park...