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With millions of visitors entering Zion National Park every year, it can be easy to feel like just another guest in the crowd. For this reason, many visitors mistakenly believe that their individual actions couldn’t possibly matter. Some leave garbage behind, seeing...
If you’ve spent any time in Zion or just about any other national park, you’ve likely seen a rock cairn or two. These serene, colorful stacks of rocks seemingly defy the laws of gravity. They range from tiny towers of little more than pebbles to small boulders...
Two back-to-back attacks involving bison and teens in Yellowstone only further highlight an issue plaguing parks across the nation. Whether they mean to or not, visitors to national parks are constantly harassing, disturbing, or otherwise harming the native wildlife. ...
National parks aren’t just for experienced hikers or rugged backpackers. Our country’s federally protected lands allow visitors of all ages to enjoy the natural beauty our nation has to offer. But if you want to see the park up-close-and-personal, hiking is always a...
Zion might not hold the title of the hottest national park in the country. But that doesn’t stop it from experiencing triple digit heat. During the summer months, and particularly late June through August, it’s not abnormal to see temperatures reach 100 degrees. Some...
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Zion National Park is home to dozens of beautiful trails, each offering its own stunning views. But while there are plenty of easy or even moderate trails that are perfect for those who are new to hiking or families with children along, many of the trails are...
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...
Next week, hundreds of thousands of Americans will celebrate our nation’s Independence Day with a visit to a national park. And for thousands of those visitors, that park will be Zion. While Zion is an excellent spot to celebrate the 4th of July with hiking,...
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...
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...