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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...
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....
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...
Tuacahn’s 2019 Season Starts Soon! Alternate title option: Broadway in the Canyon - Where Unforgettable is an Understatement Tuacahn Center For The Arts, located in Ivins (near St. George) is one of Utah’s most beloved and successful ventures ever. In its 24th year,...
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 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 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...
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...
When National Park Wildlife Sends You Running For Cover Complete the sentence, “When national park wildlife sends you running for cover, . . ..” Hope that nobody saw you ogling, throwing pebbles, and approaching the calf moose whose protective mama stood fifty feet...
Zion Canyon Can Be Heavenly Treacherous If you’ve done any national park hopping or wilderness trekking, you know the best experiences in life come at a price. The prices may be travel time and expense to reach the coveted destination, or they may be the challenges...