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4 Simple Ways to Make the Most of Your Visit to Zion National Park

UncategorizedBy Visit SpringdaleOctober 11, 2019Leave a comment

More than 50 percent of all Americans don’t use the vacation time allotted to them by their employer. Maybe you are the type of employee who uses up every last drop of time off. Or you prefer to treasure just a few short days. Either way its important to make the most of your vacation. …

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Unusually Large Rodents? What to Know About Wildlife Encounters in Zion

UncategorizedBy Visit SpringdaleSeptember 29, 2019Leave a comment

A recent Facebook post from Zion National Park’s official page warned visitors about a strange sight they might see in the park: “Rodents of Unusual Size? I think they don’t exist”. – This squirrel, probably. However, if you’ve ever walked the Riverside Walk you know that we do have Rodents of Unusual Size, specifically overweight…

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Crowds and Closures: Busy Labor Day Weekend Ahead for Zion National Park

UncategorizedBy Visit SpringdaleAugust 30, 2019Leave a comment

Labor Day weekend, and the unofficial end of summer is here. And after storms earlier in the season and a rockslide last week closed trails, the holiday crowds are sure to cause traffic and slow-downs in other popular areas. Here’s what you need to know to plan your Labor Day visit. Come Early If you…

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Angels Landing Temporarily Closed for Repairs

UncategorizedBy Visit SpringdaleAugust 17, 2019Leave a comment

Zion National Park is packed full of stunning overlooks and beautiful trails. Despite covering more than 200 square miles, many of the park’s 4 million annual visitors flock to the same places. One of the most visited spots in all the park is Angels Landing. The Hike to Angels Landing Angels Landing is one of,…

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The Start of Monsoon Season in Zion Brings the Threat of Flash Floods

UncategorizedBy Visit SpringdaleAugust 2, 2019Leave a comment

When most people think of southern Utah, they think of a dry, arid desert. But in reality, the region sees its share of precipitation. In fact, Zion and the surrounding region experience a monsoon season. The season starts during the summer months when most visitors make their way to the parks. The 2019 monsoon season…

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7 Signs of Heatstroke Every Hiker Should Know

UncategorizedBy Visit SpringdaleJuly 22, 2019Leave a comment

In Zion National Park and many other parts of southern Utah, it’s not at all unusual for temperatures to climb into the triple digits this time of year. Add in other factors like hiking steep, rocky trails, climbing sheer cliff faces, or even just strolling down an easy trail that lacks shade can turn an…

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Zion Centennial Projects Already Set in Motion

UncategorizedBy Visit SpringdaleJuly 6, 2019Leave a comment

In November of this year, Zion will celebrate the centennial anniversary of becoming a national park. If you’re already a fan of the park and this celebration sounds a bit familiar, that’s because it is. In 2009, the park celebrated 100 years since it became a national monument. On July 31, 1909, President William Taft…

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First Aid Kit DIY: Essentials Every Hiker Should Carry

UncategorizedBy Visit SpringdaleJune 21, 2019Leave a comment

  While hiking may be far safer than off-roading on an ATV or scaling cliff faces while rock climbing or canyoneering, accidents still happen. For the most part, these accidents are relatively minor. Rolled ankles, skinned knees, and bug bites might be painful, but if you know how to treat them on the trail, they…

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Visiting with Kids: Zion Hikes the Whole Family Can Enjoy

UncategorizedBy Visit SpringdaleJune 8, 2019Leave a comment

Visiting a national park, or even state or other parks, with children is always a good idea. It helps get children away from their screens and into nature, learning, exploring, and exercising. Start them young, and your children will grow up with an appreciation for nature that will carry with them for the rest of…

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Best Campgrounds in and Around Springdale

UncategorizedBy Visit SpringdaleMay 24, 2019Leave a comment

If you’re traveling to Springdale with plans to enjoy Zion National Park or any of the other great parks in the area, what better place to stay than in a campground? Whether you’ve got a comfortable RV or prefer to pitch a tent, there are plenty of places to choose from, including everything from fancy…

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