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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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 Springdale, a pioneer town that serves as the gateway to Zion…
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The Kolob Canyons, tucked into the northwest corner of Zion National Park, is the park’s best-kept secret. A half-dozen finger canyons drain west from a high plateau, offering Zion Canyon’s spectacular red-rock scenery, breathtaking views, and rainbow-tinted cliffs but no crowds. Instead, the Kolob Canyons area is a place of solitude, wilderness, and empty trails.…
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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 4.5 million annual visitors. Besides exploring the park’s gorgeous canyons…
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