Once you’ve chosen a destination for your next vacation or weekend getaway, the next thing that travel planners usually focus on is where to stay. It’s a decision that needs to be made early, especially during busy travel seasons, if you want to ensure that you can secure your first choice. It’s also a decision…
Zion National Park welcomes thousands of visitors every single month. While the very point of any national park is for visitors to have a chance to explore the wilderness and each park’s natural wonders, it is far from a free-for-all. There is a long list of rules and laws in place that help park officials…
There are dozens of hiking trails in Zion National Park. But when most visitors are planning a trip to the park, a few trails, in particular, tend to come to mind. For those with a taste for adventure, the hike to Angels Landing is often at the top of the list. Those who have visited…
Just 1.5 miles from the entrance to Zion National Park is an important resource for backpackers, hikers, families, or anyone else planning to visit the park. The Springdale Visitor Center offers a wealth of important park information, essential outdoor gear, and many other tools that can help enhance your Zion visit, keep you safe, and…
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. …
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…