Zion National Park

Overpowering rock walls will dwarf you at majestic [(Zion National Park)]. Stay for a day or week and "experience" Utah's oldest National Park. If you have a few hours enjoy a [(Hike)] on the many trails to view the deep Zion Canyon from above where frequent overlooks offer unique photo breaks For a once-in-a-lifetime experience, hike into the [(Zion Narrows)] and feel the crush of massive walls, only a few feet apart, that climb to where light is seen in a ribbon-wide crack a thousand feet above.

Down south in "Utah's Park Central Country" is found a powerful geologic wonder, [(Zion National Park)]. Zion, established in 1919, is one of the nation's oldest national parks. Over the years this profound national park has fascinated visitors in different ways. Legend has it the Paiute Indians were superstitious about "I-u-goone" Zion Canyon and refused to stay there after dark. To the Mormon pioneers it was a heaven of beauty resembling a natural place to worship, and they called it "Little Zion". An early minister of religion was so awe-struck with the beauty of the canyon, he gave many of the towers and cliffs biblical names such as the [(Three Patriarchs)],[(Angels Landing)], and the [(Great White Throne)]. As visitors Gaze up at the massive sculpted cliffs that rise 3,000 feet into the sky, they find themselves sparked with a sense of wonder at the grandeur of Utah's oldest national park.

Open all year. Weather conditions change with topography and elevation. March receives the most rain. Afternoon rain are common in the late summer. Summer days are hot, nights are cool. In the winter, snowfall is light in the canyon, heavier on the plateaus.

Zion National Park is accessible on [(Scenic Byway 9 - Map)] from I-15 on the west, or by way of [(US 89 on the east - Map)] at Mt. Carmel Junction, north of Kanab, Utah.

Readily accessible on Scenic Byway 9 from I-15 on the west about 40 miles from St. George or by way of US 89 on the east at Mt. Carmel Junction north of Kanab.

Optional side trips:

You can [(drive)], [(bicycle)], or take a [(tram)] through Zion. [(Horseback rides)] are also available. To really experience Zion's magnificence, [(hike)] along the park's trails. [(Guided walks)] are offered if you want an interpretive tour. There are easy trails and some of them are accessible by [(Wheelchair)] with more challenging day hikes available. The 16-mile hike through [(The Narrows)] - if you don't mind wading through the Virgin River - requires a permit and advance preparation. Watch the new giant screen film Treasure of the Gods at the Zion Canyon [(Cinemax Theater)] in Springdale. It is shown several times a day, year round. During the summer months, you can enjoy the Grand Circle Multi-Media Presentation at the [(O.C. Tanner Amphitheater)] in Springdale.

On your trip to Zion, stop at the [(visitor center)]. It is located at the south entrance and is open daily all year from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with extended hours in the summer.

Tour Includes:

Public Attraction Information	Area Map	Photographic Gallery	Visitor Information
Accomodations	Food & Beverages	Shopping	Local Transportation